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SINCE 2018

TEN YEARS OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Since 2018, Ignite has brought leaders together to learn, connect and grow through powerful ideas and practical inspiration. Ignite 2027 celebrates a decade of developing leaders and strengthening the people who move organizations and communities forward.

2018 IGNITE
Ignite 2018

January 18, 2018

The first Ignite introduced Tupelo to an ambitious new kind of leadership conference featuring nationally recognized authors, entrepreneurs, executives and inspirational speakers. Jon Acuff, Liz Forkin Bohannon, Kelly Williams Brown, Jon Gordon, Inky Johnson, David Stillman and Sean Suggs helped establish the energy, variety and practical leadership focus that would define Ignite for years to come.
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2019 IGNITE
Ignite 2019

January 17, 2019

Ignite 2019 explored attitude, talent, communication, purpose, personal presence and the discipline of focusing on what matters most. Aaron Davis, Randy Gravitt, Vera Jones, Greg McKeown, Justin Patton, Brittany Wagner, Nick Weaver and Josh West brought lessons from leadership, broadcasting, coaching, entrepreneurship and bestselling books.
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2020 IGNITE
Ignite 2020

January 16, 2020

Ignite 2020 brought together a wide range of voices on workplace culture, economic development, entrepreneurship, habits, humor and authentic leadership. Ginger Hardage, Ron Kitchens, Mitch McCamey, Gretchen Rubin, Drew Tarvin and Carlos Whittaker encouraged attendees to build stronger organizations while bringing more purpose and humanity to their work.
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2021 IGNITE
Ignite 2021

April 15, 2021

Ignite 2021 modified the date due to the pandemic, but still focused on courage, communication, healthy relationships and creating positive change. Jess Ekstrom, Kwame Christian and Dr. Henry Cloud gave attendees practical tools for navigating difficult conversations, setting boundaries and leading with confidence.
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2022 IGNITE
Ignite 2022

January 13, 2022

Ignite 2022 featured powerful stories of achievement, trust, discipline and leadership under pressure. Dominique Dawes, CMDR Rorke Denver, David Horsager and Ben Napier offered lessons drawn from Olympic competition, military service, business and entrepreneurship.
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2023 IGNITE
Ignite 2023

January 12, 2023

Ignite 2023 brought leadership lessons from the worlds of sports, business, coaching, entrepreneurship and personal development. Molly Fletcher, Suneel Gupta, Justin Patton, Chris Singleton, Ike Thrash and Joe Thrash inspired attendees to build confidence, strengthen relationships and create lasting impact.
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2024 IGNITE
Ignite 2024

January 25, 2024

Ignite 2024 explored the power of focus, connection, creativity and intentional action. Jeri Carter, Jade Simmons, Curt Steinhorst and Chris Tuff encouraged attendees to think differently about how they work, communicate and lead.
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2025 IGNITE
Ignite 2025

January 30, 2025

Ignite 2025 focused on meaningful goals, stronger communication, community impact and the courage to keep moving forward. Jon Acuff, Erica Dhawan, Norris Grizzard and Justin Wren gave attendees practical ideas for leading themselves, connecting with others and making a difference.
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2026 IGNITE
Ignite 2026

January 29, 2026

Ignite 2026 brought together three very different perspectives on leadership, from elite team performance and artificial intelligence to entrepreneurship and resilience. John “GUCCI” Foley, Noelle Russell and Justin Forsett challenged attendees to lead with greater focus, adaptability and purpose.
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IGNITE 2027 WILL BE 10 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Ignite 2027 will mark ten years of developing leaders, strengthening connections and inspiring people to make a greater impact in their organizations and communities. Over the past decade, Ignite has brought thousands of leaders together to learn, grow and move forward with renewed purpose, and our tenth year will celebrate that legacy while looking ahead to what comes next.

Join us to hear from three excellent speakers from Maxwell Leadership: John Maxwell, Valorie Burton, and Mark Cole.
  • January 21, 2027
  • Tupelo, Mississippi
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