IGNITE Leadership Conference

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Friday, October 16, 2026

8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Convoy of Hope Global Headquarters

IGNITE 2026

Join us on October 16, 2026, for IGNITE-a dynamic, half-day professional development event designed to inspire and empower business leaders, small business owners, community leaders, and young professionals. Headlined by keynote speaker Jon Acuff, a nationally recognized expert in leadership and personal development, Ignite offers valuable opportunities for peer-to-peer engagement, leadership growth, and workplace culture enhancement. Take this chance to invest in yourself, connect with like-minded professionals, and elevate your leadership skills. Don't miss this unique experience to IGNITE your potential!

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Agenda

2026 Speakers

Meet our 2026 IGNITE speakers below. You can also view the 2025 speaker lineup at the bottom of the page.

David Horshager

Keynote Speaker

Bestselling author of The Trust Edge & CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute

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Ryan Leak

Keynote Speaker

Dynamic Speaker & New York Times Best-Selling Author

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Carly Patterson

Session Speaker

Olympic Champion & Motivational Speaker

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Ethan Forhetz

Emcee

National Spokesperson & VP of Public Engagement at Convoy of Hope

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Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor!

Supporting Sponsors:

At Home Real Estate Services of Southwest MO., LLC

Abacus!

Mid-West Family Broadcast Group

First Watch

Springfield Area Human Resources Association

Grooms Office Environments

Myers Industries/ Buckhorn, Inc.

Rooney McBride & Smith, LLC

What you need to know

World Class Speakers

Hear from nationally recognized leaders who will inspire, challenge, and equip you to make an impact in your organization and community.

Time

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Doors open at 7:30 a.m.

Networking Break at 10:30 a.m.

Breakfast & Snacks

IGNITE will provide a light breakfast and coffee for attendees in the morning, along with an afternoon snack break.

Breakfast sponsored by: First Watch Springfield

Networking

Beyond inspiring speakers, IGNITE offers time to connect with local leaders and grow your professional network. Join us before the program and during the mid-conference break to make new connections.

What Should I Wear?

Most attendees will dress in business professional or business casual attire. You'll be joining community leaders, executives, and peers, so we recommend choosing something that you feel confident and comfortable in.

Certificates (C.E.U)

Are you in search of continuing education credits? You can get them by attending Ignite.

Email us for more information.

Credit approval is subject to the policies of your association or organization.