RV Industry Recognizes 2026 Leadership Conference Sponsors

The RV Industry Association would like to thank the sponsors of the upcoming 2026 Leadership Conference. Their extraordinary generosity and commitment to the RV industry make this event possible. Simply put, without their partnership and investment in our shared future, this conference would not happen. We are proud to recognize:

• Cummins
• Dometic
• GE Appliances
• Lightspeed
• Leisure Travel Vans
• Patrick Industries
• Polsinelli
• Winnebago Industries

The RV Industry Association’s fourth Leadership Conference is just a couple of weeks away! Taking place from Tuesday, March 10, through Thursday, March 12, 2026, the annual conference is designed to strengthen leadership and help shape the future of the RV community. Conference highlights include:

• Industry Leadership Panel: This dynamic session, scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, brings together industry leaders for a conversation on leadership, growth, and the opportunities ahead for the RV industry. The session, moderated by Craig Kirby, President and CEO of the RV Industry Association, will feature Toby O’Rourke, President and CEO of KOA; Jeff Rodino, President of Patrick Industries; and Matt Wagner, CEO of Camping World.
• AI Keynote: Sponsored by Lightspeed, noted AI Transformation Strategist Mitch Mitchem will discuss how to integrate uniquely human skills with rapidly advancing AI capabilities. His journey has been a masterclass in disruption, from captivating audiences on stage to scaling tech startups to now championing the integration of AI and human potential. This mission drives his work to prepare organizations and individuals for an AI-driven future.
• Consumer Trends Keynote: Sponsored by Leisure Travel Vans, innovation expert and author Rohit Bhargava will challenge us to move beyond conventional thinking and uncover opportunities hiding in plain sight. In this keynote, attendees will gain a fresh, practical lens on the forces shaping consumer behavior, leadership, and innovation— helping them better anticipate change, adapt to evolving market expectations, and make smarter decisions in an increasingly competitive environment.
• Customer Experience Workshop: Sponsored by Polsinelli, author Blake Michelle Morgan brings unmatched expertise in helping organizations elevate service, satisfaction, and loyalty. Her workshop will explore how hospitality-driven leadership creates loyalty, strengthens relationships, and differentiates organizations in a competitive market, especially at a time when customers expect more ease, more empathy, and more authenticity.  
• Leadership Keynote: Sponsored by Patrick Industries, Todd Gongwer will deliver a keynote designed to help you find your purpose. With experience spanning the shop floor, boardroom, and locker room, Todd brings a rare and practical perspective to leadership. For more than 15 years, Todd has advised championship coaches and top executives across sports and business, with clients including the Boston Celtics, Ohio State, Clemson, Virginia, and Baylor. His work has been featured in ESPN The Magazine, Forbes.com, and Bleacher Report.
• And much more!

In addition to the noted sponsors above, we would like to recognize Winnebago Industries for sponsoring an amazing Texas Reception on Wednesday evening during the conference, Cummins and Dometic for sponsoring our morning refreshment breaks and GE Appliances for sponsoring the event lanyards.

The support from our member companies fuels the content, connections, and experiences that define this conference and directly contributes to the growth and advancement of our industry’s next generation of leaders.

Learn more about the Leadership Conference.