The perfect balance of work and fun
Schedule
The schedule below is subject to change. Please check back periodically for the latest updates.
Day 1 – Sunday, April 6
12:30pm – 4:15pm
Second floor - Grand River Center
Open to All Delegates
Join us in the main hall to sign in, get your registration badges and recieve your conference bags, courteousy of our registration sponsor.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Steeple Square
Steeple Square Social
Sponsor: Travel Dubuque
A Dubuque icon since 1867, the former home of St. Mary’s Church is once again a hub of gathering in Dubuque. Delegates will enjoy interactive activities, networking opportunities, and complimentary food and beverages. Shuttle services will run a continuous route between Steeple Square and the lobby of the Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark.
Open to All Delegates
Join us in the main hall to sign in, get your registration badges and recieve your conference bags, courteousy of our registration sponsor.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Opening Event at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Sponsors: Travel Dubuque, Travel Iowa, Riverboat Twilight, Q Casino + Resort, Visit Mason City, Visit Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, Hotel Millwright, Sundown Mountain Resort, Visit Quad Cities, and the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.
Open to All Delegates -
Shuttle services will begin loading at 5:45 p.m. Meet in the Grand Harbor Resort lobby. Interested in walking? The National Mississippi River Museum is only a few steps away from the Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark. Follow the Mississippi River Walk to the Mississippi River Center on the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium campus, the building with the large paddle wheel.
9:15PM – 11:45pm
Hospitality Suite
Marketplace After Dark
Sponsor: Visit Sheboygan
Open to All Delegates
After the evening event, enjoy a cocktail, wind down, and continue to get to know your fellow delegates.
Day 2 – Monday, April 7
7:15am - 8:15am
Operator/Planner Breakfast
Sponsor: Group Travel Guy
Tour Operators Only
Before we begin appointments, tour planners join us to for a hardy breakfast to get your day started.
8:30am - 12:30 pm
conference center
Appointments Session I
Sponsor:
Open to All Delegates
Three sessions of appointments make up the Circle Wisconsin Midwest Marketplace. Tour operators will meet with over 90+ group-friendly suppliers from around the Midwest (WI, MN, MI, ILL, IN, IA and the Dakotas). Suppliers will meet with over 35 tour operators/planners who are interested in planning tours to the Midwest region.
Each appointment is 6-minutes. Refreshments are available during each session.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunch
Sponsor: North Dakota
Open to All Delegates
After a great start to appointments, all delegates are invited to enjoy a delicious soup and sandwich.
1:45pm - 3:30pm
conference center
Appointments Session II
Sponsor:
Open to All Delegates
Three sessions of appointments make up the Circle Wisconsin Midwest Marketplace. Tour operators will meet with over 90+ group-friendly suppliers from around the Midwest (WI, MN, MI, ILL, IN, IA and the Dakotas). Suppliers will meet with over 35 tour operators/planners who are interested in planning tours to the Midwest region.
Each appointment is 6-minutes. Refreshments are available during each session.
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Bloody Mary Break
Sponsor: Discover Green Bay
Open to All Delegates
After a full day of appointments, relax and join us before dinner for cocktails and camaraderie with your fellow delegates
4:15pm - 5:30pm
conference center
Appointments Session III
Sponsor:
Open to All Delegates
Three sessions of appointments make up the Circle Wisconsin Midwest Marketplace. Tour operators will meet with over 90+ group-friendly suppliers from around the Midwest (WI, MN, MI, ILL, IN, IA and the Dakotas). Suppliers will meet with over 35 tour operators/planners who are interested in planning tours to the Midwest region.
Each appointment is 6-minutes. Refreshments are available during each session.
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Networking Hour
Sponsor: SoIN
Open to All Delegates
After a full day of appointments, relax and join us before dinner for cocktails and camaraderie with your fellow delegates
7:15pm - 8:45pm
Dinner
Sponsor: Tour Illinois
Open to All Delegates
Enjoy a delicious meal after a day of meetings. Entertainment preceding dinner.
9:00PM – 11:30pm
Hospitality Suite
Marketplace After Dark
Sponsor: Door Peninsula Winery
Open to All Delegates
After the evening event, enjoy a cocktail, wind down, and continue to get to know your fellow delegates.
Day 3 – Tuesday, April 8
7:00am - 8:00am
Operator/Planner Breakfast
Tour Operators Only
Before we begin appointments, tour planners join us to for a hardy breakfast to get your day started.
8:15am - 12:45pm
conference center
Appointments Session IV
Sponsor:
Open to All Delegates
Three sessions of appointments make up the Circle Wisconsin Midwest Marketplace. Tour operators will meet with over 90+ group-friendly suppliers from around the Midwest (WI, MN, MI, ILL, IN, IA and the Dakotas). Suppliers will meet with over 35 tour operators/planners who are interested in planning tours to the Midwest region.
Each appointment is 6-minutes. Refreshments are available during each session.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Tour Operator Lunch
Sponsor: Discover Oshkosh
Tour Operators Only
We are done with appointments and before heading home or out on the FAM join us for one more meal!
2:00pm
hotel lobby
Post Marketplace FAM
Sponsor:
Tour Operators Only
We will depart Tuesday at 2pm and return to the WI Dells at 4:00 pm on Thursday.
Details: TBD
Act now, secure your spot!