INDIANA NON-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS’ CONFERENCE
Grounded in Purpose, Guided by Hope
Mark your calendar for the Indiana Non-Public Administrators’ Conference (INPAC) scheduled for September 24-25, 2026 at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel.
INPAC is the only conference designed specifically for Indiana non-public school leaders. Our conference theme, “Grounded in Purpose, Guided by Hope,” reflects the unique and important work of our non-public school leaders.
We are building a program featuring dynamic speakers in topics related to four learning strands:
- All Things Indiana
- Educational Technology
- Instructional Leadership
- Operational Vitality
The Serving English Language Learners Pre-Conference begins Thursday, September 24 at 8:30 a.m. This pre-conference is included in the cost of a two-day registration or can be purchased as a stand-alone item.
The All Things Indiana strand will feature a variety of sessions across two days delivered by panels of experts and speakers. Breakout sessions will be offered on topics including but not limited to the science of reading, math, assessments, and new legislation. This strand is ideal for school administrators, literacy coaches, lead teachers, and aspiring school leaders.
The Educational Technology strand will feature sessions across two days delivered on topics including, but not limited to, the effective use of technology, cellphones and other devices, and AI. These sessions are ideal for school administrators, lead teachers, and aspiring school leaders.
The Instructional Leadership strand will feature sessions across two days delivered on topics including, but not limited to, instructional leadership and supervision, instructional and literacy coaching, literacy leadership, and cultivating teacher leaders. These sessions are ideal for school administrators, lead teachers, and aspiring school leaders.
The Operational Vitality strand will feature sessions across two days delivered on topics including, but not limited to, enrollment management in light of universal choice, financial planning, legal issues, and school culture. This strand is ideal for school administrators, chief operating officers, chief finance officers, business managers, board/commission members, pastors, and aspiring school leaders.
Keynote Speakers
Thursday, September 24, 2026: Pete Hall 
Tenacious, courageous, and incorruptible, Pete Hall shares his optimism, joy, and practical application of strategies for getting the most out of yourself – as a leader, a contributor, a teammate, and a human being, no matter what your role(s) and goal(s) might be. With a down-to-earth personality and humorous anecdotes, he weaves tactical work/life approaches and clear mental shifts into every nook and cranny of his interactions with others.
After a teaching career that spanned grades Pre-K to 8 over three states, Pete served 12 years as a principal in three schools. Under his leadership, each of the schools earned awards for academic performance, growth, and student achievement. His written works include authoring over twenty articles on leadership and publishing 13 books including The Fostering Resilient Learners Workbook: Strategies and steps to support our learners, published last year.
A resident of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Pete speaks and consults internationally.
Friday, September 25, 2026: Mark Minkus
Mark Minkus was head of school for 21 years at a Pre-K to 12 Christian school and then was Head of Middle School for 12 years at a Pre-K to 8 Jewish day school. Mark is also the host of The Private School Leader Podcast which has been downloaded in 68 countries and all 50 states.
Mark’s passion is to help private school leaders get out of survival mode and start thriving. He strongly believes that it is possible to have a long and happy and fulfilling career as a private school leader. In addition to keeping busy with his coaching clients, Mark has spoken at several national and state conferences on topics ranging from Growth Mindset to overcoming burnout and working with difficult parents.
Mark’s favorite place on earth is sitting on the beach in Ocean City, NJ with his wife Beth (35 years) and three adult daughters. He’s obsessed with college football, 80’s music and movies, his two dachshunds and everyone else’s dogs.
Conference Schedule
Thursday, September 25, 2026
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Pre-Conference |
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| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Opening Session |
| 8:50 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. | Keynote Speaker |
| 9:55 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion and Q & A with Pre-Conference Speakers |
| General Conference | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Opening Session |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Thursday Keynote |
| 2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Break + Networking with Exhibitors |
| 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Breakout Session #1 (4 Sessions) |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Break + Networking with Exhibitors |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Breakout Session #2 (4 Sessions) |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Sponsor Reception + Networking with Exhibitors |
| 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Dinner + Speaker |
Friday, September 25, 2026
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Registration, Exhibitor Networking, & Continental Breakfast | ||||
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Opening Session | ||||
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Friday Keynote | ||||
| 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Break + Networking with Exhibitors | ||||
| 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Breakout Session # 3 (4 Sessions) | ||||
| 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Break + Networking with Exhibitors | ||||
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Breakout Session #4 (4 Sessions) | ||||
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch + Networking with Exhibitors | ||||
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Breakout Session #5 (4 Sessions) | ||||
| 2:00 p.m. | Conference Ends | ||||
Conference Registration
Conference registration will open in May 2026.
INPEA Member Rates:
Full Conference Rate (Thursday and Friday) – $400/person for the first 2 registrants from the same school
Additional Registrants (3+) Full Conference Rate – $350/person from the same school
One Day Only Conference Rate (Thursday + Dinner) – $325/person
One Day Only Conference Rate (Friday) – $325/person
Pre-Conference Only Rate (Thursday) – $175/person
INPEA Non-Member Rates:
Full Conference Rate (Thursday and Friday) – $450/person for the first 2 registrants from the same school
Additional Registrants (3+) Full Conference Rate – $400/person from the same school
One Day Only Conference Rate (Thursday + Dinner) – $375/person
One Day Only Conference Rate (Friday) – $375/person
Pre-Conference Only Rate (Thursday) – $225/person
Hotel Information
Hotel rooms are available through the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel at a rate of $169/night + 17% taxes and fees. Conference attendees are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. To book a room through our block, please contact the hotel at 1-800-228-9290 or visit their website. If calling, please be sure to reference the Indiana Non-Public Administrators Conference room block. In order to guarantee our conference rate, reservations must be made by September 8, 2026.
Cancellation Policy
Registrations canceled by September 1, 2026 will receive a full refund. Registrations canceled by September 10, 2026 will receive a 50% refund. Registrations canceled after September 10, 2026 are not eligible for a refund. Cancellation requests must be sent via email to office@inpea.org. Refunds will not be processed until after the conference and will be issued via check. Any credit card processing fees incurred will not be refunded.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Meet face-to-face with powerful, dedicated administrators from across Indiana. Expect to meet decision-makers who, on average, manage budgets ranging from half a million dollars to multi-million dollars. INPAC is a great way to meet new prospects. Sponsorships are limited and in high demand, please act quickly to secure your sponsorship.
INPAC delivers a wide range of sponsorship options that can be fully customized to meet your budget.
- Sponsorship benefits are designed to create top-of-mind awareness among administrators
- Customize a sponsorship package that provides access to attendees before, during, and after the conference
- Recognition on INPEA website, newsletters, and/or social media accounts
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at INPAC in September 2026, please reach out to Tina Machina at tmachina@radiusconsultingllc.com or 317-459-4267.