2026 January Kickoff & EMPI Awards

About the Event

Theme: Illuminating the Future & Honoring the Trailblazers!

Kick off the new year in style at our January kickoff! Join us on January for an exciting panel discussion focused on the State of the Industry from Hotel General Managers. Plus, don't miss the EMPI awards ceremony, where we’ll celebrate the best of the best from our chapter. It’s an evening of inspiration, networking, and recognition that you wont want to miss!

Agenda

3:00pm-3:45pm - Registration Opens, Heavy Apps & Networking

3:45pm-4:00pm - Opening Remarks

4:00pm-4:30pm – Panel: Hotel General Manager & Planner Perspectives on the State of the Industry

• Moderator: Kim Munsch, CEO - The Kim Louise Xperience
• Panelists:
• Kadie Frey, General Manager - Lora Hotel
• Greg Bashaw, General Manager - Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown
• Kelly Snyder, Complex General Manager - InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront & DoubleTree by Hilton St Paul Downtown
• Amanda Sullivan, Association Manager - Jaffe Management

4:30pm - 4:45pm - Icebreaker

4:45pm-5:15pm - EMPI Awards & N/A Toast 

5:15pm-6:00pm - Dessert Social

Members Regular Rate: $60
Non-Member Regular Rate: $80
Student Regular Rate: $25
MPI Past President** Rate: $25

After January 18 and for Walk-In / On-Site pricing:

Members Walk-in Rate: $70
Non-Member Walk-in Rate: $90
Student Walk-in Rate: $25
MPI Past President** Rate: $25

** Past Chapter Presidents must be MPI members in good standing to receive this pricing.

Thank You Sponsors

Venue Sponsor

Inwood Oaks

 

 

Midland Hills Country Club