International Platform Exchange: October 7, 2026 Speaker Conference & Exchange •

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTERST IN THE IPA EXCHANGE

A Curated Speaker Showcase

October 7, 2026  Come hungry. Leave better connected.

28 Speakers. Meeting Planners Who Can Actually Say Yes.

Hungry for fresh ideas?

Better connections?

Jaime Nolan, President of the National Speakers Association

A really great meal?

We have a seat for you. 

Join us at the IPA Exchange on October 7 at Maggiano’s in Chicago for a day with 28 Certified Speaking Professionals you can watch live and meet face-to-face.  

https://theipaexchange.com/faq  (List of speakers and staff) 

Bring your event dates and challenges. Ask questions. Compare approaches. Find speakers who could make your next meeting stronger.

One day could save you weeks of searching for your next speaker. 

On the menu:

•  Great food: Full Breakfast, a four-course Maggiano’s lunch, and a closing toast reception.
• Real connections: Plenty of networking with speakers and fellow meeting professionals  
• Valuable takeaways: Practical tools, tips, and resources you can put to work.
• Our appreciation: Thank-you gifts at the closing reception.
• Easy parking: Discounted parking available all day for $25.   

Your seat and meals are complimentary for qualified meeting professionals. 

Make October 7 your shortcut to better speakers, fresh ideas, and valuable connections. 

Go to TheIPAExchange.com/

for your complimentary seat.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 

8:30 AM–6:00 PM (Networking reception 4:00 PM-6:00 PM)
Maggiano’s Little Italy • 516 N. Clark Street, Chicago