National Association of Personnel Services

NAPS Ignite 2026 Annual Conference

NAPS Ignite 2026 Annual Conference

Annual Conference  ·  November 1–3, 2026  ·  St. Pete Beach, Florida

Hilton Sirata Beach Resort
3 Days of Education & Networking
CPC & CTS Certification Available
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Agenda At-A-Glance

 

Three energizing days of keynotes, breakout sessions, networking, and professional development at the beautiful Hilton Sirata Beach Resort.

 
Keynote
 
General Session
 
Workshop
 
Social/Networking
 
Track A
 
Track B
 
Track C
Pre-Conference Saturday, October 31
3:00–6:00 PM
Workshop
Building a Blended Firm: Your Roadmap to Direct Hire, Staffing & Success at Ignite
9:00 PM–1:00 AM
Social
NAPS Ignite After Dark: Clearwater Beach Halloween Pub Tour 🎃
Day 1 Sunday, November 1
11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Registration
Conference Registration & Information Desk
King Foyer
11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Workshop
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
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
5 Steps to Differentiation, Gaining Client Share & Value Add
Diane Prince · Recruiting Agency 360
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 Harman · 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
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
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
Education

Conference Sessions

 

Click any session to read the full description. 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
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Industry Keynote Address
Keynote
Danny Cahill
Tuesday, Nov. 3 · 8:45–10:00 AM
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Top Echelon Software Presentation
Track A
Todd Bossler
Top Echelon Software · Mon 10:00 AM
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Recruiter AI Mastery: Automate Sourcing, Clients and Job Orders at Scale
Track A
Kimberly Patrick-Berges
HireGenie & LinkedLeeds · Mon 11:30 AM
Read More
Mastering the Match: Candidate Matching Techniques That Lead to More Placements
Track A
Tom Erb
Tallann Resources · Mon 2:00 PM
Read More
The Soft Middle
Track A
Jay Mattern
TerraFirma Marketing · Mon 3:30 PM
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Making a Difference: It's a Legacy, Not Just a Job
Track B
Michael Goldman
Strategic Associates, Inc. · Mon 10:00 AM
Read More
Selling Less, Winning More: Building Intentional Revenue in 2026
Track B
Kortney Harman
Crelate · Mon 11:30 AM
Read More
Doubling Agency Margins by Hiring International Recruiters
Track B
Greg Fischer
Well Oiled Machine · Mon 2:00 PM
Read More
CPC/CTS: What Has Changed in the Last Year — Immersion Class & Exam
Track B
Certification Immersion
Mon 3:30 PM
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5 Steps to Differentiation, Gaining Client Share & Value Add
Track C
Diane Prince
Recruiting Agency 360 · Mon 10:00 AM
Read More
Growing Long Term Value in Your Firm
Track C
Jon Davis
Signature Back Office · Mon 11:30 AM
Read More
AI & the Legal Landscape
Track C
Heather Ries
Fox Rothschild LLP · Mon 2:00 PM
Read More
Differentiation, Gaining Client Share & Value Add
Track C
Kim Henderson
Cobalt Compass · Mon 3:30 PM
Read More
Seven Consultative Strategies That Elevate Your Influence, Income and Impact
General
Barb Bruno
Good as Gold Training · Tue 10:15 AM
Read More
No One Wants to Talk to You. Here's How to Change That.
General
Brad Bialy
Haley Marketing · Tue 1:30 PM
Read More
AI Unfiltered: Perspectives from Recruiting, Staffing, Legal & Technology Leaders
Panel
Industry Panel
Tue 11:45 AM · Lunch Panel
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Closing Pinnacle Panel: Best Practices of Big Billers
Closing
Pinnacle Society Members
Tue 3:00 PM
Read More
Presenters

2026 Conference 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
Carly Patterson
Olympic Gold Medalist
Keynote
Danny Cahill
Danny Cahill
 
Keynote
Barb Bruno
Barb Bruno
Good as Gold Training
Workshop + General
Brad Bialy
Brad Bialy
Haley Marketing
Speaker
Mark Carlson
Mark Carlson, CPC
NAPS Chair
Welcome
Michael Goldman
Michael Goldman
Strategic Associates, Inc.
Track B
Diane Prince
Diane Prince
Recruiting Agency 360
Track C
Kimber Berges
Kimberly Patrick-Berges
HireGenie & LinkedLeeds
Track A
Kortney Harman
Kortney Harman
Crelate
Track B
Jon Davis
Jon Davis
Signature Back Office
Track C
Tom Erb
Tom Erb
Tallann Resources
Track A
Greg Fischer
Greg Fischer
Well Oiled Machine
Track B
Heather Ries
Heather Ries
Fox Rothschild LLP
Track C
Jay Mattern
Jay Mattern
TerraFirma Marketing
Track A
Kim Henderson
Kim Henderson
Cobalt Compass
Track C
Todd Bossler
Todd Bossler
Top Echelon Software
Track A

Click any speaker card to their info and bio.

Hilton Sirata Beach Resort
Hilton Sirata Beach Resort
5300 Gulf Blvd · St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Conference Venue

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.

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
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.)

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2 Power Keynotes
12+ Breakout Sessions
Certification Opportunity
Beachside Networking Events
Gulf Coast Location
Beach Bonfire + Dance Jam
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Hilton Sirata Beach Resort · St. Pete Beach, FL · November 1–3, 2026

Professional Development

Get Certified at the Conference

 

NAPS Ignite 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.

Learn About Conference Certification Purchase Exam

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.

Partners

Sponsors & Exhibitors

 

NAPS Ignite 2026 brings together the staffing industry's leading solution providers. Meet them on the exhibit floor and in the session tracks.

2026 Confirmed Partners