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Preliminary Schedule

Doors open + breakfast

Fuel on energy and meet some amazing trailblazers in the Chicago travel world

8:30 AM

Opening Session

Let's kick off WITSx Chicago and set our intentions for the day. Hosted by Megan and Sofia, Wanderful Chicago organizers

9:00 AM

Breakout sessions

--Balancing Act: How to Have a Full-time Job and Travel | Kris Morton

--Need for Speed: Improving your Site Speed | Michelle Price

10:00 AM

Breakout sessions

--How to Pitch Your Brand like Pro | Jen Morilla

--Double Take: Double Your Site Traffic | Kit Graham

11:15 AM

Lunch + Keynote Panel

Enjoy lunch while we talk about key trends in Midwest travel with top experts in the space

12:30 PM

Breakout sessions

--The Future of Content Marketing

--Working with CVBs

2:15 PM

Power Networking

There's nothing better than connecting with fellow women entrepreneurs, bloggers, industry, and general badasses in the travel space. Here's a chance to get to know the other amazing people attending WITSx Chicago today.

3:25 PM

Closing Keynote

More details coming soon

4:30 PM

Our Organizers

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Born and raised in the Midwest, Megan is a lifelong traveler with travel experience in over 45 countries and counting! She is an obsessively organized food and travel writer based in Chicago who is passionate about ethical travel, planning amazing adventures, and eating delicious local cuisine. When she isn’t traveling, she spends time cooking, reading and petting her two adorable kitties.

Wanderful Chicago Organizer

MEGAN ARZBAECHER

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Sofia was bit by the travel bug back in 2006 when she went on her first trip abroad. Since then she’s been to over 17 countries (and counting!) and particularly enjoys exploring cultures through her love of food.

Wanderful Chicago Organizer

SOFIA MARTIN

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