Featured Speakers

2026 Main Stage Events

2026 Details Coming Soon!

Speakers are currently being finalized.
Stay tuned for new and exciting details about the June 4, 2025 event!

Melinda Myers, Milwaukee’s Gardening Expert

9:30AM

More information coming soon…

Senior Fashion Trends emceed by John McGivern

12:00PM

If you are interested in looking and feeling your best at every age, don’t miss our senior fashion trends show led by experts in the fashion industry and emceed by the incomparable John McGivern! Learn how to accentuate your positives and not let fashion or hairstyles date you. We promise a lot of fun surprises during this interactive session!

Celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstration

2:00PM

Enjoy learning how to make healthy and delicious meals with simple ingredients for one or two people. Our celebrity chef will share helpful tips on food prep and storage. He will also prepare a delicious treat that our audience will sample on the way out of the session. This session will include some fun prize giveaways and tasty recipes for all!

Breakout Speakers

We will have 2 breakout speaker sessions throughout the day. In addition to our fantastic exhibitors, attendees can choose to enjoy any of the featured speakers that are highlighted below.

BREAKOUT SESSION #1 OPTIONS: 9:30AM – 10:30AM

How to Thrive in Life as a Solo Ager

Presented by Sara Zeff Geber, PhD
Sponsored by R&R Insurance

Emotional Fluency: Thriving Through Change

Presented by Jennifer Bartolotta
Sponsored by Starion Bank

BREAKOUT SESSION #2 OPTIONS: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Enjoy Life on the Road: Senior Travel Adventures

Presented by Premier World Discovery
Sponsored by Brown & Brown Insurance

Enjoy Life Plant-Powered!

Presented by Joy Lenz
Sponsored by Optum

Nordstrom Youthful Summer Trend

Presented by Nordstrom
Sponsored by Capri Communities

Breakout Session #3 Options - 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Healthspan – Avoiding the “Decade of Deterioration"

Presented by Scott and Katie Michel, Orange Shoe Personal Fitness

Sensational Container Gardening

Presented by Melinda Myers

Sponsored by Johnson Financial Group

Hitting the Road – Senior Travel Adventures

Presented by Elm Grove Travel