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
Registration
Early Bird Registration: $375
Regular Registration Rate: $450 (beginning June 1st, 2025)
Registration will open in the spring 2025.
Hotel Accommodations
A room block for the UMCVB Fall Conference is available at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel. Please follow this link to book your room at the discounted rate of $139 per night. You can also call the Hilton Central Reservations at 800-774-1500 to book your room and ask questions about the reservation. Book your room by August 18, 2025!
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.