2026 Hope Summit
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The 2026 Hope Summit brings together professionals, educators, nonprofit leaders, healthcare providers, Advocates, and community changemakers who believe hope can be the spark for change for individuals of every age, for the workplaces we lead, and for the systems we build to serve people well.
Rooted in the science of hope and resilience, this year's summit will explore practical, evidence-based strategies that strengthen individuals, organizations, and communities. From building protective factors for children to supporting families through adversity and leading systems-level change, the HOPE Summit will equip you with new insights, meaningful connections, and actionable tools to create lasting impact.
Whether you're returning from a previous summit or joining us for the first time, you'll leave inspired and empowered to help build a more hopeful future.
DATE: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Margaritaville Lake Resort | 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery, TX 77356
EVENT PAGE: https://bit.ly/4cBIBJh
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Dr. Chan Hellman, Ph.D. -- Co-author of Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life; Professor, University of Oklahoma; Director, of The Hope Research Center
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Angela Pharris, PhD, MSW -- Associate Professor, University of Oklahoma; Director, Child Welfare Impact Institute; and Senior Researcher, Hope Research Center
Amanda Purvis, TBRI® Practitioner -- Vice President of Global Impact, All God's Children International
Troy McPeak, TBRI® Practitioner -- Training & Consultation Specialist, Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University
TABLE REGISTRATION:
Reserved Table for 10: $2,500
HOPE Collaborative Table for 10*: $2,250 (Contact Child Advocates for link to purchase)
TICKET REGISTRATION:
Early Bird (by 9/30/26): $179
Regular (after 9/30/26): $199
Advocate Ticket**: $99
BENEFITS INCLUDED WITH SUMMIT ATTENDANCE:
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages are included.
Continuing education credits will be available.
*HOPE Collaborative tables are for the 2026-2027 Collaborative members only. Contact Martha Hoffman at [email protected] for a link to purchase at the discounted rate.
**Advocate tickets are for volunteers of Child Advocates of Montgomery County only. Contact Martha Hoffman at [email protected] for a link to purchase at the discounted rate.
PLEASE NOTE:
Purchasing multiple “early bird” or regular tickets does not guarantee reserved or designated seating for your group. Individual tickets are available for general seating on a first-come, first-served basis. To make sure your group is seated together, we would recommend purchasing a reserved table for 10.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!
View the sponsorship opportunities: https://bit.ly/4h3KwHW
Questions or more information? Contact Samantha Chapa, Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships, at [email protected] or (936) 441-5437.
Rooted in the science of hope and resilience, this year's summit will explore practical, evidence-based strategies that strengthen individuals, organizations, and communities. From building protective factors for children to supporting families through adversity and leading systems-level change, the HOPE Summit will equip you with new insights, meaningful connections, and actionable tools to create lasting impact.
Whether you're returning from a previous summit or joining us for the first time, you'll leave inspired and empowered to help build a more hopeful future.
DATE: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Margaritaville Lake Resort | 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery, TX 77356
EVENT PAGE: https://bit.ly/4cBIBJh
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Dr. Chan Hellman, Ph.D. -- Co-author of Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life; Professor, University of Oklahoma; Director, of The Hope Research Center
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Angela Pharris, PhD, MSW -- Associate Professor, University of Oklahoma; Director, Child Welfare Impact Institute; and Senior Researcher, Hope Research Center
Amanda Purvis, TBRI® Practitioner -- Vice President of Global Impact, All God's Children International
Troy McPeak, TBRI® Practitioner -- Training & Consultation Specialist, Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University
TABLE REGISTRATION:
Reserved Table for 10: $2,500
HOPE Collaborative Table for 10*: $2,250 (Contact Child Advocates for link to purchase)
TICKET REGISTRATION:
Early Bird (by 9/30/26): $179
Regular (after 9/30/26): $199
Advocate Ticket**: $99
BENEFITS INCLUDED WITH SUMMIT ATTENDANCE:
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages are included.
Continuing education credits will be available.
*HOPE Collaborative tables are for the 2026-2027 Collaborative members only. Contact Martha Hoffman at [email protected] for a link to purchase at the discounted rate.
**Advocate tickets are for volunteers of Child Advocates of Montgomery County only. Contact Martha Hoffman at [email protected] for a link to purchase at the discounted rate.
PLEASE NOTE:
Purchasing multiple “early bird” or regular tickets does not guarantee reserved or designated seating for your group. Individual tickets are available for general seating on a first-come, first-served basis. To make sure your group is seated together, we would recommend purchasing a reserved table for 10.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!
View the sponsorship opportunities: https://bit.ly/4h3KwHW
Questions or more information? Contact Samantha Chapa, Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships, at [email protected] or (936) 441-5437.
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Where is it happening?
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe, Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe, Del Lago Blvd, Montgomery, TX 77356, United States
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