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Check In. Level Up.—and stay tuned.
Our schedule is evolving, with new sessions and speakers being added regularly. Speaker announcements begin in June!
Our schedule is evolving, with new sessions and speakers being added regularly. Speaker announcements begin in June!
Sunday, November 1, 2026
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3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Registration
Check in and get set with your badge and materials to kick off your conference experience. |
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Student Orientation + Tour
Student attendees and student sponsors are invited to a welcome meeting and behind-the-scenes tour. |
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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WHLA Annual Meeting
Stay informed with WHLA updates on recent wins, initiatives, leadership insights, and board elections. |
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Opening Reception
Level up your connections with a fun, social kickoff featuring games, prizes, food, and networking. |
Monday, November 2, 2026
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7:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Registration
Stop by the Registration Desk for materials, questions, and WHLA staff support. |
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7:30 am - 7:30 pm
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Silent Auction
Browse and bid on a curated selection of items while supporting WHLA’s scholarship and industry initiatives. |
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8:00 am - 8:45 am
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Welcome Breakfast
Begin the morning connecting with peers and previewing the day’s programming. |
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8:30 am - 2:30 pm
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Headshot Station
Level up your professional presence with a refreshed headshot designed for your online profiles. |
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8:45 am - 9:30 am
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Opening Keynote
Check in for a high-impact session designed to spark ideas, deliver relevant insights, and set the tone for the conference. |
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9:30 am - 9:45 am
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Coffee Break
A quick break to recharge, refresh, and connect before the morning breakout sessions. |
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9:45 am - 11:40 am
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Concurrent Morning Breakout Sessions
Level up your learning with concurrent breakout sessions across three focused tracks, offering practical, relevant insights. |
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11:45 am - 1:15 pm
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Lunch
Recharge and connect over lunch, with opportunities to network and take in any scheduled programming. |
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1:15 pm - 2:55 pm
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Concurrent Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Build on your experience with sessions designed to deepen learning across all tracks. |
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3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Wisconsin Lodging Trade Show
Check in on the show floor and connect with 80+ exhibitors while enjoying networking, sponsored hospitality, and special features throughout the space. |
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Chair's Reception in Trade Show Hall
Network with fellow attendees and connect with WHLA leadership in the heart of the trade show hall. |
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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WHLA Awards Dinner & Live Auction
Celebrate industry excellence with an evening of recognition, networking, and a live auction supporting WHLA initiatives. |
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9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Wisconsin Women in Lodging Event
Wrap up the evening with networking, drinks, and fundraising in support of WHLA's fastest-growing group. |
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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7:30 am - 11:30 am
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Registration
Visit the Registration Desk for materials and on-site support from WHLA staff. |
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7:45 am - 8:15 am
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Networking Breakfast
Connect over breakfast as you begin the final day of sessions and experiences. |
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8:15 am - 8:45 am
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Morning Keynote
Set the tone for the final day with insights and perspectives you can apply beyond the conference. |
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8:45 am - 9:00 am
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Break
Take a short break and prepare for the final sessions of the conference. |
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9:00 am - 10:55 am
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Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Keep the momentum going with sessions that deliver actionable ideas you can apply immediately. |
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11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Closing Keynote
Level up your conference experience with a high-energy finale designed to inspire action, reinforce key takeaways, and leave you ready to apply what you’ve learned. |
