National Association of Personnel Services
NAPS Ignite Conference 2026
Sparking Connections – Inspiring Innovation
November 1–3, 2026
Hilton Sirata Beach Resort
St. Pete Beach, Florida
3 Days of Education & Networking · CPC & CTS Certification Available
Agenda At-A-Glance
Three energizing days of keynotes, breakout sessions, networking, and professional development at the beautiful Hilton Sirata Beach Resort.
Pre-Conference · Saturday, October 31
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:00 PM–1:00 AM | Social NAPS Ignite After Dark: Clearwater Beach Halloween Pub Tour 🎃 |
Day 1 · Sunday, November 1
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM–6:00 PM | Registration Conference Registration & Information Desk King Foyer |
| 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Workshop Women Who IGNITE: Women in Recruiting and Staffing Workshop Barb Bruno — Good as Gold Training Sabal-Canary Palm, 3rd Floor |
| 2:00–4:00 PM | Setup Exhibitor Set-Up |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Networking Exhibits Open & Cocktail Reception |
| 6:00–8:00 PM | Free Time Dinner on Your Own |
| 8:00–10:00 PM | Social Ignite the Night: NAPS Beach Bonfire 🔥 |
Day 2 · Monday, November 2
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM–5:00 PM | Registration Conference Registration & Information Desk |
| 7:00–8:00 AM | Networking Breakfast & Exhibits |
| 8:00–8:30 AM | Welcome Welcome to NAPS Ignite 2026 Mark Carlson, CPC — NAPS Chair |
| 8:30–9:30 AM | Keynote Motivational Keynote Address Carly Patterson — Olympic Gold Medalist |
| 9:30–10:00 AM | Exhibits Visit with the Exhibitors |
| 10:00–11:00 AM | Concurrent Sessions Track A: Tech Recruiting Hacks for Recruiters — Todd Bossler · Top Echelon Track B: Making a Difference: It’s a Legacy, Not Just a Job — Michael Goldman · Strategic Associates Track C: TBA |
| 11:00–11:30 AM | Exhibits Visit with the Exhibitors |
| 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Concurrent Sessions Track A: Recruiter AI Mastery: Automate Sourcing, Clients and Job Orders at Scale — Kimberly Patrick-Berges · HireGenie & LinkedLeeds Track B: Selling Less, Winning More: Building Intentional Revenue in 2026 — Kortney Harmon · Crelate Track C: Growing Long Term Value in Your Firm — Jon Davis · Signature Back Office |
| 12:30–2:00 PM | Break Lunch |
| 2:00–3:00 PM | Concurrent Sessions Track A: Mastering the Match: Candidate Matching Techniques That Lead to More Placements — Tom Erb · Tallann Resources Track B: Doubling Agency Margins by Hiring International Recruiters — Greg Fischer · Well Oiled Machine Track C: AI & the Legal Landscape — Heather Ries · Fox Rothschild LLP |
| 3:00–3:30 PM | Exhibits Visit with the Exhibitors |
| 3:30–4:30 PM | Concurrent Sessions Track A: The Soft Middle — Jay Mattern · TerraFirma Marketing Track B: CPC/CTS: What Has Changed in the Last Year — Immersion Class & Exam · Certification Track (This class & exam will run from 3:30 – 5:30pm) Track C: Differentiation, Gaining Client Share & Value Add — Kim Henderson · Cobalt Compass |
| 4:30–8:00 PM | Free Time Dinner on Your Own |
| 8:00–11:00 PM | Social NAPS Dance Jam 🎉 DJ: TL Jentgens |
Day 3 · Tuesday, November 3
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM–4:00 PM | Registration Conference Registration & Information Desk |
| 8:00–8:45 AM | Networking Breakfast & Exhibits |
| 8:45–10:00 AM | Keynote Industry Keynote Address Danny Cahill |
| 10:00–10:15 AM | Exhibits Visit with the Exhibitors |
| 10:15–11:30 AM | General Session Seven Consultative Strategies That Elevate Your Influence, Income and Impact Barb Bruno — Good as Gold Training |
| 11:45 AM–1:15 PM | Panel & Lunch AI Unfiltered: Perspectives from Recruiting, Staffing, Legal & Technology Leaders |
| 1:15–1:30 PM | Break Break |
| 1:30–2:45 PM | General Session No One Wants to Talk to You. Here’s How to Change That. Brad Bialy — Haley Marketing |
| 3:00–4:30 PM | Closing Closing Pinnacle Panel: Best Practices of Big Billers |
Conference Sessions
Choose your track each day — every path is packed with actionable insights.
