Heartland Conference Announces Keynote Speaker

Mark Scharenbroich, CSP, CPAE, will talk about the ‘power of connectivity’ at VGM’s June 15–17 educational conference.

• By David Kopf
• Jan 30, 2020

Inspirational speaker and Emmy award winner Mark Scharenbroich, CSP, CPAE, will present the keynote address at VGM & Associates’ 2020 Heartland Conference, which runs June 15–17 in Waterloo, Iowa.

“Mark is phenomenal at creating those authentic connections our members want with their customers and coworkers,” said Sarah Conger, vice president of Events and Corporate Projects at VGM Group Inc. “His messages are a great fit for our event, as [making connections] is at the core of everything we do at Heartland.”

Known for his book, “Nice Bike: Making Meaningful Connections on the Road of Life,” Scharenbroich teaches about “the power of connectivity” through entertaining and comedic stories that also explain how to form authentic connections that drive loyalty and collaboration.

“Mark has a unique ability to deliver messages and actionable strategy in a way that’s memorable,” Conger added. “We’re happy to have him, and we’re looking forward to our members hearing him speak.”

Registration for the 2020 edition of VGM’s Heartland Conference opens on Monday, Feb. 17.