About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association conference in Milwaukee, featuring insights from board members.

Milwaukee is having a moment — and the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is heading there for their 2026 Professional Development Conference, October 18–21! Big Blend Radio host Lisa D. Smith sits down with three IFWTWA board members to give you the inside scoop on everything that awaits at this year's conference. GUESTS: - Cori Solomon — IFWTWA President & Conference Co-Chair: https://www.writtenpalette.com   - Susan Lanier-Graham — Press Trips Committee Chair & Conference Co-Chair: https://www.wanderwithwonder.com   - Andrew Harris — Culinary Advisor & Conference Co-Chair: https://socalrestaurantshow.com   CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS: - Exclusive private dinner at High Stakes — Chef Paul Bartolotta's brand-new restaurant, opened just for conference attendees - Cheese workshops, Bloody Mary demos & opening reception at Milwaukee Public Market - Professional development panels — Inside the Industry, Media Kits That Work, No Stupid Questions & more - Milwaukee Day — art museum, Harley-Davidson Museum, brewing history, Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, African American history tour, spy bar lunch & more - Closing…

People in this episode

Host: Lisa D. Smith

Guests: Cori Solomon, Susan Lanier-Graham, Andrew Harris

Topics covered

• travel
• conference
• food and wine
• professional development
• Milwaukee

Keywords

• Milwaukee
• IFWTWA
• travel writers conference
• food and wine
• professional development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association

Places: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Pottawatomi Hotel & Casino

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