NIGP Leadership Summit

Leadership Summit 

In Person February 19 - 21, 2026 

Tucson, Arizona

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Leadership Summit 2026

Recharge Your Leadership. Reignite Your Purpose.

Leadership doesn’t happen in isolation—and it doesn’t grow in routine environments. NIGP Leadership Summit 2026 is more than an event. It’s a carefully curated, high-impact experience where learning, connection, and inspiration come together under the wide-open skies of the Sonoran Desert.

This year, we’re gathering at El Conquistador, a stunning Hilton resort nestled in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, where natural beauty meets authentic leadership. It’s the perfect backdrop to recharge, reconnect, and reignite your purpose as a leader—an experience that melds groundbreaking leadership insights, fresh perspectives, and the unique spark that comes from human connection that taps into the power of people and place.

It’s not just about developing your leadership. It’s about renewing your perspective, recharging your source of energy, and reconnecting with purpose—while surrounded by the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Southwest.

Questions

Contact Todd Slater, Chief Content Officer at tslater@nigp.org

Sponsorship Opportunities

Contact Fred Kuhn, Chief Growth Officer at fkuhn@nigp.org or 703-429-2582

Registration for

Impact and Academy

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Three programs—one destination for growth.

Whether you’re stepping into your first leadership role, leading teams across your organization, or guiding your chapter community, Leadership Summit meets you where you are and takes you further.

EDGE
For Emerging Leaders

Step confidently into leadership.

Step confidently into leadership. EDGE helps you make the transition from individual contributor to leader of others—developing essential skills in communication, coaching, delegation, and team dynamics. Perfect for those ready to lead their first team or project.

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IMPACT
For Experienced Leaders

Elevate your leadership impact.

Designed for established leaders in procurement and adjacent functions, IMPACT challenges you to think strategically, inspire innovation, and strengthen your ability to influence organizational culture and results.

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ACADEMY
For Newly Elected Chapter Leaders

Lead your chapter with purpose and clarity.

ACADEMY brings together newly elected chapter boards for a collaborative learning experience focused on effective governance, board roles, strategic planning, and member engagement—everything you need to start your term strong.

Reserve Your Spot

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Audience: Emerging leaders – those preparing for or newly stepping into supervisory or management roles

Purpose: Build confidence and core leadership skills to successfully transition from peer to leader

Focus: Foundational leadership development, communication, coaching, and team motivation

Audience: Established leaders – seasoned managers, senior professionals, and leaders in procurement or related functions

Purpose: Strengthen strategic influence, emotional intelligence, and organizational leadership

Focus: Advanced leadership practices, change management, innovation, and driving results

Audience: Chapter leaders – newly elected chapter officers

Purpose: Equip chapter boards to lead with clarity, collaboration, and purpose

Focus: Governance, volunteer engagement, strategic planning, and chapter operations

EDGE
For Emerging Leaders

Step confidently into leadership.

Step confidently into leadership. EDGE helps you make the transition from individual contributor to leader of others—developing essential skills in communication, coaching, delegation, and team dynamics. Perfect for those ready to lead their first team or project.

Learn More

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Audience: Emerging leaders – those preparing for or newly stepping into supervisory or management roles

Purpose: Build confidence and core leadership skills to successfully transition from peer to leader

Focus: Foundational leadership development, communication, coaching, and team motivation

IMPACT
For Experienced Leaders

Elevate your leadership impact.

Designed for established leaders in procurement and adjacent functions, IMPACT challenges you to think strategically, inspire innovation, and strengthen your ability to influence organizational culture and results.

Register Today

Audience: Established leaders – seasoned managers, senior professionals, and leaders in procurement or related functions

Purpose: Strengthen strategic influence, emotional intelligence, and organizational leadership

Focus: Advanced leadership practices, change management, innovation, and driving results

ACADEMY
For Newly Elected Chapter Leaders

Lead your chapter with purpose and clarity.

ACADEMY brings together newly elected chapter boards for a collaborative learning experience focused on effective governance, board roles, strategic planning, and member engagement—everything you need to start your term strong.

Reserve Your Spot

Audience: Chapter leaders – newly elected chapter officers

Purpose: Equip chapter boards to lead with clarity, collaboration, and purpose

Focus: Governance, volunteer engagement, strategic planning, and chapter operations

What 2025 Leadership Summit Attendees said:

97%

Were satisfied to extremely satisfied with the experience.

99%

Would recommend Leadership Summit to their Peers.

98%

Achieved their learning goals from attending.

99%

Were satisfied to very satisfied with the facilitators.

97%

Were satisfied to extremely satisfied with the experience.

99%

Would recommend Leadership Summit to their Peers.

98%

Achieved their learning goals from attending.

99%

Were satisfied to very satisfied with the facilitators.