WISE INTERNATIONAL
2026 CONVENTION & GALA
MAY 1-2, 2026 | UNIVERSAL CITY, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
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WISE Convention 2026
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The Convention
Our live Convention and Gala unites trailblazing leaders from WISE member companies around the world, all of whom have forged paths of success using LRH Administrative Technology.
This unforgettable event is filled with invaluable seminars, networking opportunities, and a gala honoring the WISE Model of Admin Know-How® winners and more. It’s a celebration of the ideas and leaders driving real impact in business—and beyond.
World Class Speakers
An entrepreneur since age 13, he is the CEO of Point Summit, an innovative multi-location entertainment company, and serves as the Board Chair of the Hubbard College of Administration Tampa Bay in Florida. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, he serves as the President of Mastertech Computer Products International, providing software products based in part on the works of L. Ron Hubbard.
Peter Storfer is a dynamic business leader and the driving force behind Knusperstube, a celebrated Austrian bakery and food manufacturer with deep roots in regional tradition and craftsmanship. As CEO of one of Southern Austria’s most respected bakery enterprises, Peter combines a passion for quality baking with strategic vision to expand the company’s reach and relevance in a competitive food market.
Jeff Lee is the Founder and CEO of Fortis Business Solutions and a management consultant with more than 40 years of experience helping owners build stronger, more profitable companies. He founded Measurable Solutions in 1998, which became the fastest-growing WISE Training and Consulting firm for five consecutive years and was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in the U.S. Under his leadership, Fortis has become a respected authority in practice management, with multiple Inc. 5000 award-winning clients and its own Inc. 5000 distinction, while achieving record performance from 2021 through 2025.
President and CEO of Botanicals Internacional, Cleman Agami brings over 35 years of experience in personal care, beauty, and consumer products. He has grown the Mexico-based company into a trusted, full-service manufacturing partner, delivering high-quality, technically advanced products and efficient solutions across formulation, packaging, and distribution. Known for his focus on innovation, operational excellence, and empowered teams, Cleman positions Botanicals Internacional as a results-driven partner for brands seeking scalable, reliable manufacturing solutions.
The founder of TRES Infrastructure, Venuste Twagiramungu, is a visionary telecommunications leader transforming connectivity in Rwanda and beyond. With over two decades of experience, he built TRES into the country’s only locally licensed tower company, managing 200+ towers that help operators, governments, and private entities expand networks efficiently. Combining technical expertise with strategic vision, Venuste drives innovation, operational excellence, and local talent development, positioning TRES as a key partner in Rwanda’s 4G/5G rollout and digital inclusion. He is also the founder and Executive Director of HCA Kigali in Rwanda.
Robert Cornish started Richter with zero capital in the middle of the 2008 financial meltdown. Eighteen years later, Richter is one of the leading B2B creative agencies in the country, serving 57 Fortune 500 companies across sales enablement, training, and customer experience. The agency earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years, the Silicon Valley Fast 50 four times, and the Entrepreneur 360 Award twice. Robert is the author of What Works, published by Wiley & Sons, and hosts the Revenue Leaders podcast. He has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, Inc. Magazine, and Selling Power magazine, and has spoken at West Point and the Association for Corporate Growth Los Angeles.
Australia’s entrepreneurial Twin brothers, Mike and Jinny Hibbard, demonstrate that sustainable business success is intentionally designed. Michael, Chief Communications manager of Hibbard Homes, leads a multi-generation family enterprise with a focus on systems, people, and execution along the whole administrative part of the family business, while Jonny applies the same strategic mindset to developing and constructing community developments and construction of housing centered on personalized care and results. Together, they show how disciplined leadership, strong culture, and intentional wellbeing drive growth, and their seminar offers actionable insights and strategies for entrepreneurs and leaders seeking to grow smarter, lead better, and build businesses that truly last.
Patrick Valtin is the founder and CEO of HireBox, a talent acquisition and prehire assessment platform that helps organizations hire the right people and build highperforming teams. With more than 35 years of international consulting and training experience, he has evaluated over 25,000 candidates and trained more than 145,000 business owners, executives, and HR professionals across 37 countries in areas including hiring, leadership, sales, and people management. A bestselling author of NoFail Hiring 2.0 and Taking Off the Mask, Patrick blends strategic insight with practical tools to help businesses elevate their recruitment, culture, and performance.
Connect & Collaborate
Through its global community of members and consultants, WISE® empowers entrepreneurs to expand their enterprises, strengthen leadership, and raise standards of effectiveness across industries. Today, hundreds of thousands of businesses around the world use L. Ron Hubbard’s administrative technology, creating measurable growth, stability, and long-term success for companies, sectors, and economies alike.
The International WISE convention is designed specifically for members to connect and collaborate together — offering a dynamic environment to network with like-minded professionals, exchange practical strategies, and learn new tools that can be implemented immediately to increase prosperity and achieve greater success.
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2 Day CONVENTION
$600
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL | BEFORE MARCH 31
$900
FULL PRICE | AFTER MARCH 31
- 2 Full Seminar Days
- Key Benefit 2
- WISE Gala
- Award Ceremony
FRIDAY ONLY
$400
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL | BEFORE MARCH 31
$550
FULL PRICE | AFTER MARCH 31
- 1 Seminar Day
- Key Benefit 2
- WISE Gala
- Award Ceremony
SATURDAY ONLY
$300
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL | BEFORE MARCH 31
$450
FULL PRICE | AFTER MARCH 31
- 1 Seminar Day
- Key Benefit 2
GALA ONLY
$200
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL | BEFORE MARCH 31
$300
FULL PRICE | AFTER MARCH 31
- 1 Seminar Day
- Key Benefit 2
Convention Agenda
FRIDAY - MAY 1
9:00 am
Sign-in
10:00 am
Opening & Welcome
10:15 am
Mike & Jonny Hibbard
Scale Up Your Enterprise: Harnessing the Power of the Admin Scale for Explosive Business Growth
11:30 am
Benjamin Nagengast
Mastering Business Systems: Implementing the Model of Admin Know-How Using Mastertech & other Essential Software Tools
12:30 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:45 pm
Venuste Twagiramungu
Competing with Giants: How Correct Organization Beats Capital
3:30 pm
Break & Networking
4:00 pm
Clem Agami
Building High-Performance Teams: Organizational Skills, Ethical Leadership, and Management Know-How That Drives Results
6:00 pm
Break for changing and networking
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Welcome reception with hors d’oeuvres
7:00 pm
Gala Banquet –
WISE International Gala Dinner
Attire: Cocktail or Business Formal
8:00 pm
WISE Awards Ceremony & Entertainment
SATURDAY - MAY 2
9:00 am
Sign-in
10:00 am
Opening & Welcome
10:15 am
Peter Storfer
Up Your Game: Creating Affluence Attainment Across the Dynamics
11:30 am
Robert Cornish
Standing Out in the Crowd: The Key to Reaching and Getting the Clients You Want
12:30 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:45 pm
Jeff Lee
Conquering the Close: Techniques to Increase the Effectiveness of Your Sales
3:30 pm
Break & Networking
4:00 pm
Patrick Valtin
Best Practices in Hiring: How to Find the Right People to Build a Winning Company
5:30 pm
Speakers’ Panel
All the speakers take the stage together for an interactive audience Q&A panel.
6:30 pm
Closing Remarks
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