4 Days, Infinite Impact
February 16 - 19, 2027
Tampa, FL
DAY 1: THE NATIONAL WELLBEING & RESILIENCE SUMMIT
A POWERFUL, ONE-DAY SUMMIT TO SET THE STAGE FOR NEW POSSIBILITIES
What if it all works out?
The 2nd Annual National Wellbeing & Resilience Summit, presented by The SPARK Initiative, is our signature gathering for educators, mental health professionals, community leaders, and those working across systems of care. Grounded in a simple yet profound understanding of how the mind works, the summit brings together those who are committed to advancing mental health, resilience, and positive changes in the communities they serve. Through an inspiring keynote, dynamic panels, and interactive workshops, participants walk away with fresh perspective, practical tools, and a renewed sense of possibility, ready to ignite wellbeing and resilience in the schools, organizations, and systems they lead.
When: February 16th, 2027
Where: Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore – Discounted room rates are available! Only steps away from dining, shopping, and all the energy Tampa has to offer. Free shuttles from the Airport are available.
Come for the summit, stay for the week
The Summit is just the beginning. For those who want to go deeper, we've built a full week of professional development designed to extend your experience and expand your impact.
Day 2 opens with Foundations Training, available to all attendees regardless of licensure or background. Midweek sessions offer hands-on implementation training across all of SPARK's evidence-based programs, moving participants from familiarity to readiness. The week wraps with Train the Trainer sessions for professionals looking to build capacity and bring SPARK programming back to their teams and organizations.
Full details for each training are listed below.
DAY 2: FOUNDATIONS TRAINING
A DAY DEDICATED TO DEEPENING YOUR IMPACT WITH THOSE YOU SERVE
FOUNDATIONS TRAINING
This week only, we’re opening Day One of our exclusive two-day training, typically reserved for SPARK and IWB license holders, to the public. This powerful one-day experience introduces the core foundations of all of our work at SPARK and helps participants to uncover their own SPARK!
Participants will leave with:
A deeper understanding of how the mind works and impacts their day-to-day life.
Recognition that resilience is innate within both themselves and the youth they serve.
The ability to serve youth with a deeper sense of connection and teach youth the same.
Understanding of how the recognition of innate resilience directly links to increasing impulse control and stress resistance.
Whether you’re new to our programs or simply curious about the principles that shape them, this training offers an accessible entry point into the transformative work of our SPARK and Insight to Wellbeing Programs.
When: February 17th, 2026
DAY 3: SPARK MENTORING & INSIGHT TO WELLBEING PROGRAM TRAININGS
SPECIFICALLY FOR OUR LICENSED MEMBERS
Experience the curriculum in practice and explore proven strategies for effectively applying it with the communities you support. Whether you’re implementing the Insight to Wellbeing Program within systems of care or bringing SPARK Mentoring Programs into educational and after-school spaces, this training is designed to help you implement with both fidelity and genuine connection. Participants will leave equipped with practical tools, a deeper understanding, and the confidence to deliver the programs successfully in their own settings while earning 14 CEUs.
IMPLEMENTATION TRAININGS
When: February 17 & 18th, 2026
Already a license holder and want to add this session to your week?
DAY 4: TRAIN THE TRAINER
train the trainer
SPECIFICALLY FOR OUR LICENSED MEMBERS
This session is designed to equip you with everything you need to bring our programs to life within your own organization. Led by the creators of both programs, you’ll gain firsthand insights, practical advice, and proven tips for effective implementation and staff training. You’ll experience the program in action while also stepping into the trainer role yourself—demonstrating lessons, practicing delivery, and receiving direct feedback from the authors. This immersive approach not only earns you 5 CEUs, but also ensures you leave fully prepared and confident in your ability to train your own team with fidelity and impact.
When: February 19th, 2026
Already a license holder and want to add this session to your week?
Questions?
Questions?
More details about the Summit week are on the way! Additional information on the keynote, panelists, and breakout sessions for the NWRS will be released on an ongoing basis. For any questions regarding tickets or training options, please get in touch with our Director of Partner Engagement & Success, Ashley Hunt.
Professional Development That Counts — Literally
Professional development is already built into everything we do at SPARK. Now you can make it official.
Add Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to your live event registration. We're approved providers through the Florida Certification Board, and CEUs are available as an add-on for our in-person and virtual trainings. A simple way to earn credit for the time and learning you're already putting in.
Whether you're meeting a licensure requirement or simply documenting your growth, this is one less thing to figure out on your own.
