SWEL Summer Summit - Powered by WeddingPro

ON SALE JULY 1, 2025

Learn, network, and grow at our 7th SWEL Summer Summit – Powered by WeddingPro!

Spend the day discovering fresh ways to scale your business and increase bookings with four dynamic mainstage presentations and two breakout sessions, each offering three engaging topics for you to choose from. You’ll connect with a vibrant community of like-minded wedding and event professionals from across Florida’s Gulf Coast—all under one roof.

Our expert educators—sponsored by WeddingPro, with accommodations courtesy of The Sarasota Modern—are traveling in from across Florida as well as New York, Texas, Virginia and Atlanta to help you elevate every facet of your business. This year’s lineup includes something for everyone, with the exciting addition of a photography-focused breakout session and two venue-specific sessions presented by Venue Help Desk. Whether you’re behind the camera or managing a space, you’ll walk away with strategies tailored to your world.

The event takes place in the stunning ballroom at The Ora in Sarasota, creating the perfect setting for both inspiration and connection. Your ticket includes coffee and pastries to start your morning, a delicious lunch buffet, and a lively happy hour to close out the day with new friends and fresh momentum.

TICKETS & PRICING:

GENERAL ADMISSION

Full Day - $125 / ticket

SWEL MEMBER

2 Tickets Included with membership

SCHEDULE:

9AM to 9:30AM – Check-In. Pastries and Coffee Available

9:40AM – Welcome from Emcee Malike Adigun

9:45AM - Session 1 - Meghan Ely on the WeddingPro Mainstage

10:50AM – Session 2 - Tom Chelednik on the WeddingPro Mainstage

11:50AM to 12:50PM – Lunch 

1PM - Session 3 - Kunbi Odubogun on the WeddingPro Mainstage

2PM - 2:10PM – Break

2:10PM – 2:55PM – Breakout Session A – Choose from 3 Sessions

     WeddingPro Mainstage – Meagan Culkin

     Venue Help Desk Room - Shannon Tarrant

     Breakout Room - Shauna Cooney

2:55PM – 3:05PM – Break

3:05PM – 3:50PM – Breakout Session B - Choose from 3 Sessions     

     WeddingPro Mainstage - Shantel Campbell

     Venue Help Desk Room - Ian Ramirez

     Breakout Room - Andrea Shah

3:50PM - 4PM - Break

4:00PM - Session 4 - Brian Green on the WeddingPro Mainstage

4:55PM – Closing Remarks

5PM - 6:30PM – Cocktail Hour

HOTEL:

Want to make a night of it? Sarasota Modern is offering $/night for attendees of this event. To make your reservation, CLICK HERE.

The Sarasota Modern is also our accommodations sponsor for our educators this year.

PREMIER SPONSOR:

WeddingPro is a business-to-business platform created by The Knot and WeddingWire to support wedding professionals in growing their businesses. They offer tools for advertising, lead management, and client communication, along with educational resources and community support. By connecting vendors with millions of engaged couples through The Knot and WeddingWire, WeddingPro helps professionals expand their reach and book more weddings.

We are proud to have WeddingPro sponsoring our educators for this summit. 

Visit them at pros.weddingpro.com or on Instagram at @weddingpro

AUDIO/VISUAL SPONSORS:

Conference Live Streaming and Videography by MakSchu Productions - makschu.com

Professional Photography - Foto Bohemia - fotoboho.com

Projections, Lighting, Sound and DJ Services - Amplified Productions - amplifiedprod.com

Breakout Session Videography 


DECOR SPONSORS:

ANNOUNCED SOON

WELCOME BREAKFAST SPONSORS:

Der Dutchman Restaurant - dhgroup.com/restaurants

LUNCH SPONSOR:

ANNOUNCED SOON


COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR:

ANNOUNCED SOON

SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS AND SPEAKER BIOS:

Meet Your Emcee:

Hey there! I'm Malike Adigun, a traveling DJ originally from New York and currently residing in Florida. Over the past 5 years, I've taken my multi-op DJ company from its humble beginnings to a thriving $2 million enterprise. How did I do it? By harnessing the power of storytelling and branding to engage and captivate my ideal clients.

My expertise lies in crafting a compelling brand, ensuring cohesive messaging, and establishing a strong social presence, which has resulted in record-breaking leads year after year. But my passion doesn't stop at my own success—I'm driven to help other people achieve the same level of triumph.

I firmly believe that us entrepreneurs possess exceptional skills, passion, and business acumen, yet struggle to attract the clients they truly desire. That's where I come in. I want to empower you to enhance your quality of life and enjoy a successful career by attracting the right clients who recognize the unique value they bring to their market.

When I'm not busy assisting my community build their empires, you'll find me globe-trotting, spinning tunes at weddings across the world, and of course, on the hunt for some delicious food.

SPEAKER BIOS COMING JUNE 2025