Celebrating 20 Years of HOPE

Built on Purpose.

Shaped by Women.

Built on Purpose.

Join us in Indianapolis for HOPE Fest 2026 a landmark two-day experience celebrating 20 years of HOPE and the women who built it, believed in it, and walked the journey alongside it.

From transformative mainstage conversations to curated lounges, legacy moments, and immersive community experiences, HOPE Fest is a gathering of the women who made HOPE possible—through leadership, loyalty, presence, and purpose.

Summer 2026

Indianapolis, IN

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ABOUT THE EVENTS

Two Days. Many Stories. One Shared Journey.

HOPE25 2026 is more than an anniversary—it is a homecoming.

This experience honors the women who helped build HOPE from the beginning and the women who came along the way—readers, contributors, partners, supporters, and sisters who saw themselves reflected in the mission and chose to stay connected.

Throughout the weekend, you'll experience the stories, presence, and collective impact of women who built, supported, and journeyed with HOPE across two decades. This is a celebration of growth, resilience, evolution, and the power of staying connected.

HOPE Fest blends storytelling, strategy, celebration, and sisterhood in spaces designed to feel elevated, affirming, and deeply personal. You'll leave feeling seen, celebrated, and reminded that your presence mattered—then and now.

What to Expect

Helped build HOPE and those who grew alongside it
Found encouragement, clarity, or courage through the pages, platforms, or people of HOPE
Value connection rooted in authenticity and shared experience
Are navigating evolution—personally, professionally, or spiritually
Believe that community is as powerful as leadership

YOU WERE THERE

A Legacy Moment

Because Presence Matters.

HOPE was not built by leadership alone—it was sustained by women who showed up.

If you've read the pages, attended an event, shared a story, partnered, contributed, supported from afar, or stayed connected through different seasons of life, you were part of the HOPE journey.

HOPE25 2026 intentionally honors:

The women who helped build the foundation

The women who joined along the way and stayed connected

The sisters who grew, evolved, paused, returned, and remained part of the community

This is not about titles or timelines—it's about shared experience, shared growth, and shared legacy.

The HOPE Journey

20 Years of Becoming

2005–2008
The Beginning
When the vision took root and HOPE was born.
2009–2012
Finding Our Voice
Stories expanded. Community deepened. Purpose became clearer.
2013–2016
Growth & Grit
New platforms. New challenges. A stronger sense of why.
2017–2019
Visibility & Impact
HOPE stepped into broader conversations and cultural leadership.
2020–2022
Resilience & Reinvention
The community carried HOPE through change, uncertainty, and becoming.
2023–2025
Expansion & Alignment
HOPE evolved into a multi-platform media brand rooted in intention.
2026
HOPE Fest
Twenty years. One gathering. A shared legacy celebrated.

ADD YOUR HOPE MEMORY

You Were Part of This.

HOPE's legacy lives in the women who experienced it.

If HOPE met you in a meaningful way—through a story, an event, a season of encouragement, or a moment of clarity—we invite you to share your memory.

Selected reflections may be featured:

  • On the HOPE Fest website

  • Within the event space and visual installations

  • In digital or print storytelling moments

WHO IT’S FOR

HOPE20 is for women who:

Helped build HOPE and those who grew alongside it
Found encouragement, clarity, or courage through the pages, platforms, or people of HOPE
Value connection rooted in authenticity and shared experience
Are navigating evolution—personally, professionally, or spiritually
Believe that community is as powerful as leadership

Whether you've been part of HOPE since the early years or found it more recently, this is your invitation to gather, reflect, and celebrate the journey we've shared.

EXPERIENCE FLOW

Your HOPE20 Journey

Day One

Culture & Connection

Walker Theatre

An open-to-the-public evening rooted in story, culture, and community—honoring the women who built the foundation and those who walked the journey alongside it through live conversations, artistic performances, and immersive moments.

Day Two

Festival & Honors Gala

JW Marriott

A full-day, high-touch experience featuring keynote conversations, curated breakout sessions, wellness lounges, and intentional brand activations—culminating in the HOPE Honors Gala, an elegant evening celebrating women whose leadership, support, loyalty, and presence shaped HOPE's legacy over 20 years.

SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP

Align with a Living Legacy.

HOPE Fest 2026 offers brand partners the opportunity to align with a community-driven legacy built on trust, longevity, and authentic connection.

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Partnership opportunities include:

Engaging women leaders, founders, and loyal community members

Activating alongside women-owned brands and legacy partners

Visibility across HOPE's digital, print, and live media platforms

TICKETS & ACCESS

Reserve Your Place

General Admission, Premium, and VIP experiences will be available.

Join the interest list to receive early access to ticket sales, hotel block details, and exclusive HOPE Fest updates—including legacy moments, featured women, and special recognitions throughout the weekend.

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HOPE Fest 2026 is a celebration of the women who built HOPE and the women who walked the journey with us—every season, every chapter, every becoming.

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