Destination Michigan Showcase: All Stars Edition!
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Location: Eagle Eye Golf Club
Address: 15500 Chandler Rd, Bath, MI 48808 (near East Lansing)
Who’s Invited: Executives, administrative staff, and meeting professionals that utilize off-site venues and hotels in any area in Michigan. Destinations, hotels, venues, and service providers are encouraged to register as exhibitors.
REGISTER HERE: Destination Michigan Showcase 2026
The Destination Michigan Showcase is back with an exciting All-Stars Edition! This jam-packed day will feature seven national-caliber speakers, each sharing 15 minutes of their newest and most impactful content. Some will be familiar favorites, while others will be making their Showcase debut. We’ll cap off the education with a look at the latest meetings industry trends, what’s changing as we round out 2026, and what meeting professionals should be watching as we head into 2027.
Between two fast-paced education sessions, attendees will explore one of Michigan’s most dynamic meetings industry tradeshows, connecting with destinations, hotels, venues and service providers from across the state. Add lunch, peer idea sharing, prizes and plenty of networking, and you have an All-Star day of industry education, creative inspiration and valuable connections.
Agenda
- 8:00-9:00am – Exhibitor set-up
- 9:00-9:30am – Attendee arrival and registration
- 9:30-10:30am – Education part 1: including 4 national-caliber speakers
- 10:30am-12:00pm – Tradeshow connections
- 12:00-12:45pm – Lunch and Idea Sharing
- 12:45-1:45pm – Education part 2: including 3 national speakers + Meeting Trends
- 1:45-2:30pm – Tradeshow continues
- 2:30pm – Prizes and departures
Hotels
Hyatt Place Lansing East – Group code: G-DOMS ($134 rate) – reserve by October 6
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing ($129 rate) – reserve by October 12
Speakers
Terry Bean
Leadership strategist and human performance coach Terry Bean helps professionals build meaningful relationships, communicate their value and turn stronger connections into lasting opportunities.
Christy McDonald
Emmy Award-winning journalist Christy McDonald draws on three decades in television to teach leaders how presence, strategic listening and authentic communication build trust in every room.
Arel Moodie
Bestselling author and human development expert Arel Moodie translates decades of research into an engaging framework that helps leaders understand people, strengthen teams and improve collaboration.
Danny Adams
Danny Adams, the “Facilitator of Fun,” uses improv, audience participation and heartfelt humor to spark laughter, reduce stress and create genuine connection throughout the room.
Kalin Sheick
Founder of Sweetwater Floral, Kalin combines creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for meaningful experiences. She inspires audiences to embrace possibilities, build authentic connections, and find joy in the moments that matter most.
Mark Ostach
Mark Ostach blends authentic storytelling, high energy and practical insight to help leaders restore connection, strengthen workplace culture and thrive in a demanding digital world.
Jacob Brown
Former NFL athlete and bestselling author Jacob Brown turns failure into fuel, challenging audiences to build resilience, lead boldly and pursue meaningful growth with confidence.
Industry Trends
To close out the day, Kim will take us through the latest meetings industry trends, what’s changing as we round out 2026, and the opportunities and challenges to watch heading into 2027.
