A Keynote Speaker for Your Wisconsin Dells Convention.
Keynotes, breakouts, and leadership workshops for the associations and companies that bring their people to the Dells.
Wisconsin Dells is where a lot of Midwest groups go when they want a convention that feels like a getaway, with resort convention centers, waterparks, and hotel rooms all under one roof. Chris Sund is a bestselling author and keynote speaker based in Fremont, Nebraska, a short flight from Madison, and he has spent the past few years speaking at exactly these kinds of state conventions and association meetings.
People remember the waterpark at the Dells. The goal is for them to remember the morning session too.
Rooms he has already stood in.
State and national conferences across Wisconsin and the region, closest to the Dells first. The same kind of rooms that fill the resort ballrooms here every year.
ACHE Wisconsin Chapter Conference
Moderator and panelist on Sustainable Strategies to Support Healthcare Professionals for the healthcare executives of the Wisconsin chapter.
NAHCR 2026 Annual Conference
Motivating Today’s Workforce for Tomorrow’s Success for healthcare recruitment and talent acquisition leaders from across the country.
LeadingAge Illinois Annual Conference
Handling Hiring Objections: To Recruit the Best Talent for senior living and aging services leaders.
Iowa Health Care Association
Two sessions at one statewide convention for long-term and post-acute care leaders from across Iowa: The Power of Small Moments keynote and the You Are Capable of More: Leadership workshop.
Built to host groups like yours.
Wisconsin Dells bills itself as the Waterpark Capital of the World. It welcomes more than four million visitors a year and has more than 10,000 hotel rooms, more than any other destination in Wisconsin. For a convention, that means members want to come, and the evenings largely take care of themselves.
The meeting space is serious, too. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions runs what it calls Wisconsin’s largest resort convention center, with 212,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and a 56,000-square-foot ballroom. Chula Vista Resort adds 100,000 square feet of meeting space, an adjacent sports and expo center, and more than 600 guest rooms, villas, and condominiums. Dane County Regional Airport in Madison is about 55 miles away, and groups from across Wisconsin and the neighboring states can drive in.
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
212,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including the 56,000-square-foot Africa Ballroom, alongside indoor and outdoor waterparks.
Chula Vista Resort
100,000 square feet of meeting space, an adjacent sports and expo center, and more than 600 guest rooms, villas, and condominiums.
See the full media hub →A name your members may already know.
Chris has talked about You Are Capable of More on My KC Live on KCTV5 in Kansas City, Iowa Live on Local 5 in Des Moines, and WOWT 6 News in Omaha, and he writes for Forbes and Inc. A familiar face makes it a little easier to fill the room at your Wisconsin Dells conference.
Five things a Wisconsin Dells conference gets from him.
Planning a multi-day convention is a lot of work, and the speaker should make it easier rather than harder.
- Travel that stays simple. Chris is based in Fremont, Nebraska, and speaks across the Midwest all the time. He flies into Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, about 55 miles from the Dells, and can arrive the day before so nothing depends on a same-day connection.
- More than one session on the same trip. Many conventions pair a general session keynote with a breakout or a half-day leadership workshop for managers. He did exactly that for the Iowa Health Care Association, and a full-day workshop is available too.
- Content your members can use on Monday. Every program runs the ten principles of You Are Capable of More, with practical tools for leading people, keeping good employees, and growing sales.
- Someone who leads a company today. As President and COO of Uniti Med and GQR Healthcare and COO of Nebula, he helped grow Uniti Med 10x in revenue in two years. He talks about leadership from inside it, not from a distance.
- A book for every attendee if you want one. Signed copies of the Paris Book Festival winner make a natural welcome gift or sponsor giveaway, and the free toolkit keeps the conversation going after everyone heads home.
On speaking at destination conventions
Built for the groups that gather here.
Each program below has its own page with formats and answers to the questions your committee will ask.
State Associations
Annual conventions, general sessions, and leadership tracks for statewide professional and trade associations.
HR & SHRM Conferences
State and chapter HR conferences on hiring, retention, and leading people well.
Healthcare
Hospital, long-term care, and healthcare association meetings, where Chris also leads companies that serve the field.
Banks & Credit Unions
Bankers association conventions, leadership retreats, and branch manager meetings.
Agriculture & Cooperatives
Commodity groups, cooperative annual meetings, and rural business conferences.
Utilities & Electric Co-ops
Statewide co-op meetings, manager programs, and member events.
Cities, Counties & Schools
Municipal league conferences, county association meetings, and education leadership events.
Company Retreats & Kickoffs
Leadership offsites and company kickoffs that bring the whole team to the Dells.
Sales Meetings & Award Trips
President's Club, top performer trips, and sales meetings built around a destination.
More Wisconsin and destination pages.
If your conference rotates between Wisconsin Dells and other cities in the region, or you are comparing destinations, these pages cover the rest of it.
Also serving Lake Delton, Baraboo, and the wider Dells area. If your venue is not named on this page, the answer is still yes.
Four movements. Ten principles.
Every session runs the same architecture as the bestselling book, which is what lets a chamber luncheon, a school assembly, and a company all-hands build on each other across a community.
The Foundation
Ownership and time. What is still inside your control in a year mostly spent reacting.
The Breakthrough
The comfort ceiling and the inner voice. The section every room goes quiet for.
The Standard
Truth over praise, and the hidden gear. Who in your life will actually tell you the truth.
