The summit for leaders igniting digital growth.
A one-day gathering for entrepreneurs, executives, and growth-minded leaders who want more than surface-level tactics — strategy you can implement the next day.
A working day for leaders responsible for direction.
IGNiTE 2026 is designed for the people setting direction, aligning teams, and driving measurable results in a digital world. You'll hear from founders and executives actively leading digital transformation — sessions combine strategic perspective with practical application so you leave with both insight and direction.
Internal Clarity
Align your leadership team around a focused, actionable digital strategy.
External Authority
Strengthen your position in the market through visibility, trust, and thought leadership.
Personal Growth
Get inspired and take action on your own personal and professional goals.
See what IGNiTE is about.
Agenda
- 8:00 AMRegistration, Breakfast & Networking
- 9:00 AMYour Favorite Teacher's ToolkitBuilding trust through educational content with Ema Roloff & Zak Heimerl
- 9:45 AMOpen Always Beats ReadyCreative leadership & mindset session with Ian McCain
- 10:30 AMCoffee & Networking Break
- 11:00 AMLeading With PurposeA fireside chat with Cayce Lynch on leading a purpose-driven organization
- 12:00 PMLunch
- 1:00 PMBuilt Online: How Small Businesses Are Winning on SocialPanel with Phillip Morris, Dave Crysler, Bobbie Shrivastav, Victoria Thayer & Alexander Dopazo
- 2:00 PMSnack & Networking Break
- 2:30 PMThe Open Source Self — Scaling Influence Inside a Global GiantCreating impact at large organizations with Ryan Etten
- 3:15 PMDigital Leadership: How To Be a Leader in a World Full of Followers — Book Q&AEma & James Roloff
- 4:00 PMClosing Remarks
- 4:10 PMHappy Hour & Networking
- 5:30 PMSummit Concludes
Voices on the IGNiTE stage.
Operators, founders, and creative leaders sharing what's actually working in digital leadership today.
Park Hotel, Madison.
A historic boutique hotel steps from the Wisconsin State Capitol, in the heart of downtown Madison. Walk to dinner, the lakefront, and the Capitol Square.
Get your ticket at the Advanced Rate.
Available through August 15th, 11:59 PM
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September 3, 2026 · Park Hotel · Madison, WI