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
Regular Registration: $449
Regular Early Bird: $349 (extended to 6/1)
Student Registration: $299
Student Early Bird: $249 (extended to 6/1)
Table of Eight $2000
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.
Travel Information
Airports
Two airports offer the best access to the Indiana Wesleyan University Campus:
Indianapolis International Airport - 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Fort Wayne International Airport - 3801 W Ferguson Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Both are located 60 – 90 minutes from IWU campus (Indianapolis International is south of campus; Fort Wayne is north of campus). The amount of time to and from campus from Indianapolis airport can vary widely depending upon time of day and traffic.
Note: The Chicago airports are at least 3 hour drive from campus.
Cars
Indianapolis Airport Rental Car Agencies:
Alamo: 800-327-9633
Avis: 800-230-4898
Budget: 800-527-0700
Dollar Car Rental: 800-800-3665
Enterprise: 800-736-8222
Hertz: 800-654-3131
National: 800-2267-7368
Sixt Rent-a-car: 888-749-8227
Thrifty: 800-847-4389
Fort Wayne International Rental Car Agencies:
Alamo: 800-227-7368
Avis: 800-331-1212
Budget: 800-527-7000
Enterprise: 800-736-8222
Shuttles
Hoosier Shuttle is a shuttle service running between the Fort Wayne and Indianapolis airports. This shuttle makes stops in Gas City and Marion. While still 15 miles from campus, these stops are near some hotels. In some case, a hotel might be in walking distance. In other cases, it would be a very short “Uber” ride (less than 5 minutes) from the Shuttle stop to a hotel.
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: Extended to June 8, 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
Grant County: Classic Cool
Grant County, Indiana, is home to nifty attractions, outtasight events and rebellious celebrities. Whether it’s saddle shoes, classic cars, vintage bikes, James Dean, or Garfield, we love everything classic and cool. Have a blast just 90 minutes North of Indy.
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.