ON Leadership Conference 2026

ON LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2026

EMPOWERMENT
February 11, 2026

Empowering others to create stronger leaders, teams, and organizations!

The ON Leadership Conference is back in February 2026, bringing together thought leaders, executives, and change-makers for an electrifying exploration of empowerment—what it is, how it works, and how it becomes a catalyst for transforming leaders, organizations, and communities.

Are you looking build a culture that is as healthy as it is effective at producing results? Empowerment is more than just delegation or motivation; it equips individuals and teams with the confidence, resources, and autonomy to make independent decisions, build momentum, and drive impact.

Done well, empowerment not only improves morale and reveals potential career paths, it also gives an organization the flexible structure it needs to grow without bottlenecks and burnout. But there are many approaches to empowerment, and some are far more effective than others. Join us as we explore the best practices of empowering people and organizations!

Register soon, because the countdown to Feb 11th and the 2026 ON Leadership Convention is on!

THE DETAILS

The ON Leadership Conference, presented by Dirigo, assembles individuals who desire to lead more impactful, fulfilling lives and careers. Attendees leave armed with frameworks, perspectives, and methodologies to approach their leadership journey with greater intention and confidence.

2026's theme views leadership through the lens of empowerment—the practice of intentionally unlocking potential in ourselves and others. Empowerment is a choice: a choice to rise above circumstance, embrace ownership, and act with purpose.

At ON, we’ll explore how empowered leadership transforms challenges into opportunities and sparks growth, resilience, and meaningful impact.

This event is for you if you are:

• Eager to become more effective and successful in your leadership journey.
• Driven to live your life by design, not by default.
• Interested in learning how to stand up, take action, and own your leadership potential.
• A leader who believes that title and place on the corporate ladder have no bearing on your ability to enact powerful moments of transition.
• An entrepreneur, solopreneur, or business professional of any kind who is ready to reach for and take hold of something more.
  

The ON Leadership Conference is always a premier event, with a cohort of remarkable attendees and unique speakers. We combine the best elements of some of the nation’s most popular events (think TED, Ignite-talks, and Wisdom 2.0) with our own passion for quality and differentiation, so that you can leave with your cup full and your mind inspired.

SCHEDULE

12:00 PM Registration, Refreshments, and Networking

1:00PM Welcome: Chris Kardos

1:10PM Keynote: Tim Hebert, CEO, Dirigo — The Maximizer Mindset: Climb Higher by Lifting Others

1:30PM Dave Ramsden, Partner, Dirigo — The Other Side of the Coin: Empowerment & the Individual

2:00PM Break

2:30PM Diana Hebert, Partner, Dirigo — The Soundtrack to Your Life

2:55PM Garry Foisy, Partner, Dirigo — Unempowered by Choice

3:15PM Break

3:50PM Marissa Ruff, Vice President, Seven Hills RI — Empowerment Through Presence

4:15PM Jenny Hoffmann, CEO, NEMIC — Stories of Strength: Turning SOS Moments Into Empowerment

4:40PM Capstone: All Speakers

5:00PM Networking & Refreshments at Lobby Bar

SEATING & TICKETS

Register now and save with our "BLACKFRIDAY" promo code and discount—just $149 through December 15, 2025! Starting December 16th, tickets will be $199, so don’t wait!

Ticket Sales end Friday, February 6, 2026.