Leadership
Next Gen Leaders Summit
Three days of keynotes and small-group workshops for founders and managers on hiring, decisions and leading through change.
Marcus ReedCEO, Northfield
Hannah ColeExecutive Coach
New Next Gen Leaders Summit, 14–16 Nov 2026
Events that move industries forward
SWPEvent plans and produces conferences, summits and launches for teams who expect every detail to be right, from the first invite to the final applause.
Springfield Convention CenterSpringfield, IL
480,000+Attendees hosted
Summit starts in Springfield
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Trusted by event teams at
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12+Years of live events
About SWPEvent
Meet the team
One partner for every part of your event
We handle venues, speakers, stage and AV, ticketing, catering and on-site staff. Every event gets a dedicated producer who knows your goals and your budget.
- End-to-end planning and production
- In-person, hybrid and virtual formats
- Post-event reports with real attendance data
350+Events produced
18Host cities
98%Clients rebook
Upcoming events
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Technology
Future Tech & AI Expo
Live product demos, startup showcases and panels on AI, cloud and security. Meet the teams building tomorrow's tools.
Daniel BrooksCTO, Brightline Labs
Marketing
Brand & Growth Forum
Practical sessions on content, paid media and community, led by marketers who share real campaign numbers.
Priya NairHead of Growth, Loopwise
What we produce
Formats for every audience
Conferences
Multi-track programs for 200 to 10,000 guests.
120+ producedLeadership summits
Intimate, invite-only days for senior teams.
60+ producedProduct launches
Stage moments built for press and livestream.
45+ producedHybrid events
One experience for the room and remote viewers.
80+ produced
Summit agenda
Get your ticket Three days, carefully planned
Keynote
Leading when nothing is certain
How strong teams keep moving when plans, markets and budgets shift.
Marcus ReedNorthfield Group
Workshop
Hiring your first ten leaders
Interview frameworks, scorecards and the mistakes that cost the most.
Hannah ColeExecutive Coach
Networking lunch
Panel
AI on the leadership team
Where AI helps managers make better calls, and where it should stay out.
Daniel BrooksBrightline Labs
Keynote
Growth without the guesswork
Twelve real experiments, with the numbers behind each one.
Priya NairLoopwise
Roundtables
Pick your challenge
Small groups on retention, pricing, team structure and fundraising.
Hannah ColeExecutive Coach
Lunch and sponsor showcase
Talk
Building products people trust
Privacy, safety and transparency as features, not afterthoughts.
Daniel BrooksBrightline Labs
Fireside
Founder fireside chat
An open conversation on the hardest decisions of the last decade.
Marcus ReedNorthfield Group
Closing
Awards and farewell reception
Celebrating this year's standout leaders, then drinks on the terrace.
Priya NairHost
Client stories
Rated 4.9 by the teams we work with
SWPEvent ran our partner conference for 1,200 guests without a single hiccup. Our own team actually got to enjoy the day.
Laura BennettVP Marketing, Novalink
Ticket sales beat our target by 40%, and every detail from speakers to surveys was handled. We've already booked next year.
Sofia MartinezEvents Lead, Kinetic
We launched to press and customers in three cities on the same night. The stage and live stream were flawless.
James CarterFounder, Vertex
Our hybrid town hall reached 9,000 employees across 14 offices, and the remote audience asked more questions than the room.
Michael OwensCOO, Brightline
From venue scouting to the final survey, one producer owned everything. It was the calmest event week our team has ever had.
Emma LawsonMarketing Director, Halo AV
The post-event report gave our board real attendance and engagement numbers. Budget for next year was approved in one meeting.
Robert HayesHead of Partnerships, Loopwise
FAQ
Answers before you book
Everything you need to know about planning with us and attending our events.
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What kinds of events does SWPEvent run?
Conferences, summits, product launches, award nights, trade expos and private corporate events, from 50 guests to 10,000.
Can you run hybrid or fully online events?
Yes. We handle live streaming, virtual stages and audience Q&A so remote guests get the same experience as the room.
How far in advance should we book?
We suggest 4–6 months for conferences and 8–12 weeks for smaller events. Short-notice requests depend on venue availability.
Do you help find and book speakers?
We manage outreach, contracts, travel and rehearsals, and recommend speakers based on your audience and budget.
What's included in full-service planning?
Venue sourcing, budgeting, stage and AV, ticketing, catering, branding, staffing and a detailed post-event report.
Can I transfer or refund my ticket?
Tickets can be transferred to a colleague for free up to 48 hours before the event. Refund terms are listed on each event page.
Let's plan something worth attending
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