Why You Should Attend
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting and versatile event destinations in the Midwest, and meeting planners are taking notice. With its walkable downtown, scenic lakefront views, world-class venues and a thriving culinary and brewery scene, Milwaukee offers an unforgettable experience for attendees and unmatched convenience for planners.
Meetings Today LIVE! National our fully hosted buyer event is your chance to experience Milwaukee like never before. From private tours of premier event venues to a guaranteed minimum of 20 one-on-one appointments with leading industry suppliers, you’ll gain fresh ideas, build valuable connections and discover why Milwaukee is the Midwest’s next big meetings destination.
Whether you’re planning a corporate retreat, national conference, incentive program or something in between, Milwaukee delivers the energy, accessibility and hospitality to make your event stand out. Join us and see for yourself why this city is ready to host your next unforgettable event.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Victoria DeSilvio at:
victoria.desilvio@tradepress.com or 954-707-9821.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting and versatile event destinations in the Midwest, and meeting planners are taking notice. With its walkable downtown, scenic lakefront views, world-class venues and a thriving culinary and brewery scene, Milwaukee offers an unforgettable experience for attendees and unmatched convenience for planners.
Meetings Today LIVE! National our fully hosted buyer event is your chance to experience Milwaukee like never before. From private tours of premier event venues to a guaranteed minimum of 20 one-on-one appointments with leading industry suppliers, you’ll gain fresh ideas, build valuable connections and discover why Milwaukee is the Midwest’s next big meetings destination.
Whether you’re planning a corporate retreat, national conference, incentive program or something in between, Milwaukee delivers the energy, accessibility and hospitality to make your event stand out. Join us and see for yourself why this city is ready to host your next unforgettable event.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Victoria DeSilvio at:
victoria.desilvio@tradepress.com or 954-707-9821.
The venue
Milwaukee | Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
A special thank you to our host hotel and sponsor.
Agenda
Speaker
Deborah Gardner, CMP, CVP
President & CEO
DG International, LLC
Oh, whoa! Meet Deborah Gardner: the ultimate “Triple Threat in a Skirt!” A dynamic entrepreneur, Deborah is a global keynote speaker, seven-time bestselling author, and certified meeting and event expert who masters logistics like nobody else.
As a former NBC and CBS Sports broadcaster and pro athlete, Deborah doesn’t just talk the talk, she ambitiously swims the swim—Olympic trials, no less. Crowned Mrs. Arizona and Mrs. America, she is a business royalty with a mic, blending ambition, action, and a splash of fun to motivate audiences around the globe to shake up the status quo, supercharge their dreams, and dominate the fast lane.
Deborah has partnered with industry giants like Walmart, American Express, Success Women, Marriott, and Siemens, helping them prioritize their people and achieve legendary results. Her laugh-out-loud, high-energy presentations are like a Red Bull and double espresso for the soul—guaranteed to get people out of their seats and into action.
Her magnetic presence has recently earned accolades like Top 30 Global Gurus in Hospitality, Best of the Stage Speaker, and features in USA Today, Success Magazine, Fabulous Arizona People, and Meetings Today. She’s also the creator and host of Hospitality Today Live, a worldwide broadcast sensation.
When she’s not lighting up the stage, you’ll find Deborah soaking up the Arizona sunshine, swimming, or hiking with her husband, Jerry, and their rambunctious furry 4-legged lover boy, Bear.
Supplier information
Complimentary meals, education and social events.
A minimum of 20 one-on-one appointments with pre-qualified planners with an RFP or sourcing.
Interested suppliers should contact Jim Krotz at Jim.Krotz@meetingstoday.com or 319-389-6821.
Thanks to our sponsors
