The Gillioz Theatre and Gallery is the primary conference location where the keynote and general sessions will be held, where the exhibitor hall will be located, and where a light breakfast will be provided.

Make sure to spend time in the Gillioz Theatre during breaks between sessions to network in this fantastic theatre that is a mecca of live entertainment in the southwest region of Missouri.

Hotel Vandivort is the primary conference hotel. We hope you enjoy the hotel that reimagines history. As a first-of-its-kind boutique hotel, Hotel Vandivort provides an inspiring, community-centric experience for our conference attendees to network and enjoy. Get your food and drink needs met at their rooftop venue, Vantage, or choose the sophisticated yet approachable dining experience, The Order.

Additionally, Hotel Vandivort will host part of the educational sessions during the conference.

The Moxy is the overflow conference hotel. We hope you enjoy the hotel where modern style meets vibrant energy. This unique hotel offers the perfect lobby for networking for conference attendees. Grab food from the 24/7 Grag & Go Market or sit down at either Eyrie Rooftop Bar & Kitchen or Bar Moxy.

The History Museum on the Square will be the venue where the Evening Opening Reception takes place. The museum’s galleries offer a memorable look into the rich story of the Queen City of the Ozarks, including the Native Crossroads at the Spring and Voices of History exhibits.

The ShowMe Bash will be held at the Springfield Brewing Company’s Springfield BrewCo Taproom, located in a historic building constructed in 1910. Over the decades, the building has served several purposes, including housing the Greene County Farmers Sales Association, before being purchased in 1997 by the Paul Mueller Company who transformed it into the Springfield Brewing Company we know today.

The Evening of Excellence Legacy Awards Ceremony & Dinner will take place at Veridian Events. The second-floor Ballroom will be decorated in 1920s glamor, befitting a 20th-anniversary celebration.