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March 11, 2026 | Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile | 540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Read about the 2025 GMC Award Honorees here!

Schedule*:

11 – 11:45 AM Registration Open
11:45 – 12:10 PM Welcome & Awards Ceremony
12:20 – 1:00 PM Educational Session
1:00- 1:30 PM Awards Ceremony & Closing
1:30 PM Networking Social

*Schedule is subject to change

GMC is excited to feature Robin Shear as our Keynote Speaker!

Robin is a TEDx and global joy speaker, author & joy coach. She helps people learn to meet their needs for joy so they can give and lead from a place of fullness. She uses her Joy, NO MATTER WHAT 5-point framework to lay a foundation that will keep audiences in giving and thriving mode. Her speaking clients include PCMA, CEMA, MPI, Northstar Meetings Group, Northwestern Medicine, The National Organization for Human Services, and many others. She’s been interviewed in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Psychology Today. Her book, Messy Joy, helps readers find joy in their lives, despite their circumstances. Robin has served as a registered dietitian, youth pastor, and activity director for seniors. She’s the President-Elect of the National Speakers Association of Michigan and was awarded NSA Michigan’s Member of the Year.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Sponsor a table or two! Take a moment to review the Sponsorship Prospectus for more details on sponsorship opportunities. 

Welcome planners seeking a hosted seat – Planners interested in being hosted can submit a request using our HOSTED PLANNER FORM. 

Sponsors can access these submissions HERE and select an attendee to sponsor.

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