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2026 Conference
Building a Connected Culture by
Centering Human Relations
Featuring…
Thought Leaders and Community Voices Engaging Across Business, Education, and Community Sectors
Continuing the Conversation: It Takes A Village – Free evening community event highlighting youth and family engagement
May 5-7, 2026
Elkhart, Indiana
Building a connected culture is about a shared commitment to connection, collaboration, and engagement across business, education, and community—We Are One Community—There Is No Separation
Featured Speakers
Levon Johnson
President | CEO<br />
MODERATOR SPEAKER
“It Takes a Village” with Mayor Rod Roberson and Superintendent Dr.Larry Huff
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Larry Huff, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Elkhart Community Schools
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Collaborate with thought leaders and strategize to attract and retain talent, advocate for youth, and provide services and meaningful value to community members.
Why Attend?
The ONLY Conference
Focused on Community-Based
Intercultural Relations
The workforce is evolving—will you evolve with it? The key to staying ahead is mastering the human-centered skills that fuel innovation.
We bring together businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits to network and collaborate on the most pressing topics facing organizations today.
Lead with more than expertise—create, problem-solve, and navigate complexity
Generate ideas for how to build the infrastructure needed at your organization
Attract and retain top talent with a culture of competence, collaboration, and positive leadership
Opportunities to Connect
& Learn
Learn more about the Intercultural Relations Institute, host of the Thought Leadership Conference.
Panel Discussions
Networking
continuing the conversation
Engagement since 2016
Attendees over 10 years
Speakers each year
Connections made
Join Us!
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Tickets on Sale in January 2026
Accommodations
Hotel Elkhart Tapestry Collection by Hilton