July 7-9, 2026
Global Followership Conference North America
at Indiana Wesleyan University, hosted by the Center for the Advancement of Followership
Marion, Indiana, USA
Conference Co-Chairs
Mike Linville, Professor in Indiana Wesleyan University’s PhD in Organizational Leadership program.
Mark A. Rennaker, Chair of the Division of Leadership and Followership Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Center for the Advancement of Followership
at Indiana Wesleyan University
At the Center for the Advancement of Followership, we take leadership to the next level by illuminating its essential partner—followership. Rooted in Indiana Wesleyan University’s Christ-centered mission, we are dedicated to exploring and advancing the often-overlooked role of followership in creating thriving individuals, organizations, and societies. Through cutting-edge research, innovative education, and international collaboration, we invite you to join us in shaping a future where leadership is truly complete.
Division of Leadership & Followership Studies
at Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University’s Division of Leadership and Followership Studies is one of the first academic units in the world to provide focus on the topic of followership in several of its programs. The university and the division are widely acclaimed in the academic community for being “out front” in connecting both leadership and followership as essential to organizations.
Whatever your career field, leadership always matters! Followership always matters! From associates to bachelor’s to master’s to doctoral study, a leadership degree with rich understanding of followership can help you get to the next level.
Accommodations
Hampton Inn – Marion, IN
1502 N Baldwin Avenue
Marion, IN 46952
(765)-662-6656
Group Name: Global Followership Conference
Pre-Tax/Fee Rate: $142 (Standard King)/ $151 (Double Queen)
Cut-Off Date: June 6, 2026
Reservations: Call Hilton Reservations toll-free number at 1-800-HILTONS, mention the Global Followership Conference or the unique code 903 to receive our group rate, or book online.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Marion, IN
1000 N Baldwin Avenue
Marion, IN 46952
(765)-573-6656
Group Name: IWU Conference (7/6/26)
Pre-Tax/Fee Rate: $124 (Standard King)/ $134 (Double Queen)
Cut-Off Date: June 15, 2026
Reservations: Book online
Holiday Inn Express – Gas City, IN
4914 N Beaner Blvd
Gas City, IN 46933
(765)-674-6664
Group Name: Global Followership Conference
Pre-Tax/Fee Rate: $139.99
Cut-Off Date: May 12, 2026
Reservations: Must call hotel directly to make reservation.
Additional hotels
(Note: We do not have agreements arranged at these locations.)
StaySure by Best Western – Marion, IN
1345 N Baldwin Avenue
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-1006
FairBridge Inn & Suites – Marion, IN
6138 Corridor Dr
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-5840
Best Western – Gas City, IN
4936 Kay Bee Drive
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 998-2331
Super 8 by Wyndham – Gas City, IN
5172 S Kay Bee Drive
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 997-8096