APMP Greater Midwest Chapter Symposium
August 5-6, 2026 I Milwaukee, WI
Level up your proposal career—live and in person.
Join the APMP Greater Midwest community this August for two high‑impact days of learning, networking, and inspiration at the Kimpton Journeyman Hotel in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward.
Why attend?
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Sharpen your skills with practical, relevant sessions on proposal management best practices, leadership, communication, business development, and career growth
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Learn from peers and experts who understand the real-world challenges of our profession
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Expand your network during built‑in networking, meals, and an evening happy hour
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Recharge your perspective with fresh ideas you can immediately apply to your role
Agenda
Kick off the event with a Wednesday evening reception, then dive into a full day of engaging sessions on Thursday. The complete agenda is previewed below and will be announced soon.
Wednesday, August 5
6:00-8:00 PM – Registration & Welcome Happy Hour
Thursday, August 6
7:00-8:00 – Breakfast
8:00-12:00 – Morning Sessions
12:00-1:00 – Lunch & Networking
1:00-4:00 – Afternoon Sessions & Closing Remarks
Session speakers and topics
Keynote speaker
From Pressure to Performance:
Thriving in the High-Stakes World of Bids and Proposals.
Learn how capability, confidence and mindset work together to convert pressure into sustainable performance and winning advantage.
Learn more:
In the relentless world of bids and proposals, pressure is often accepted as the cost of doing business.
A weight to be endured via an all too well-known approach: The combination of grit, long hours, and late nights. But for the modern tech-enabled Proposal Professional, who is respected within their organization for their revenue-raising power and capabilities in strategic response, this combination is not a viable strategy, nor does it represent the mindset and culture the APMP strives for as an organization. To move from reactive survival to thriving with strategic influence, we must change our relationship with pressure.
Speaker bio:
As founder of Victorious Consulting and LoveSon Agency, Vicky is THE Performance Architect for our challenging world of work. With 30 years in the engine room of global giants such as GSK, Nike and Pearson, she bridges the gap between Human Intelligence and Tech. Her “Human-First” philosophy builds the behavioural muscle needed to thrive in 2026 and beyond. Via her coaching, training and consulting approaches, she enables commercial leaders and managers to realise growth protential, reframe pressure and deliver peak performance. UK-born, Amsterdam-based, she enables transformation and results with integrity and critical thinking for impact.
Space is limited—register early and save!
Registration Rates
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Early Bird Discount (before July 1): $25 discount
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GMC Member: $275
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Non‑GMC Member: $300
👉 Register below:
Speakers and sponsors: please use the unique link or code provided separately to register.
Hotel Information
A limited room block is available at our host venue:
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel
310 E. Chicago St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 291-3970
Group rate: $249/night
Code: APM
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