MLTA 2025 Annual Conference

Please join us for the 118th Annual MLTA Conference in Springfield, Missouri at Hotel Vandivort

September 11-12, 2025

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Hotel Vandivort is completely sold out for Friday, September 12. Please check these nearby hotels is you are still needing accommodations:

Moxy Springfield Downtown
(3 min walk to Hotel Vandivort)

Tru by Hilton

Springhill Suites by Marriott 

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AGENDA

Thursday, September 11
12:30 pm Tom Walsh Memorial Golf Tournament – Millwood Golf & Racquet Club
OR
12 pm Fantastic Caverns Tour
1:30 am  Lunch at Civil Kitchen

Thursday Welcome
4 pm – 6pm 1984 Arcade games
When you wrap up your afternoon activity, come join us for some
good ol’ fashion arcade games – 80’s style
($10 admission due upon arrival for unlimited play)
**80s attire encouraged**
6:30 pm Welcome Reception – Springfield Brewing Company
**80s attire encouraged**
*all activities are within walking distance to the hotel*

Friday, September 12
8:00 – 8:30 am Past President’s Breakfast/ All Attendee Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 am Visit Exhibits
8:45 am Welcome by Ashley Matejek
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9:00 am Keynote Address by Bill Svoboda
“Creativity Unleashed: You are an Artist, not just a Title Agent”
Description: In an industry full of checklists, regulations, and routine, it’s easy to lose the creative spark that once fueled your passion. This session will help you rediscover it. Through humor, storytelling, and unexpected exercises, Bill Svoboda challenges you to think differently, embrace change, and see yourself not just as a Title professional, but as an artist with the power to create remarkable experiences.

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10:00 – 10:15 am Visit Exhibits/ Break
10:15-11:15 am CE ALTA Speaker – David Townsend
11:15 – 12:15 am  FinCEN – Cheryl Cowherd
12:15 – 12:45 pm Lunch
12:45 – 1:00 pm  Exhibitor Drawing & Prizes and Introductions
1:00-2:00 pm  Back to the Future: Title Insurance Then and Now – Ashley Matejek
2:00 – 2:30 pm Visit Exhibits/ Break
2:30 – 3:30 pm Annual Meeting
3:30-5:30 pm FREE TIME
5:30 pm Cocktail Reception
6:30 MLTA Installation Banquet and Silent Auction
Semi-Formal Attire / Green Theme – Wear your best shade of green.  Maybe a sage suit or emerald gown, we’ll be the envy of the town! 

Saturday, September 13
9:00 am Board Meeting

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Support the MLTA PAC by ordering off of our Amazon Wishlist

MLTA 2025 Silent Auction Amazon Wishlist

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Below you can see the sponsorship opportunities by clicking on the Exhibitor Information button.

The exhibit booths will be open from
8 am-3:30 pm on Friday, September 12.

Additional networking will take place at the Welcome Reception
on Thursday, September 11 at Springfield Brewing Company
as well as Friday evening during the banquet.
(see below for package inclusions)
Please register online by clicking here.

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For the non-golfers, we have a Fantastic afternoon planned for you!
Start with a tour of Fantastic Caverns at 12 pm. This is about an hour.
*Please select this event during registration if you wish to attend*
4872 N Farm Rd 125, Springfield, MO 65803

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1:30 pm Lunch at Civil Kitchen (price included in registration but does not include alcohol)
*Please select this event during registration if you wish to attend*
107 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806
*Once you leave the caverns, you can park at the hotel and then walk to lunch*

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From 4 – 6 pm, anyone who is available and wants a blast from the past can join us at 1984 Arcade for unlimited arcade games and fun!
400 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806
$10 admission is due upon entrance.
You do not need to register for this event.
Please just show up if you like and feel free to rock your 80’s attire

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Thank you to our Underwriter Sponsors

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor

Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors

Thank you to our Welcome Reception Sponsor

Thank you to our Installation Banquet Sponsor

Thank you to our Decor Sponsor