Conference Details

2025 UMCVB Fall Conference

About UMCVB

Attendees for this unique conference come from Convention and Visitors Bureaus, Chambers of Commerce and Tourism Departments from an eight-state region that includes Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Surrounding states in the Midwest are always welcome to attend as well. You’ll learn new skills and industry trends through dynamic educational sessions. You’ll also enjoy abundant networking opportunities with your colleagues throughout the Upper Midwest.



September 8-10, 2025 in Fox Cities, WI



Hotel Accommodations

A room block for the UMCVB Fall Conference will be available at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel (check back for details).


 

 


The Fox Cities region includes several cities and towns, with the most notable being Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, and Kimberly. 


About Fox Cities, Our 2025 Host Region

The Fox Cities region offers a charming blend of vibrant arts, scenic riverfronts, and family-friendly attractions, making it an inviting destination for visitors seeking both cultural enrichment and outdoor adventures

Plan your trip to Fox Cities by visiting their website.



Travel Information

The Fox Cities region is located in east-central Wisconsin along the Fox River, situated roughly
midway between Green Bay and Milwaukee. Helpful travel tips & information may be found here.


 

 

Exhibitors/Sponsorship Opportunities

Gain valuable exposure for you and your company with an excellent opportunity to network with CVB and tourism professionals from an eight state region! Contact Erin Bowers today at [email protected] or call 800.274.8774 x711 for complete sponsorship details. 

Bruce McDaniel Industry Award

Does someone you know in your field deserve recognition? Then you’ll want to honor this person by nominating them for the 2025 McDaniel Individual Professionalism & Lifetime Achievement Award (check back for application).

Innovation Award

Has your Bureau done something worth bragging about? Nominate your organization for the 2025 Innovation Award (application will be posted in 2025).

Bill Geist Award

Does your CVB have an emerging leader? Nominate a young professional that achieves and exemplifies great leadership for the 2025 Geist Up & Coming Hospitality Leader Award (application will be posted in 2025).

Cole Carley Scholarship Program

This scholarship program, in honor of Cole Carley, is designed to help fund the registration costs for one person to attend the annual UMCVB Fall Conference. The program consists of one free registration to the conference plus up to $500 in reimbursable travel expenses (lodging and airfare/mileage only). The scholarship application will be posted in 2025.

For a list of past award and scholarship recipients, click here.