Get involved · 2027
Bring what you know to the room.
Apply to facilitate at the 2027 conference, or apply to the Capacity Building Program.
Coming up. Illuminate 2027 kicks off Cohort 2 in January, when you meet the cohort members you'll train with for 9 sessions. Applying doesn't guarantee a spot, and we'll keep you posted either way.
Facilitators · 2027 conference
Teach a bootcamp or join a fireside
We look for practitioners who teach the real thing: bids, pricing, cash flow, contracts, AI, growth. Every session ends with something owners can do.
Application received.
Thank you for raising your hand. We'll be in touch as 2027 planning comes together.
Capacity Building Program
Cohort 2 · January 2027
Nine sessions built to get you contract-ready. Cohort 1 graduated 12 businesses on October 22.
Apply for Cohort 2 →
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