Inform USA Annual Conference 2026
The Inform USA network of peers from the U.S. and Canada convene annually for a conference experience unlike anything you've experienced before.
Attendees experience:
- Expert-led sessions on topics most relevant to Community Navigation
- Dedicated networking opportunities with peers
- An exhibit hall featuring top vendors serving the nonprofit sector
- Opportunities to receive professional development credits for Inform USA Certification
- An awards ceremony honoring the exceptional work of our members
Conference Agenda At A Glance:
The Venue
The Louisville Marriott Downtown is a hotel located in the heart of the city, offering amenities like an indoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and on-site restaurants. The hotel is conveniently situated in downtown Louisville, allowing guests easy access to attractions.
The Location
Louisville, Kentucky is an entirely different type of Southern. With a booming bourbon renaissance, iconic attractions, world-class hotels & venues and a renowned culinary scene, Louisville is an experience like no other city. The ideal itinerary for a day in Louisville will take you to iconic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, or to one of the eight urban bourbon distilleries within walking distance to the hotel. Hit a home run during your trip with a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum, where you can have your photo taken with the world's largest baseball bat. End the day with a stroll down 4th Street Live! where you will experience a full block of indoor/outdoor entertainment with nightlife, restaurants and music.
Keynote Speakers:
Michelle Ryder
Driven but Drained: The Hidden Costs of Mission-Based Work
In the nonprofit world, burnout isn’t always a bug. It’s all too often treated like a badge of honor. This keynote exposes the deep toll of being “driven by mission,” from toxic productivity to chronic underinvestment in staff well-being. It’s time we stop accepting exhaustion as proof of commitment and start redefining what sustainable impact really means.
Tammy Charles
The Rhythm of Renewal: Evolving Self-Care in an Age of Change
As the pace of our world accelerates, self-care is evolving from bubble baths to soul care. In this inspiring keynote, Tammy Charles, Chief Revenue Officer of BIA explores how to reconnect to joy, create new rhythms, and find balance amid the demands of service work. Through honest reflection and practical tools, she helps attendees identify what truly replenishes them in this season — and release what no longer does. You’ll leave grounded, renewed, and ready to keep leading with purpose.
Become A Speaker:
The window to submit an RFP to be part of this Inform USA Event has closed. Please reach out to Sandra Ray with any follow up questions, sandra@informusa.org
Session Descriptions:
Hot off the press! Here are the descriptions for this year's sessions and symposiums. We have a few more updates to make so keep checking back!
Frequently Asked Questions:
As the event gets closer, more and more details are needed. Check this page for some of the answers to your questions. Still don't see the answer? Reach out to Laura Zile at laura@informusa.org.
Cancellation Policy: Inform USA has a no-refund policy for our conference. We do understand that things can come up and changes sometimes need to be made. Please contact laura@informusa.org should the need arise and there will be a $50 fee for original registration changes after March 1, 2026. No changes will be accepted after May 10, 2026.
Accessibility: Inform USA wants everyone to be able to participate fully in all of our offerings. Please visit our Accessibility Page for more details and to request an accommodation for any Inform USA program or event.
