Destination Midwest

The premier hosted-buyer event for Midwest suppliers to connect with meeting professionals sourcing programs throughout the Midwest. Meet with the top hotels, CVBs, DMCs and venues from across the Midwest in prescheduled one-on-one appointments and network with your industry peers.


ABOUT DESTINATION MIDWEST

Join your industry peers for the must attend hosted-buyer event bringing together the most highly-qualified meeting and incentive buyers with top destinations, hotels/resorts, attractions, DMCs, DMOs and tourism offices from the Midwest U.S. Meet buyers who are ready to book business in: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

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Learn

Learn

Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers including the Event Design Lab, a hands-on learning experience offering solutions for today's challenges, developed in partnership with the Event Leadership Institute.

Connect

Connect

Connect with premier suppliers from the Midwest U.S. during pre-scheduled one-on-one business appointments and unique experiential activities.

Enjoy

Enjoy

All qualified buyers will be fully hosted by Northstar Meetings Group, including airfare allowance, accommodation, meals and planned activities.

ALL QUALIFIED BUYERS WILL BE FULLY HOSTED BY NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP, INCLUDING AIRFARE ALLOWANCE, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES.

INFORMATION

Those who are selected to attend will participate in:

  • One productive day of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with suppliers from across the Midwest region.
  • Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speaker
  • Networking opportunities with other elite buyers and suppliers

To learn more why past buyers say this event is the best networking and education experience in the meetings and incentive industry, please contact Cindy Binder: cbinder@ntmllc.com.

Speakers to be announced

 

Showcase your destination, CVB, DMC, hotel, resort, venue, or related service or activity for successful meetings and incentive programs. Meet with elite planners and buyers who are currently sourcing suppliers for their upcoming meetings and conventions inn 2023 and beyond.

Supplier registration includes 1:1 pre-scheduled appointments, all event networking activities and education.

Please contact your business development director or Shalise DeMott for pricing and sponsorship opportunities.

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2023 Exhibitors

  • Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Branson Convention Center
  • Cedar Rapids Tourism
  • Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Destination Madison
  • Destination Toledo
  • Discover Ames
  • Discover Kalamazoo
  • Essential Bodywear
  • Experience Grand Rapids
  • Experience Rochester & Mayo Civic Center
  • Explore Branson
  • Explore La Crosse
  • Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Groups360
  • Hamilton County Tourism
  • Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
  • Kearney Visitors Bureau
  • Meet Chicago Northwest
  • Minneapolis Northwest Tourism
  • Naperville CVB
  • Travel Butler County
  • Traverse City Tourism
  • Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago
  • Tulsa Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Visit Bentonville
  • Visit Eau Claire
  • Visit KC
  • Visit Milwaukee
  • Visit Quad Cities
  • Visit Salina, Kansas

Day One

All Day
Planner & Supplier Hotel Check-In
2:00pm– 5:30pm
Registration
3:00pm – 5:45pm
Supplier tabletop set-up (Optional)
2:00pm – 5:30pm
Exhibitor Set-Up (optional)
5:30pm 6:30pm
Planners: Site Inspection of Host Hotel
6:30pm 8:30pm
Welcome Reception

Day Two

7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:15am
Opening Remarks & General Session
9:30am – 12:15pm
One-on-One Meetings
12:45pm
Gather for Lunch Departure
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Lunch & Site Tour
3:00pm 4:00pm
One-on-One Meetings
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Free Time/Activities
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Dinner

Day Three

7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:15am
Educational Session
9:30m12:00pm
One-on One Meetings
12:15pm
Departure for Lunch
12:45pm2:00pm
Lunch
After 2pm
Departures

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:

Suppliers Contact:

Shalise DeMott

Vice President, Sales

sdemott@ntmllc.com

Event Logistics Contact:

Andrea Hennings

Event Director - Consultant

ahennings@ntmllc.com

Buyer Contact:

Cindy Binder

Director of Buyer Development

cbinder@ntmllc.com