The Purpose
Finishing, and leaving people better. The close, and the one people bring up afterward.
A book your members take home.
An Amazon bestseller and a 2026 Paris Book Festival winner. Convention sponsors often underwrite copies, which turns a giveaway into something members actually keep.
You Are Capable of More: A No-Excuses Guide to Becoming Your Best Self. An Amazon bestseller from Game Changer Publishing, with a foreword by Ben Newman, and the winner of the How-To category at the 2026 Paris Book Festival.
Ten chapters across four movements. The free companion toolkit includes a discussion guide, a self-assessment, and a thirty day challenge, none of it gated behind an email address. Associations use it for welcome bags, sponsor giveaways, and leadership book studies after the convention.
The feedback speaks for itself.
At our Leadership Exchange workshop, Chris was able to energize the room, spark conversations, and encourage connections throughout the event. Attendees spoke of how impactful their conversations were, reinforcing just how powerful these moments of connection can be. We are incredibly grateful for Chris and the lasting impact he is making on our community’s future leaders.
Chris Sund’s speaking engagements are truly powerful. His engaging style draws the audience into the conversation, creating a relaxed atmosphere that encourages learning and reflection. You leave not only inspired but equipped with practical leadership insights you’re eager to implement. Chris is a thoughtful, intentional leader who uses his influence to positively impact everyone he encounters.
Chris was an outstanding speaker and a highlight of our 2025 Patient Experience Recognition Dinner. He took the time to deeply understand our organization, our culture, and our specific goals — and thoughtfully personalized his presentation. His message resonated across all roles. Our staff genuinely loved his delivery. We could not recommend him highly enough.
Chris’s Leadership Experience session was one of the highlights of the CSP Conference. His ability to blend real-world experience with authentic storytelling made it relatable and impactful. He was approachable, genuine, and generous with his time. I left inspired, energized, and equipped with insights I continue to reflect on.
Chris consistently brings a wealth of knowledge, insight, and practical advice to every presentation. At our NAHCR Conference he led two impactful sessions, acknowledged the real challenges we face, and shared valuable strategies. His deep understanding of our audience and commitment to the profession elevate the value he brings to every engagement.
At our Leadership Exchange workshop, Chris was able to energize the room, spark conversations, and encourage connections throughout the event. Attendees spoke of how impactful their conversations were, reinforcing just how powerful these moments of connection can be. We are incredibly grateful for Chris and the lasting impact he is making on our community’s future leaders.
Chris Sund’s speaking engagements are truly powerful. His engaging style draws the audience into the conversation, creating a relaxed atmosphere that encourages learning and reflection. You leave not only inspired but equipped with practical leadership insights you’re eager to implement. Chris is a thoughtful, intentional leader who uses his influence to positively impact everyone he encounters.
Chris was an outstanding speaker and a highlight of our 2025 Patient Experience Recognition Dinner. He took the time to deeply understand our organization, our culture, and our specific goals — and thoughtfully personalized his presentation. His message resonated across all roles. Our staff genuinely loved his delivery. We could not recommend him highly enough.
Chris’s Leadership Experience session was one of the highlights of the CSP Conference. His ability to blend real-world experience with authentic storytelling made it relatable and impactful. He was approachable, genuine, and generous with his time. I left inspired, energized, and equipped with insights I continue to reflect on.
Chris consistently brings a wealth of knowledge, insight, and practical advice to every presentation. At our NAHCR Conference he led two impactful sessions, acknowledged the real challenges we face, and shared valuable strategies. His deep understanding of our audience and commitment to the profession elevate the value he brings to every engagement.
Midwest-based. An easy trip to the Dells.
Chris Sund is a keynote speaker and the bestselling author of You Are Capable of More, winner of the How-To category at the 2026 Paris Book Festival.
He is President and COO of Uniti Med and GQR Healthcare and COO of Nebula. He helped grow Uniti Med 10x in revenue in two years and earn the number three ranking on the Inc. Regionals list of the fastest-growing companies in the Midwest, while the organization earned Fortune Best Workplaces recognition.
He writes for Forbes and Inc., is a Maxwell Leadership Certified speaker, trainer, and coach, and serves as Vice President of the NATHO Board of Directors. He lives in Fremont, Nebraska, and speaks for associations and companies across the Midwest and nationwide.
Details your committee will ask for.
Wisconsin Dells planners ask these.
Does Chris travel to Wisconsin Dells?
Which Wisconsin Dells venues does Chris speak in?
Can Chris do a keynote and a breakout at the same convention?
What kinds of groups book Chris for Wisconsin Dells events?
How do we check availability?
What he speaks about.
Every program runs the ten principles of You Are Capable of More, built for the specific room.
You Are Capable of More
The flagship keynote behind the book.
LeadershipLeadership Keynote
Leadership as the multiplier.
SalesSales Keynote
For sales meetings, kickoffs, and award trips.
RetentionEmployee Retention Speaker
Why people leave, and what actually keeps them.
CultureCulture Keynote
Build a workplace people never want to leave.
AIAI Keynote & Working Session
Take Back Your Time with AI, live and hands-on.
WisconsinWisconsin Keynote Speaker
The whole state, city by city.
DestinationDestination Event Speaker
Resort conventions, retreats, and incentive trips.
NationwideAll Locations
Every state and international.
Bring Chris to Wisconsin Dells.
Send your dates, the venue, and what your members are working on. You will get availability and a plan back within one business day.