Building Vibrant Cities Across America

October 6-8, 2026 | Pensacola, FL

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In times of change and uncertainty, strong, vibrant, communities matter more than ever. They help us feel grounded, protected, and empowered. A great community is a safe place to land, a source for local solutions, and a base for economic stability. The Civic Leader Summit offers up three days packed with fresh ideas and proven best practices for making yours even better.

The Summit will help you “get local” with actionable strategies, practical tools and tactics, and impactful connections. The agenda is filled with people who are “in the trenches” doing the work right now and who are committed to bringing tried and true strategies to help solve communities’ toughest problems. 

Presenting Sponsors

Quint & Rishy Studer

2026 Keynote Speakers Coming Soon!

Getting Here

Pensacola is located on Interstate 10 on the Western Edge of the Florida Panhandle.

Pensacola International Airport is approximately 15 minutes Northeast of our venues, and services flights from Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, and Nashville.

 

Where to Stay

Stay tuned for group rates at hotels close to our venues…

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors - $10,000

Quint & Rishy Studer

Community Sponsors - $5,000

Neighborhood Sponsors - $2,500

Appleyard Family Foundation

Diane Appleyard

Rand Hicks

Supporting Sponsors - $1,000

Carol Carlan

Bert Thornton

Leslie & Gerry Yandle

In-Kind Sponsors

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