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


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SEE WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR!


Speakers

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Anna Chaney

    ANNA CHANEY

    Founder
    Herrington on the Bay

  • David Victor

    DAVID VICTOR

    Owner
    On the Vine Catering

  • Dilushka Wanigatunga

    DILUSHKA WANIGATUNGA

    VP of Operations
    Beets Hospitality

  • Jeremy Edmonds

    JEREMY EDMONDS

    VP of People & Culture
    Snooze an A.M. Eatery

  • Keyon Hammond

    KEYON HAMMOND

    Executive Chef/Co-Owner
    Get Plated Catering

  • MARINA PATTON

    MARINA PATTON

    Director of Events
    Domenico Winery

  • Matt Phelan

    MATT PHELAN

    Owner/President
    Simply Fresh Events

  • Megan Palmer Rivera

    MEGAN PALMER RIVERA

    CEO
    Palmer's Market, Catering & Events

  • Nathaniel Neubauer

    NATHANIEL NEUBAUER

    CEO/Owner
    Contemporary Catering

  • Paige Carney

    PAIGE CARNEY

    Owner
    Purple Onion Catering

MIBE of the Year

Heart Leader on the Rise

  • Allison Moening

    ALLISON MOENING

    Executive Pastry Chef
    Copper Kitchen

  • Jared Barnachea

    JARED BARNACHEA

    Office Administrator
    Catered Too!

  • Katelyn Reisma

    KATELYN REISMA

    Catering Manager
    Vibrant Occasions Catering

  • Michelle Stout

    MICHELLE STOUT

    Recreation Manager
    Apex Park & Recreation District

  • Xavier Vasquez

    XAVIER VASQUEZ

    Catering & Event Production Manager
    NV Catering

Best Company Event

Best Employee Recognition Program

Best Activation of Core Values or Mission

Watch the 2022 MIBE Awards video!