Leverage the investment of MPI Wisconsin to bring meeting professionals to your area and property!
RFP Information
April 16, 2025 - April 17, 2025
Free Planner Registration Education Day! Wednesday Casino Night!
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Wednesday, April 16
Casino Night!
Our Hosts
Thursday, April 17
Education Day
Featured Presenters
Leanne Calderwood
MPI WEC Speaker
Keynote:
Personal Branding for People Who Aren't Kardashians
Speaker Showcase!
National Speakers Association - Wisconsin
Top professional speakers from around the region give 10 minute talks with deliverables you can use!
See the amazing line-up here!
Breakout Speaker
Bill Elliott, CAE
President & CEO, Wisconsin Hotel Lodging Association
Laura Nelson
Associate Director of Sales, Visit Milwaukee
Breakout:
State of the Industry in Wisconsin
Breakout Speaker
Levy Restaurants
Breakout:
Menu Trends & Sustainability
Breakout Speaker
Elizabeth Schlicht, CAE
Executive Director, Association Acumen
Breakout:
Ethical Approaches to Solving Problems
Breakout Speaker
Leanne Calderwood
Breakout:
I'm Just Following Up (And Other Things We Say That Compromise Our Value)
Get your education, fun and networking all in one place! Join us April 16-17 at Baird Center and Hyatt Regency Milwaukee!
Spring Spectacular! 
Raising the Stakes starts on Wednesday evening at our Casino Night! Vegas has nothing on Wisconsin as we gather at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.
Vegas on Wheels and Hyatt Regency Milwaukee will show everyone a high roller experience! Each attendee will start with $250 in chips to play at your favorite table games including Black Jack, Roulette, Hold 'Em, and Craps! The friendly dealers with Vegas on Wheels make this a fun and no risk time to show your skill or learn an intimidating game with high returns... like Craps!
Come as you are or dressed as a 1920's speakeasy patron!
Spring Spectacular is a separate $45 registration and includes $250 in Casino Cash, appetizers, and you can cash out for a chance to win great gift baskets! Want to increase your odds? Purchase additional chips for $25 in registration!
Be an Official Casino Night Sponsor for $250 - You wont find this deal in Vegas! Game sponsors will be provided signage by their game, an opportunity to be a celebrity dealer. Sponsors can interact as a host at their game or join in the fun as a VIP High Roller.
Education Day
Thursday will feature a full day of in-person education with some of the top minds in the Meetings and Events Industry!
We are excited to announce we will again be offering complimentary planner member Education Day registration* for the sixth year in a row thanks to the support of our chapter’s Strategic Partners!
*Must be a MPI Planner member.
Speakers for the day include:
- Leanne Calderwood, CMP
- Columnist for Canadian Meetings + Events Expo
- Canadian Meetings + Events Hall of Fame in 2023
Keynote: Personal Branding for People Who Aren't Kardashians
Breakout: I'm Just Following Up (And Other Things We Say That Compromise Our Value)
- NSA Wisconsin - National Speakers Association
- Top professional speakers from around the region give 10 minute talks with deliverables you can use!
See the amazing line-up here!
Keynote: Speaker Showcase
- Bill Elliott, CAE
- President & CEO, Wisconsin Hotel Lodging Association
Laura Nelson
- Associate Director of Sales, Visit Milwaukee
Breakout: State of the Industry in Wisconsin
- Levy Restaurants
- Levy Restaurants
Breakout: Menu Trends and Sustainability - Elizabeth Schlicht, CAE
- Executive Director, Association Acumen
Breakout: Ethical Approaches to Solving Problems
Volunteer Showroom - Cirque de Bénévole - Learn more about all the high wire actors that work behind the scenes at MPI Wisconsin and how you can get the most out of your membership!
Cirque de Bénévole - Volunteer Fair
All the fun and excitement of one of those shows on the Strip, but cheaper and more rewarding! Learn more about all the high wire actors that work behind the scenes at MPI Wisconsin and how you can get the most out of your membership!
Agenda
Wednesday, April 16
| 2:00 - 4:00 | Board of Directors Meeting
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5:00 - 6:00
| Strategic Partner and Sponsor Set Up
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6:00 - 9:00
| Spring Spectacular! Vegas on Wheels and Hyatt Regency Milwaukee will show everyone a high roller experience! Each attendee will start with $250 in chips to play at your favorite table games including Black Jack, Roulette, Hold 'Em, and Craps! The friendly dealers with Vegas on Wheels make this a fun and no risk time to show your skill or learn an intimidating game with high returns... like Craps! Come as you are or dressed as a 1920's speakeasy patron! Spring Spectacular is a separate $45 registration and includes $250 in Casino Cash, appetizers, and you can cash out for a chance to win great gift baskets! | Sponsors
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Thursday, April 17
7:30
| Registration Open | Room Registration Sponsor:
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7:30 - 8:00 | Strategic Partner & Sponsor Set Up | General Session Room | |
8:00 - 8:30 | Breakfast Fuel up for the day and visit our partners! | General Session Room | |
8:30 - 9:45
| Announcements Morning Keynote: Personal Branding for People Who Aren't Kardashians? Leanne Calderwood - 1 CE | General Session Room Keynote Sponsor:
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9:45 - 10:00 | Break and Networking with Partners | ||
10:00 - 11:15 | Breakout Sessions: 1 CE
| Breakout Sponsor: | |
11:15 - 11:45 | Volunteer Fair - | TBA | |
11:45 - 12:45 | Lunch Silent Auction Close at 12:30 | General Session Room | |
| 1:00 - 2:15 | Breakout Sessions: 1 CE
| General Session Room
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| 2:15 - 2:30 | Break | ||
2:30 - 4:00
| Closing Speaker Showcase: 1.25 CE
NSA-Wisconsin Speaker Showcase The National Speakers Association Wisconsin (NSA WI) is excited to partner with MPI Wisconsin to present a dynamic Speaker Showcase at the MPI WI Spring Education Event. Hosted by professional emcee Roger Wolkoff, this fast-paced session features seven expert speakers delivering engaging 10-minute micro-keynotes designed to inspire and demonstrate the impact of professional speakers on events. Join us for an interactive and high-energy experience showcasing how customized presentations create meaningful audience connections. | General Session Room
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4:00 | Closing and Wrap Up |
Registration Information
Free Education Day Registration for MPI Planner Members!*
*Must be a MPI Planner member. Spring Spectacular registration is $45.
Planner Member registration is sponsored this year by our 2025 Strategic Partners. Their year-round support of our chapter allows us to make this offer possible. Please thank our 2025 Strategic Partners when you see them.
| Education Day Registration Rates: | Early-Bird | Late (after April 9, 2025) |
| Supplier Member: | $139 | $159 |
Planner Member (Wisconsin Chapter): Not a MPI Wisconsin Planner Member? | $0 - Partner Sponsored
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| Non-Member: | $179 | $199 |
| Student Member: | $45 | |
| Spring Spectacular - Casino Night: | $45 | $60 |
You can be a Spring Spectacular sponsor! |
Pay it Forward Rate: $0 - Available for Education Day Registration to any current member that is currently "in between gigs" and without industry employment. Please contact the chapter office to request this rate.
Location, Map & Lodging
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee Room Rate: $129 | Spring Education Day Host Baird Center
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