2025 MIBE Summit
JANUARY 26-28th | DENVER, CO
Our marquee annual event for the MIBE community. A gathering of heart leaders who are committed to creating better workplace environments and making a difference in the lives of the people they work with.
Over the course of two and a half days, we will review what it means to be a heart leader and dive deep into heart leadership in action. Through speakers, breakout sessions and activities, you will have the opportunity for introspection on your heart leadership journey, strengthen connections with other heart leaders, and be inspired with tools that will help you to become an even better leader. If you’re in need of a spark to light your leadership fire, or have people on your team that need to level-up their own leadership, you won’t want to miss this event.
EARLY-BIRD PRICING
$1695
Regular Price $2195
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Award-winning speakers and content on heart leadership and intentional culture building
Opportunities for meaningful connection with other attendees
A look behind the scenes of one of Colorado’s best places to work
Deep dive breakouts to discuss heart leadership in action
Happy hour drinks and hors d’oeuvres on Sunday evening
Breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday
Dinner and drinks at the MIBE Awards Ceremony Tuesday night
An overall awesome experience that will leave you energized and inspired
presented by
SEE WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR!
Speakers
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Anthony Lambatos
FOUNDER/KEYNOTE SPEAKER
2024 NACE ONE AWARDS SPEAKER OF THE YEAR WINNER!
Anthony Lambatos grew up in the catering business working for his father and founder of Footers Catering in Denver, Colorado. Anthony and his wife, April, purchased the business in 2010 and have successfully made the transition to a second-generation family business. As a sought-after speaker nationally within the hospitality industry, Anthony is passionate about helping leaders create a culture that allows their businesses to thrive. He specializes in heart leadership and management of teams with a focus on operational structure and employee engagement.
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Chester Elton
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING BUSINESS AUTHOR
Through his provocative, inspiring, and always entertaining talks, Chester will equip attendees with the knowledge to build extraordinary workplace cultures that drive engagement, innovation, and performance through practical strategies and actionable insights! One of today's most influential voices in workplace trends, Elton provides real solutions and his work is supported by research with more than one million working adults.
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Bri Borin
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Bri believes that Snooze is about so much more than just serving up amazing breakfasts — it’s also about mindfully sourcing and preparing sustainable food, giving back to local communities, creating a sense of home for Snoozers and Guests, and allowing each Snoozer to show up authentically as their true self.
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Jeremy Edmonds
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jeremy’s relentless pursuit of the best employee experience and passion for culture has been a driving force throughout his career. After 11 years in talent recruiting, Jeremy turned his focus toward the science of engagement, and has built a career as a thought leader in the culture, performance development, and leadership space.
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Brother Luck
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
CHEF & AUTHOR
Chef Brother Luck is a James Beard nominee, a fan favorite on culinary competition shows like Top Chef, Chopped, and Beat Bobby Flay and a passionate restaurant owner in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Brother most recently appeared on The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show and was featured in Food and Wine Magazine. When he isn’t wowing taste buds and pushing culinary boundaries, you can find Brother on stage inspiring large audiences across the country. He thrives on mentorship and creating a safe place for mental health discussions and he is excited to share his personal journey through his highly reviewed memoir, “No Lucks Given: Life is hard but there is hope.”
And yes, that’s his real name.
Agenda
*Events/times subject to change
Sunday
January 26th
1-2pm | Registration @ Social Capitol
2-3pm | Welcome | April + Anthony Lambatos
3-4pm | Session
4-5pm | Breakout 1 | Get to Know Your Group
5-6:30pm | Happy Hour | Tours | Cryo Sessions @ Social Capitol | Footers Catering
7-9pm | MIBE Masters Dinner | Invite Only
Monday
January 27th
8-8:45 am | Breakfast | Footers Catering
8:45-12 pm | Morning Sessions | Breakout
12-1pm | Lunch | Footers Catering
1-5pm | Afternoon Sessions | Breakout
5-6:30pm | Hour Happy | Experiential Activities
*Footers Catering will provide all-day snacks and beverages
Tuesday
January 28th
8:00 - 8:45 am | Breakfast | Footers Catering
8:45 - 12:00 pm | Morning Sessions | Breakout
12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch | Footers Catering
1:00pm - 3:30 pm | Afternoon Sessions | Breakout
6:30pm - 12:00 am | MIBE Awards @ Social Capitol | Footers Catering
*Footers Catering will provide snacks and beverages
The MIBE Awards are OPEN!!!
CHECK OUT THE MIBE AWARD FINALISTS & WINNERS FROM LAST YEAR!
Heart Leader of the Year
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ANNA CHANEY
Founder
Herrington on the Bay -
DAVID VICTOR
Owner
On the Vine Catering -
DILUSHKA WANIGATUNGA
VP of Operations
Beets Hospitality -
JEREMY EDMONDS
VP of People & Culture
Snooze an A.M. Eatery -
KEYON HAMMOND
Executive Chef/Co-Owner
Get Plated Catering -
MARINA PATTON
Director of Events
Domenico Winery -
MATT PHELAN
Owner/President
Simply Fresh Events -
MEGAN PALMER RIVERA
CEO
Palmer's Market, Catering & Events -
NATHANIEL NEUBAUER
CEO/Owner
Contemporary Catering -
PAIGE CARNEY
Owner
Purple Onion Catering
MIBE of the Year
Heart Leader on the Rise
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ALLISON MOENING
Executive Pastry Chef
Copper Kitchen -
JARED BARNACHEA
Office Administrator
Catered Too! -
KATELYN REISMA
Catering Manager
Vibrant Occasions Catering -
MICHELLE STOUT
Recreation Manager
Apex Park & Recreation District -
XAVIER VASQUEZ
Catering & Event Production Manager
NV Catering