Super Meeting 2026 Speaker Line-up Announced
Nexstar’s biggest event of the year is heading to San Antonio! Super Meeting 2026, happening September 15–18 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, promises four immersive days of connection, insight, and inspiration for leaders ready for exponential growth.
Built around the theme Design What’s Next, Super Meeting 2026 is a four‑day gathering created to help business owners and leadership teams step away from their day‑to‑day demands and focus on intentional growth. From high‑impact general sessions to purpose‑driven conversations, the event blends inspiration and real‑world application.
Headlining the main stage is John C. Maxwell, widely recognized as one of the world’s most influential leadership experts. A No. 1 New York Times bestselling author whose work has reached more than 6 million leaders globally, Maxwell brings a people‑first approach to leadership that emphasizes culture, values, and long‑term impact. His Super Meeting session will challenge attendees to grow leaders — not just revenue — and lead with greater purpose.
Maxwell anchors a standout main stage lineup designed to give leaders confidence and momentum.
Jesse Cole, founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas, brings an energetic message on bold leadership, brand, and culture. Known for reinventing baseball through his “Fans First. Entertain Always.” philosophy, Cole offers a powerful reminder that standing out and embracing creativity can transform entire industries.
Profitability and financial control take center stage with Mike Michalowicz, bestselling author and creator of Profit First. Michalowicz delivers a practical, no‑nonsense approach to building profit on purpose, helping owners regain control of their cash flow and reduce financial stress.
Economic insight comes from Michael Feuz, economist and consultant at ITR Economics. Feuz will help attendees cut through market noise, understand what’s truly happening in the economy, and make smarter, more confident decisions in an ever‑changing business environment.
Leadership presence and sustainability are the focus of Jason Hewlett, a Hall of Fame speaker and entertainer who blends humor, music and storytelling to inspire leaders to show up with energy, authenticity, and purpose — without burning out.
Rounding out the main stage is Danielle Mulvey, hiring expert and entrepreneur, who will share a proven system for recruiting and retaining top‑tier talent. Her session focuses on replacing hiring guesswork with intentional strategies that build high‑performing, reliable teams by design.
Super Meeting 2026 also makes room for meaningful, mission‑driven dialogue beyond the main stage. A special panel sponsored by Explore The Trades, a nonprofit dedicated to elevating skilled trades careers, will address the future of the workforce.
Titled State of the Skilled Trades and moderated by John Maxwell, the panel features Andrew Brown, founder of Trades Media and trustee of Explore The Trades; Evin Jarrett, construction trades instructor at Mayfair School in Philadelphia; and Judaline Cassidy, founder of Tools & Tiaras and a member of Plumbers Local Union No. 1 in New York City. Together, they will explore challenges, opportunities, and leadership responsibility within the skilled trades.
From world‑class leadership insight to conversations with lasting impact, Super Meeting 2026 is intentionally designed to help leaders gain clarity, connect with peers, and return from beautiful San Antonio ready to lead with intention.
Nexstar members, RSVP to this year’s big show
If you are not a Nexstar member but curious about our mission to help the world’s best tradespeople become the world’s best businesspeople, connect with us today.
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