Keynote Speakers

 

2025 NPA Opening Keynote SpeakerLinkner

Josh Linkner
"Find a Way:" A proven innovation framework to solve problems

Tuesday, September 9 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM 


Discover new paths to explosive growth, competitive advantage, and sustainable results in this dynamic keynote presentation. Learn how to expand organization-wide capability for creative problem-solving and inventive thinking.

The Find a Way™ framework prioritizes agility over brute force, creativity over hustle, and improvisation over perfect planning.

After the keynote, you will have:

  • A proven model for harnessing ingenuity to solve any problem and seize any opportunity.
  • Innovative strategies to drive better results every day.
  • The confidence to walk into the unknown and emerge victorious.


About Josh Linkner

Josh Linkner is a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, venture capital investor, professional jazz guitarist, and a globally recognized innovation expert.   

Sponsored by the National Parking Association, Board of Directors and their organizations.

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WIP MONDAY Accelerate Program Keynote Speaker

JackieDr. Jackie Freiberg
Courage & Curiosity Unlock Innovation

Monday, September 8 | 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

What if everyone in your organization had the courage to bring ideas to life? Join, international bestselling author, and leadership coach Dr. Jackie Freiberg to learn practical skills and strategies for unlocking innovation.

From this year's WIP Keynote, you will gain strategies to accomplish the following:

  • Notice what really matters
  • Question the unquestionable
  • Embrace technology but not become it

About Dr. Jackie Freiberg

Jackie Freiberg is an international bestselling author, business owner, entrepreneur, and a leadership and culture consultant to various executive teams nationwide.
For nearly 30 years, she has been helping people become more courageous leaders who accelerate innovation, embrace change, and know how to navigate and advance despite the uncertainty.
Jackie is a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator based on the research of Brené Brown.
She also teaches graduate presentation skills classes at the University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences.

 

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