2026 MIBE Summit

JANUARY 25-27th | Infinity Park | Denver, CO

Ready to shatter the status quo and revolutionize your leadership? Welcome to THE must-attend event for hospitality leaders committed to building workplaces that don’t just work, but thrive. Over two and a half action-packed days, you’ll dive headfirst into the art of heart leadership; real, raw, and revolutionary. Brace yourself for soul-stirring speakers, game-changing breakout sessions, and electrifying activities that will ignite your leadership journey, forge unbreakable bonds with fellow trailblazers, and arm you with badass tools to lead like never before. If your leadership spark has flickered or you’ve got rising stars ready to blaze their own trail, this is THE place to be. Don’t just lead…LEAD WITH HEART. Register today and make your leadership legendary!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Ryan Leak

As the CEO of a leadership development firm based in Dallas, Ryan and his team train over 30,000 leaders annually — from Fortune 500 companies to professional sports teams. His unique talent for turning setbacks into opportunities, emphasizing the importance of resilience and the value of learning from failure, makes his teachings impactful and actionable with a splash of humor.

Ryan's passion is helping leaders push past autopilot and level up in their lives and careers. He spreads this empowering message through coaching, speaking, and leveraging the power of video to reach thousands through his online platforms. He is the author of the USA Today bestselling book "Chasing Failure," the Wall Street Journal bestselling book "Leveling Up," and his latest work, "How to Work with Complicated People." His work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Good Morning America and The Today Show.

With an engaging personality and a deep understanding of human dynamics, Ryan continues to motivate and equip people to overcome challenges and succeed in their endeavors. He is also widely known for planning his viral proposal and wedding on the same day.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Shawn Achor

After spending twelve years at Harvard University, Shawn Achor has become one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between happiness and success. His research on mindset made the cover of Harvard Business Review, his TED talk is one of the most popular of all time with over 25 million views, and his lecture airing on PBS has been seen by millions. Shawn’s talks have taken him to more than 50 countries to speak to a wide range of audiences including six battalions of Marines at Camp Pendleton, all the NBA team owners, CEOs in China, doctors in Dubai, school children in South Africa, farmers in Zimbabwe, leaders at the Pentagon, and to half of the Fortune 100 companies. Shawn is one of only two speakers to ever be invited to speak to the White House staff at Camp David.

Shawn is the New York Times best-selling author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential. His Happiness Advantage training is one of the largest and most successful positive psychology corporate training programs in the world.

Shawn’s research has been published in the top psychology journal for work he did at UBS in partnership with Yale University to transform how stress impacts the body. He also did a two-part series with Oprah at her house to discuss his mission to bring positive psychology to the world.

SUMMIT EMCEE

Terrica

Speaker. Educator. Coach. Everyone’s Favorite Motherhustler.

A big-city girl with deep Southern roots, she’s equal parts sweet tea and vodka; she’s nice…but packs a punch. Terrica built her sought-after wedding planning firm from the ground up, navigating the DIY route, name changes, and all the bumps along the way. Now, as a speaker, educator, and coach, she’s here to be the mentor she needed when she was starting out: sharing honest, relatable strategies to help build a thriving business—no fluff, just real results.

Part brand genius, part straight-shooting mentor, she helps build the business you’ve always dreamed of (minus the mistakes she made along the way). As an award-winning wedding industry educator, who turned a love for weddings into an educational system that has transformed thousands into thriving businesses, Terrica is here to help you do the same.

BETTER TOGETHER SPECIAL:

Bring your team to receive 4 registrations for the price of 3!

*Discount automatically applied during checkout

MEMBER PRICE
until October 1st

$2295

$1795

*MIBE Monthly & MIBE Masters members
receive $200-off each in-person event registration. Use your member code at checkout!

EARLY BIRD PRICE
until October 1st

$2495

$1995

Ready to transform your leadership style and turbocharge your team’s culture?

Join us for an electrifying experience packed with:

  • Award-winning speakers who bring heart leadership and intentional culture building right to your doorstep. No fluff, all fire.

  • Real-deal connections with passionate professionals who get what it means to lead with heart.

  • A rare peek behind the curtains at one of Colorado’s top workplaces! See success in action and steal the secrets.

  • Power-packed deep dive breakout sessions where heart leadership comes alive and you walk away ready to make change happen.

  • Sip, snack, and socialize during happy hour with drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

  • Fuel up with delicious breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday (because inspiration needs sustenance).

  • Celebrate BIG at the MIBE Awards with dinner, drinks, and some serious recognition vibes.

  • All wrapped up in one undeniably awesome experience guaranteed to leave you buzzing with energy and inspiration.

This isn’t just another conference; it’s your next-level leadership adventure. Sign up now and lead with heart like never before!

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Hotel Partners

STAY IN GLENDALE

Appx 5-15 min walk to venue

 Hampton Inn & Suites

7 minute walk to Infinity Park. Special MIBE Group Rate applied when you book with button below!

Hilton Garden Inn Glendale

15 minute walk to Infinity Park. Special MIBE Group Rate applied when you book with button below!

Residence Inn Marriott

12 minute walk to Infinity Park. Special MIBE Group Rate applied when you book with button below!

Appx 5-10 min ride to venue

Courtyard Marriott

7 minute ride to Infinity Park. Special MIBE Group Rate applied when you book with button below!

STAY IN CHERRY CREEK

Appx 10-15 min ride to venue

Halcyon

Clayton Hotel

Moxy Denver Cherry Creek

Hotel Clio

Jacquard Hotel

If you prefer to stay closer to Downtown Denver, there are many great hotel options (appx 20-25 drive). Visit our Guide to Denver to learn more.