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Mentoring Metamorphoses: Growing and Flourishing in an Era of Change

As the world continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, mentorship is more important than ever—but it, too, must transform. How can mentoring relationships not only withstand change but also thrive within it? How can mentors and mentees cultivate growth, resilience, well-being and innovation? The conference delves into the metamorphosis of mentoring, exploring how mentorship can adapt, sustain, and flourish in an era of disruption and opportunity across professions.

Through keynote presentations, expert panels, and interactive sessions, we will examine:

  • Future-proofing mentorship: Strategies for resilience and adaptation.
  • The evolving landscape of mentorship: Challenges, opportunities, and best practices.
  • Bridging generations and disciplines: How mentoring fosters long-term impact.
  • Transformative mentoring: Driving growth across sectors and industries.
  • Beyond traditional models: Rethinking mentoring for a rapidly changing world.
  • Building mentoring ecosystems: Strengthening collaboration, inclusion, and sustainability.
Join International Mentoring Association, the premier source for best practice solutions in support of mentors, mentees, mentoring professionals, and their programs, for our biennial conference.  Experience powerful and inspiring discussions, and make connections with others in the mentoring world. 
 

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, St. Petersburg, FL

We invite you to join us at the International Mentoring Association’s 2026 Biennial Conference. The International Mentoring Association (IMA) vision is to be the premier organization and a leading resource for mentoring excellence and best practices. 
The conference theme is “Mentoring Metamorphoses: Growing and Flourishing in an Era of Change.”  Join us as we discuss innovative programs and approaches that highlight mentoring as a key driver ofindividual and organizational transformation and advancement. 
Join us in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, named one of the "Best Places to Travel in the U.S (Forbes)" and the "Best Food City in the U.S. (Travel & Leisure)." 
200 6th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
University Student Center

 

Conference Early Bird Registration Will Open on September 1st, 2025

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We are Proud to Announce our Keynote Speakers

 

 

Prof. Angela Michelle Byars-Winston

 

Prof. Andrew J Hobson
   

 

 

 

Transformative Mentoring Initiatives: the panel will highlight innovative mentoring initiatives that are driving transformation in workforce culture and leadership development across various industries

 

 

Janet Huber


 

Jameson Powell

  

 

Ellen Larsen 
 
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conference  details

Rooms & Suites:

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
333 1st St SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: (727) 894-5000

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Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront is centrally located in St. Petersburg, within a 5-minute walk of University of South Florida-St. Petersburg. 

Conference Dates: May 12–14, 2026

Group SRP Code: 90A
Booking Link: https://group.hilton.com/lm8afh

The room rate will be $172.00 for single/double rooms plus the room taxes.

Individual reservations can be made by calling the Hotel directly at 833-372-8357 or using the group code 90A to book online by visiting the hotel's website.

 

Travel:

Driving Directions:  Google Map

From the Airport:  Tampa International Airport - Distance: 20 miles from the hotel

Conference Fees

IMA Member Early Bird Registration Fee Deadline: November 1, 2023

   $375.00

Non-Member Early Bird Registration Fee Deadline: November 1, 2023

   $425.00

IMA Member Registration Fee

   $425.00

Non-Member Registration Fee

   $475.00

Student (undergraduate/graduate) including 1-year IMA membership

   $250.00

IMA Certification Training Pre-Conference

   $450.00

Pre-Conference Registration Fee

   $250.00

Exhibitor/Vendor Registration Fee

   See sponsor section

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note that if anything should come up, you can receive a full refund up to 30 days before the conference. After the 30-day mark refunds will not be issued.

Membership Renewal is encouraged to be completed when registering for the conference. If you purchase a 1-year membership during conference registration, you are eligible for the member rate for the conference.

Membership Information:

Individual Membership   $150.00/year | $400.00/3 years | $700.00/5 years
University/Corporate/Government   $625.00/year
Non-profit institution   $250.00/year
Student   $75.00/year

 

 

 

Visit the IMA Membership page for more information about membership levels.

Conference Planning Committee Co-Chairs:

Benjamin Kutsyuruba, Queen's University, Canada
Kinga Káplár-Kodácsy, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Roger Fillingim, University of Florida, USA 

Contact us at: [email protected]