Clone of 2025 Inspire Conference Registration

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I plan to attend the conference as a...* This field is required.Select all that apply
Attendee
Speaker
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Reason for Attending* This field is required.Select all that apply.
General interest
Interested in starting or improving an association
Interest in networking: meeting other neighborhood leaders, city staff, etc.
Interest in learning sessions & workshops
Interest in Lunch Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mary Beth Wilkas Janke
Interest in Dinner Keynote Speaker: Lem Cartman
Award Dinner/ Celebration
Interest in pursuing a Sparked at Inspire Micro Grant
Registering as a speaker/ vendor
Participating as staff or a volunteer
Other
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I am registering to attend* This field is required.Select all that apply.
Morning and/or Afternoon Learning Sessions (Choose this option to save your seat at learning sessions!)
The Lunch Keynote: 12:30
The Awards Dinner & Dinner Keynote: 5:00
The session I'm facilitating only (for speakers only)
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Contact Info* This field is required.
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Neighborhood/ Organization & Quadrant* This field is required.Let us where you're from. Please note that attendees who do not live or work in the City of Fort Wayne will be redirected to our out-of-town registration form.
Please enter your neighborhood (For speakers & vendors: please indicate your organization)
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I don't reside in Fort Wayne
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I live in the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana
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I live and work in the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana
I neither live nor work in the City of Fort Wayne Indiana.
What is your connection to the City of Fort Wayne?
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Meal selections* This field is required.Select all meals you plan to eat the date of the conference and awards dinner. (We use these numbers to make sure we have enough seats and food for everyone! 😊)
Breakfast/Welcome: 8:00
Lunch/Keynote Presentation: 12:30
Dinner/Neighborhood awards ceremony: 5:00
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Are you bringing one or more guests with you to the awards dinner?
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Please provide us with the name of each of your dinner guestsWe use this information to make sure we have enough seats and food available for the event. 😊
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Guest 4
Guest 5
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Guest 7
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Preview of 2026 SpeakersDownload this document or visit www.inspirefortwayne.com if you would like to take a look at the 2026 Speaker line-up before you make your selections!
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Session Options - 9:00 amPlease choose one breakout session/ activity for each timeslot. Descriptions of sessions and workshops can be found on our website at www.inspirefortwayne.com.
9:10-10:00 (Collaboration)- Building a Coalition: The story of the Packard Area Planning Alliance (Kody Tinnel, Holly Munoz, Erik Long, Lyndsay Sheets, Fred Lanahan)
9:10-10:00 (Vibrancy)- Staying rooted when its hard: Sustaining hope and energy in community work (Kayla Sweet)
9:10-10:00 (Innovation & Resources)- Neighborhood Safety in Action: Practical Strategies for Neighborhood led change (Megan Grable, Paul (PJ) Smith, Dan Ingram, Christopher Felton)
I will not be attending any 9 am sessions
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Session Options - 10:00 amPlease choose one breakout session/ activity for each timeslot. Descriptions of sessions and workshops can be found on our website at www.inspirefortwayne.com.
10:10-11:00 (Collaboration)- Strengthening Neighborhoods Through Relationships and Shared Momentum (Lindsey Keller, Travis Barman, Brenda Holse)
10:10-11:00 (Vibrancy)- Influencing Policy: Community Advocacy and Disability Rights (Jeffrey Nolish)
10:10-11:00 (Innovation & Resources)- Who are the People in your Neighborhood? (Beth Boatright, Nathan Law)
I will not be attending any 10 am sessions
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Session Options - 11:00 amPlease choose one breakout session/ activity for each timeslot. Descriptions of sessions and workshops can be found on our website at www.inspirefortwayne.com.
11:10-12:00 (Collaboration)- Bringing People together - the Art of Community Convening (Lem Cartman)
11:10-12:00 (Collaboration) - From Helping Hands to Leading Hearts: Inspiring Your Volunteers (Mary Ann Mings)
11:10-12:00 (Vibrancy)- House to Home to Neighborhood: How Safe First Spaces Build Thriving Communities (Colleen Connell)
11:10-12:00 (Innovation & Resources)- Creative Subversion: Tools to Transform Housing and Build Resilient Communities (Scott Shall)
I will not be attending any 11 am sessions
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Hands-on Workshop to attend- 3:00 pm (After Lunch)Please choose one breakout session/ activity for each timeslot. Note: There is a gap in programming for Lunch (which includes our lunch keynote speaker and greetings from the Mayor). Descriptions of sessions and workshops can be found on our website at www.inspirefortwayne.com.
3:10-4:30 (Collaboration)- Start with What's Strong: Asset Mapping for Neighborhood Flourishing (Eric Smith)
3:10-4:30 (Vibrancy)- Who Does What? The Neighborhood Leader's Guide to Local Government (Andrew Downs)
3:10-4:30 (Innovation & Resources)- Culture & Community: Building Belonging from the Ground-Up- How equitable communication transforms neighborhoods, services, and systems (Raquel Kline & Susana Navarrete)
I will not be attending any 3 pm hands-on workshops
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Accommodations and Food AllergiesReasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with state and federal law. Any persons needing a reasonable accommodation should notify Réna at 260-427-2284 or TTY Phone number (260) 427-2284, within a reasonable time prior to the meeting.
Please list any specials accommodations you may need
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Shrimp/ Shellfish allergy/ restriction
Tree nut allergy/ restriction
Food Allergies/ Restrictions (select all that apply)
Please list any OTHER food allergies or restrictions you may have
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Volunteer InformationPlease let us know more about you!
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22-30
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Do you speak any languages other than English? If yes, which languages(s)?
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What is your t-shirt size?
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Volunteer Availability(Select all that apply)
Tuesday, August 25th - Bag Stuffing & Prep (12:00 - 1:30 pm)
Thursday, September 3rd - Volunteer Orientation (12:00 pm - 12:30pm)
Thursday, September 10th - General Prep (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Event Day! Friday, September 11th (see times below)
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Availability on Conference Day: September 11th(Please select all that apply)
Morning: 7:00am to 12:30pm
Afternoon: 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Evening: 4:30pm to 7:00pm
All day: 7:00am - 7:00pm
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Volunteer Roles- Day of the ConferenceLet us know which roles you prefer most!
Greeters
Sign-in table (morning)
Sign-in table (afternoon/ evening)
Breakout Facilitator/Guide & Timekeeper (Morning and/or afternoon)
Set up/Material distrubutior
First aid carrier
Lunch support (afternoon)
Award Dinner support (Evening)
Connectors/energy elevator (engage people)
Information Table (morning and afternoon)
Accessibility Ambassadors (supporting people with special accomodations)
Wherever needed!
Other
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