Set against the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans, Louisiana, the 2026 Baldrige Conference will take place from October 12-13, 2026, under the theme "The Rhythm of Excellence." Co-hosted by The Alliance for Performance Excellence and Communities of Resilience & Excellence, this two-day event is the premier gathering for leaders and professionals committed to building high-performing organizations.

The conference agenda is purposefully designed to offer both strategic inspiration and actionable takeaways, highlighted by two transformational keynote experiences. Opening the conference, Michael Gold, Ph.D., founder of Jazz Impact, will team up with the acclaimed jazz ensemble Astral Project to deliver an immersive presentation connecting the art of jazz improvisation to leadership, agility, and exceptional team performance. Closing the event, renowned performance advisor Jovan Glasgow will tackle the Belief-Behavior Gap™, utilizing his proprietary PX3 Methodology™ to help leaders align mindset, heartset, and skillset for lasting transformation.

Participants will also engage in hands-on, interactive workshops providing practical tools and techniques for immediate implementation. Beyond the educational sessions, the conference serves as a hub for connection, offering attendees the chance to build valuable relationships with Baldrige Award recipients and industry peers. Whether you are looking to refine your leadership strategies or drive breakthrough performance, the 2026 Baldrige Conference offers the insights and community to help you succeed.

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Group Registration – Buy 4, Get 1 Free: Organizations sending teams should select the Group Registration – Buy 4, Get 1 Free ticket during registration. This option includes five Conference Only registrations for $2,980—the equivalent of five registrations for the price of four. (Preconference workshops are not included and may be added separately.)