Motivational Keynote Address
Keynote
Carly Patterson
Olympic Gold Medalist · Monday, Nov. 2 · 8:30–9:30 AM
Industry Keynote Address
Keynote
Danny Cahill
Tuesday, Nov. 3 · 8:45–10:00 AM
Top Echelon Software Presentation
Track A
Todd Bossler
Top Echelon Software · Mon 10:00 AM
Recruiter AI Mastery: Automate Sourcing, Clients and Job Orders at Scale
Track A
Kimberly Patrick-Berges
HireGenie & LinkedLeeds · Mon 11:30 AM
Mastering the Match: Candidate Matching Techniques That Lead to More Placements
Track A
Tom Erb
Tallann Resources · Mon 2:00 PM
The Soft Middle
Track A
Jay Mattern
TerraFirma Marketing · Mon 3:30 PM
Making a Difference: It’s a Legacy, Not Just a Job
Track B
Michael Goldman
Strategic Associates, Inc. · Mon 10:00 AM
Selling Less, Winning More: Building Intentional Revenue in 2026
Track B
Kortney Harmon
Crelate · Mon 11:30 AM
Doubling Agency Margins by Hiring International Recruiters
Track B
Greg Fischer
Well Oiled Machine · Mon 2:00 PM
CPC/CTS: What Has Changed in the Last Year — Immersion Class & Exam
Track B
Certification Immersion
Mon 3:30 PM
Growing Long Term Value in Your Firm
Track C
Jon Davis
Signature Back Office · Mon 11:30 AM
AI & the Legal Landscape
Track C
Heather Ries
Fox Rothschild LLP · Mon 2:00 PM
Differentiation, Gaining Client Share & Value Add
Track C
Kim Henderson
Cobalt Compass · Mon 3:30 PM
Seven Consultative Strategies That Elevate Your Influence, Income and Impact
General
Barb Bruno
Good as Gold Training · Tue 10:15 AM
No One Wants to Talk to You. Here’s How to Change That.
General
Brad Bialy
Haley Marketing · Tue 1:30 PM
AI Unfiltered: Perspectives from Recruiting, Staffing, Legal & Technology Leaders
Panel
Industry Panel
Tue 11:45 AM · Lunch Panel
Closing Pinnacle Panel: Best Practices of Big Billers
Closing
Pinnacle Society Members
Tue 3:00 PM
Motivational Keynote Address
Keynote
Carly Patterson
Olympic Gold Medalist · Monday, Nov. 2 · 8:30–9:30 AM
Industry Keynote Address
Keynote
Danny Cahill
Tuesday, Nov. 3 · 8:45–10:00 AM
Top Echelon Software Presentation
Track A
Todd Bossler
Top Echelon Software · Mon 10:00 AM
Recruiter AI Mastery: Automate Sourcing, Clients and Job Orders at Scale
Track A
Kimberly Patrick-Berges
HireGenie & LinkedLeeds · Mon 11:30 AM
Mastering the Match: Candidate Matching Techniques That Lead to More Placements
Track A
Tom Erb
Tallann Resources · Mon 2:00 PM
The Soft Middle
Track A
Jay Mattern
TerraFirma Marketing · Mon 3:30 PM
Making a Difference: It’s a Legacy, Not Just a Job
Track B
Michael Goldman
Strategic Associates, Inc. · Mon 10:00 AM
Selling Less, Winning More: Building Intentional Revenue in 2026
Track B
Kortney Harmon
Crelate · Mon 11:30 AM
Doubling Agency Margins by Hiring International Recruiters
Track B
Greg Fischer
Well Oiled Machine · Mon 2:00 PM
CPC/CTS: What Has Changed in the Last Year — Immersion Class & Exam
Track B
Certification Immersion
Mon 3:30 PM
Growing Long Term Value in Your Firm
Track C
Jon Davis
Signature Back Office · Mon 11:30 AM
AI & the Legal Landscape
Track C
Heather Ries
Fox Rothschild LLP · Mon 2:00 PM
Differentiation, Gaining Client Share & Value Add
Track C
Kim Henderson
Cobalt Compass · Mon 3:30 PM
NAPS Ignite Conference 2026 Speakers
Industry thought leaders, keynote powerhouses, and working practitioners sharing real-world strategies you can implement the moment you’re back at your desk.
