EARLY REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1ST
EARLY REGISTRATION| 09/01/2026 - 11/30/2026
Group (10 tickets) - $2,050
*Reserved lunch table add on. Requires 1 group ticket per table) - $200
Individual Ticket - $215 /attendee
Registration Price Increases on December 1st
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
08:00 am | Registration Opens
09:00 am | General Session | Opening remarks and Morning Inspiration with Gian Paul Gonzalez
10:05 am | Breakout Sessions
11:15 am | Breakout Sessions
12:15 pm | Lunch
01:20 pm | Breakout Sessions
02:30 pm | General Session | Sponsor Drawings and Afternoon Inspiration with Jess Ekstrom
IGNITE BREAKOUT SESSIONS
2026 Conference Speakers
Founder of Hope + Future Foundation
Gian Paul Gonzalez, a former NCAA All-American basketball player, became a national figure during the New York Giants’ 2011 Super Bowl run. Invited to speak at the team’s chapel service before their Christmas Eve game against the Jets, he delivered his now-famous “ALL IN” message. Handing each player a poker chip, Gonzalez urged them to write their jersey number on one side and their commitment on the other, challenging them to go “all in” both on and off the field. The Giants, inspired by his words, defeated the Jets, went on to win every remaining game, and ultimately beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. Since then, Gonzalez has become a sought-after motivational speaker, addressing organizations ranging from the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and the U.S. military to major corporations and schools. Despite opportunities to play professional basketball, he chose instead to dedicate his life to mentoring at-risk youth. He founded Hope + Future, a nonprofit in West New York, NJ, which provides health, wellness, and leadership programs for young people in underserved communities. Gonzalez emphasizes that “ALL IN” is more than a slogan, it’s a lifestyle of full commitment in every role, whether as an athlete, professional, or family member.
Thought leader, keynote speaker, author and entrepreneur
Jess Ekstrom is a 2x social entrepreneur, bestselling author, and top-rated motivational speaker who lives by the mantra “inspiration from frustration.” In 2012, with just a $300 grant, she founded Headbands of Hope, donating millions of headbands to children with illnesses worldwide. The company is now the official headband provider for the NBA and WNBA and is sold in Kohl’s stores nationwide.
Passionate about amplifying women’s voices, Jess launched Mic Drop Workshop®️ in 2018 to empower women to become public speakers and authors. She has spoken for organizations like Netflix, Canva, Under Armour, Harvard, TEDx, and more, earning recognition as a Forbes Top Motivational Speaker and one of Arianna Huffington’s 99 Female Disruptors.
A 2x bestselling author of Chasing the Bright Side and Create Your Bright Ideas, Jess has been featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Vanity Fair, and People Magazine. She has hosted courses with LinkedIn Learning and TED Education, interviewed the First Lady of Iceland, and appeared in a global Canva commercial. Praised by leaders like Chip Gaines and Netflix’s co-founder, Jess is celebrated for her humor, authenticity, and inspiring storytelling. Business Insider calls her a “Woman to Watch.”
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