The Wisconsin Towns Association held its annual conference in LaCrosse on October 4, 2010. The association, founded in 1987, brings together professionals from various land-related fields including assessors, surveyors, and planners to share knowledge about topics like land records modernization, GIS technologies, and their applications to public works projects, emergency services, and more. The association holds workshops accredited for some professions, annual and regional conferences, and facilitates collaborations around statewide initiatives.