Carly Patterson
Olympic Gold Medalist
Keynote
Danny Cahill
Keynote
Barb Bruno
Good as Gold Training
Workshop + General
Brad Bialy
Haley Marketing
Speaker
Mark Carlson, CPC
NAPS Chair
Welcome
Michael Goldman
Strategic Associates, Inc.
Track B
Kimberly Patrick-Berges
HireGenie & LinkedLeeds
Track A
Kortney Harmon
Crelate
Track B
Jon Davis
Signature Back Office
Track C
Tom Erb
Tallann Resources
Track A
Greg Fischer
Well Oiled Machine
Track B
Heather Ries
Fox Rothschild LLP
Track C
Jay Mattern
TerraFirma Marketing
Track A
Kim Henderson
Cobalt Compass
Track C
Todd Bossler
Top Echelon Software
Track A
Where the Gulf Meets Great Ideas
Situated directly on the sparkling shores of St. Pete Beach, the Hilton Sirata Beach Resort is your home base for three unforgettable days of education, connection, and inspiration — with the Gulf of Mexico right outside your door.
Location
5300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Directly on the Gulf of Mexico, minutes from Clearwater.
Conference Dates: November 1–3, 2026
Pre-conference activities begin Saturday, October 31
3 Convenient Airport Options
Tampa International (TPA): ~30 min · 28 miles
Largest selection of nonstop flights
St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE): ~20 min · 16 miles
Closest airport; Spirit, Allegiant & Frontier hubs
Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ): ~45 min · 35 miles
Smaller, easy in-and-out option
Hotel Room Block Available
Conference Special Room Rate: $199/per night
Book by Friday, October 16th!
The special nightly rate includes the Daily Resort Charge!
(Daily Resort Charge includes: Guest internet access, 2 bottled waters daily; recreational activities including cornhole, ping pong, foosball, video game room, boogie boards, and beach activities; instructor led beach yoga; bicycle rentals; Suncoast Watersports 10% discount; live music daily.)
Ready to Ignite 2026?
✓ 2 Power Keynotes ✓ 12+ Breakout Sessions ✓ Certification Opportunity ✓ Beachside Networking Events ✓ Gulf Coast Location ✓ Beach Bonfire + Dance Jam
Hilton Sirata Beach Resort · St. Pete Beach, FL · November 1–3, 2026
Get Certified at the Conference
NAPS Ignite Conference 2026 is one of the best opportunities to earn or renew your industry certification. Exam prep sessions are woven right into the agenda.
CPC — Certified Personnel Consultant
The gold standard credential for direct-hire and executive search professionals.
CTS — Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist
Demonstrates mastery of temporary and contract staffing practices.
Immersion Class Included
Track B on Monday afternoon features a dedicated CPC/CTS immersion class covering what’s changed in the last year — ideal for candidates and those looking to recertify.
Earn CEUs Throughout the Conference
Every general session, breakout, and keynote counts toward your continuing education requirements. Arrive and leave with more credentials than you came with.
Study with Peers
Network with fellow candidates and sit your exam in a supportive, energized environment surrounded by the industry’s best professionals.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
NAPS Ignite Conference 2026 brings together the staffing industry’s leading solution providers. Meet them on the exhibit floor and in the session tracks.
2026 Confirmed Partners: Top Echelon · Spott · Haley Marketing · Sage
Reach 200+ Staffing & Recruiting Professionals
Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities for NAPS Ignite Conference 2026 are available now. Get in front of decision-makers, firm owners, and top billers from across the country at one of the industry’s most energizing events of the year.
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