The 2025 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference will take place Feb. 18-19 at the
Minneapolis Convention Center.
1301 2nd Avenue South
Minneapolis MN 55403
The Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference is the annual learning opportunity designed specifically for the Minnesota tourism industry. This educational event includes national keynote speakers, topical breakout sessions, networking and plenty of fresh and actionable ideas.
The Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference offers incredible opportunities for in-person and virtual attendees with sponsor recognition and engagement throughout the event.
The Explore Minnesota Tourism Awards celebrate the outstanding people, marketing and initiatives that help make Minnesota a premier travel destination. Awards will be presented in-person at the conference and virtually broadcasted. Nominations are open through Dec. 13.
Explore Minnesota invites students and members of Tribal Nations to our annual Tourism Conference through our Scholarship Program. Scholarships provide an opportunity for education and connection to Minnesota's leisure and hospitality industry.
The Mentorship Program seeks Minnesota travel and tourism professionals to be matched with Scholarship Program recipients at the 2025 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference. Those attending through the Scholarship or Mentorship Program will receive complimentary registration and mileage reimbursement. The deadline to apply is Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, and we encourage you to use the links below to apply.
Student Scholarship Application
Tribal Nations Scholarship Application
Mentorship Application
Are you interested in speaking to Minnesota tourism professionals or do you know someone who would make a great speaker?
We are looking for potential speakers for our Annual Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference and other educational offerings. We look for proposals that include innovative ways to deliver content and engage our attendees, as well as presentations that have key takeaways and action items.
If you are interested in speaking, please complete the online speaker submission form below.
