April 15, 2026 - April 16, 2026
Grand Geneva! Free Planner Registration! Wednesday Spring Spectacular, Thursday Education Day
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Wednesday, April 15
Spring Spectacular
Our Hosts
Thursday, April 16
Education Day
Join us at the beautiful Grand Geneva resort as we lean into Spring, golf surroundings, learning, and industry experts at Caddycamp for Meeting Professionals!
MPI Wisconsin invites meeting and event professionals to gather at the beautiful Grand Geneva Resort April 15–16 for “Caddycamp for Meeting Pros”. This year's Spring Spectacular and Education Day bring together the spirit of spring, golf‑course inspiration, and learning from industry experts that know the course.
Caddycamp for Meeting Pros” will tee off Wednesday evening with a Caddyshack inspired Spring Spectacular reception and fundraiser! The evening will feature deluxe executive transportation from the hotel to the Caddyshack from The Sherpa, music bingo from Celebrations Entertainment, and golf games from Kaddie Shack mobile golf simulators along with wonderful food and drink from Grand Geneva.
Thursday will fill your tee sheet with high‑impact keynote presentations from Kenston Henderson and attorneys Brian Goodman and Emerson Mirus from Boardman Clark Law Firm. Timely and insightful breakout sessions on mental health, communication, and industry trends along with a vibrant volunteer fair—all designed to elevate professional skills and strengthen community.
Thanks to our 2026 Strategic Partners, we are excited to offer complimentary Education Day registration for MPI planner members for the 7th year in a row!
Don't miss your tee-time to attend this signature event and perfect opportunity to grow, engage, and be inspired alongside peers from across Wisconsin.
Keynote Presentations
Kenston Henderson
Live with Lyfe
Keynote:
I Am a Game Changer
- Self-Leadership: Take ownership of your growth and impact
- Resilience: Turn challenges into opportunities for breakthrough
- Community: Build meaningful connections that drive collective success
Brian Goodman and Emerson Mirus, Attorneys
Boardman Clark Law Firm
Keynote:
Content Creation, Contracts, and Cautionary Tales:
A Legal Perspective on AI.
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers exciting opportunities for event professionals — but it also brings emerging legal risks that planners must understand. In this dynamic, practical session, attorneys Brian Goodman and Emmerson Mirus of Boardman Clark will demystify foundational AI concepts, explain how copyright and contract law intersect with AI generated content, and highlight real world cautionary tales showing both proper and improper uses of AI in the meetings industry and beyond. Attendees will work through examples and walk away with an understanding of how to utilize AI tools responsibly while protecting themselves, their organizations, and their event partners.
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session 1
- Mental Wellness for Meeting Professionals
Dr. Terah Henderson
- No Panels, No PowerPoints: Real Conversations on Industry Hot Topics
Greta McCue, CHSL, Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Jennifer Mell, CMP, Your Event Solutions
This 60-minute breakout session is designed as a dynamic, no-spectator conversation for Meeting Planners and Hotel Professionals who want to compare notes on what’s happening right now in the industry. We’ll dig into timely, real-world topics such as using AI tools to streamline workflows, topics you submit prior to the session and impromptu topics that evolve in the room.
Come ready to participate. This is not a listening session or a panel—attendees should expect to share experiences, ask questions, challenge assumptions, and exchange practical ideas with peers. The value of this session comes from open dialogue, candid discussion, and learning directly from one another. If you have opinions, examples, or questions, this is the room to bring them to!
Breakout Session 2
- Winning Conversations: How to Communicate Successfully
& Courageously Before, During, and After Events
Kenston Henderson
Today’s most impactful events go beyond logistics and aesthetics- they are intentionally crafted experiences designed to foster connection and create lasting impact. Korrine and Ali will explore emerging event trends through the lens of purpose-driven planning and inspired design, highlighting how intention and creative aesthetics shape modern, memorable gatherings. Michael will cover how to evaluate whether an in house AV company is exclusive or preferred, full service, or outsourced—and what each means for costs, reliability, and execution. Attendees will learn practical budgeting considerations, including attendee count, scope, venue limitations, hidden fees, and today’s post pandemic cost trends. The session also highlights key negotiation strategies, such as value based concessions, sponsorship opportunities, and operational trade offs that benefit both planners and production teams, ultimately showing how thoughtful communication and trust lead to better outcomes and fewer surprises. |   |
Agenda
Wednesday, April 15
| 2:00 - 4:00 | Board of Directors Meeting
| Grand Geneva | ||
5:00 - 6:00 | Strategic Partner and Sponsor Set Up | Grand Geneva Ballroom | ||
6:00 - 9:00
| Spring Spectacular! Caddycamp for Meeting Pros” will tee off Wednesday evening with a Caddyshack inspired Spring Spectacular reception and fundraiser! The evening will feature deluxe executive transportation from the hotel to the Caddyshack from The Sherpa, music bingo from Celebrations Entertainment, and golf games from Kaddie Shack mobile golf simulators along with wonderful food and drink from Grand Geneva. Come as you are or dressed in your best, or loudest, golf attire! Spring Spectacular is a separate $45 registration and includes appetizers and a chance to win great gift baskets! |
Activity Sponsors: |
Thursday, April 16
7:30
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7:30 - 8:00 | Strategic Partner & Sponsor Set Up |
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8:00 - 8:30 | Breakfast Fuel up for the day and visit our partners! |
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8:30 - 9:45 | Announcements Morning Keynote: I Am a Game Changer |
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9:45 - 10:00 | Break and Networking with Partners | ||
10:00 - 11:15 | Breakout Sessions: 1 CE
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11:15 - 11:45 | Volunteer Fair - |
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11:45 - 12:45 | Lunch | ||
| 1:00 - 2:15 | Breakout Sessions: 1 CE
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| 2:15 - 2:30 | Break | ||
2:30 - 4:00
| Closing Keynote: 1.25 CE
Content Creation, Contracts, and Cautionary Tales: A Legal Perspective on AI. Brian Goodman & Emmerson Mirus, Attorneys, Boardman Clark Law Firm
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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 2026 Strategic Partners. Their year-round support of our chapter allows us to make this offer possible. Please thank our 2026 Strategic Partners when you see them.
| Education Day Registration Rates: | Early-Bird | Late (after April 10, 2026) |
| Supplier Member: | $144 | $164 |
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
Grand Geneva Room Rate: $129 |
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