Sharpen your skills, ignite your passion, and deepen your sense of purpose while networking with and learning from fellow leaders.

Join us at the University of Mary for the 2026 True Leadership Institute, a two-day experience dedicated to developing authentic, mission-driven leadership. Hosted in Butler Hall at the Gary Tharaldson School of Business, this conference brings together business leaders, professionals, and students who desire to grow in character and impact.

2026 True Leadership Institute: Ignite the Next Generation of Leaders

Monday and Tuesday, June 22–23, 2026

Location
Butler Hall
Gary Tharaldson School of Business
University of Mary – Main Campus
7500 University Drive
Bismarck, ND

Register Today

General Admission: $129

Your registration grants access to both days of conference programming, including keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Room and board option below.

Vern Dosch headshot

Keynote Speaker: Vern Dosch

Vern Dosch is the past president and CEO of National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC). NISC provides billing, accounting and engineering software solutions to more than 800 rural utilities and telephone companies and 14 million end customers in 49 states, American Samoa, Palau, and Canada, with offices in Mandan, ND; Lake Saint Louis, MO; Cedar Rapids, IA; and Shawano, WI. NISC employs more than 1,000 highly-skilled employees. Dosch, a life-long resident of Bismarck-Mandan, holds a bachelor of science degree and a master's of management degree from the University of Mary and resides in Bismarck with his wife, Lynne. Vern and Lynne have three grown children: Zachary (Skylar), Brittany (Jesse), and Jordan — and three beautiful grandchildren.

Stay and Dine on Campus

Make the most of your conference experience by staying on campus at the University of Mary.

One-Night Room and Board Package: $124

  • Single room with shared bathroom
  • Overnight stay on June 22
  • Check-in: June 22
  • Check-out: June 23

Staying on campus keeps you close to conference activities and fellow attendees.