We bring people from all walks of life — such as teachers, artists, entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, health professionals, artists, engineers, and futurists — who have been inspired by this movement of imagination and possibility.
At an Imagine Convergence event our presenters/ facilitators will educate, entertain, and engage you in many ways including; live performances/presentations; group activities/workshops; panel discussions.
With over 27 years as an experienced event producer, creative leader, and lifelong traveler, Darlin Leong has brought numerous transformative and influential gatherings into being. In addition to founding the Imagine Music & Arts Festival and co-founding Imagine Convergence (which serves as the umbrella organization for all of Darin's initiatives), he is deeply committed to creating environments which foster innovative thinking, creative expression, and meaningful interpersonal connections. Over the course of his career, Darin has helped develop immersive and experiential experiences at numerous events and conferences. When outside of event creation, Darin enjoys the beauty of nature and appreciates the opportunity to observe such things as beautiful sunsets and scuba dive under the ocean.
Author, vocalist, caregiver, event creator Katie Gray is devoted to promoting emotional well-being, self-awareness, and genuine human connection. She created the Empowered Heart method to offer a variety of tools and practices designed to guide individuals along the path of recovery, development, and self-transformation. Gray's methods have appeared on some of the largest media outlets in the country and continue to attract thousands of people who are looking to learn how to connect more intentionally with themselves and others by developing greater awareness, resiliency and insight into the world around them.
As the lead coordinator and facilitator of presenters for Imagine Convergence, Ben Browner works to facilitate thought-provoking presentations that will be emotionally resonant and meaningful for both the speakers and attendees. He understands the importance of respectful communication and inclusive dialogue among participants and is devoted to ensuring that every speaker has a valuable contribution to make to the overall mission of Imagine Convergence; that is to promote connection, exploration, and constructive change within society.
One of Mieka Neenan's key roles at Imagine Convergence is providing a warm welcome to all of our guests while also overseeing the smooth operation of all aspects of the event. She provides administrative assistance during the event as needed so that every guest feels safe, supported and empowered to explore all that we have to offer.
Working closely with the talented artists, speakers and facilitators participating in Imagine Convergence, Jamie Mulligan-Smith facilitates the coordination of these diverse talents. This coordination allows us to bring together an exciting array of artistic expressions and creative perspectives that celebrate innovation, imagination and community involvement.
Kidd Pantana-Gunther is a graphic and web designer whose imaginative and engaging designs bring the visual identity of Imagine Convergence into being in digital stories as well as print materials. Through her experience with creating compelling images and user-centered design that encourages engagement, Kidd will help convey the excitement, energy and vision behind the event.
Are you enthusiastic about connecting with others through your thoughts on education, collaboration, and personal development?
We encourage people from all different areas of expertise — such as speakers, teachers, facilitators, artists, and visionaries — to share their experiences and knowledge with Imagine Convergence.
The ideas we want to hear are those that will help create a new way of thinking for our audience. They should be unique, innovative, educational, and/or entertaining.
Want to speak at one of our events? We would like to discuss speaker opportunity options with you.
