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IGNITE Leadership Conference

PRESENTING SPONSOR

  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!

2026 Speakers Coming Soon!

Take a look at our IGNITE 2025 speakers below to learn who we featured in 2025.


 

Jon Acuff

Keynote Speaker

NYT Bestselling Author & Keynote Speaker

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Rebekah Gregory

Session Speaker

Boston Marathon Survivor, Author, & Inspirational Speaker

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Dr. Ivan Joseph

Session Speaker

Internationally Renowned TEDX Speaker & Bestselling Author

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Lisa Rose

Session Speaker

Celebrated KY3 News Anchor of 41 Years & Storyteller

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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:


 

 

 

 

 

 

Springfield Area Human Resources Association

 

Grooms Office Environments

 

Community Foundation of the Ozarks

 

CoxHealth

 

Alpha-Lit

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.

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