Event Schedule
Presented by R-Link
February 19-21 | Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
A Special Thanks To Our Platinum Sponsor
Event Starts In
Until the doors open at Ignite 2026 in Tampa
This Isn't a Conference. It's A Live Launch
Most events talk about the future.
Ignite 2026 reveals what's ready now - live, working and in motion.
The Old Model
Right now:
Conversations happen in one place
Sales, sign-ups, and actions happen somewhere else
AI is bolted on after the fact
Users trade control for convenience
What You'll See Live
At Ignite 2026:
Communication designed for action
AI that works inside the conversation
Commerce that happens real time
Technology that puts users back in control
This isn't a preview.
It's a launch.
What You'll Experience at Ignite 2026
Live reveals. Real workflows. Zero hype.
Live Platform Launches
See R-Link Studio and new capabilities revealed in real time — not mockups, not slides.
Real Use Cases in Action
Watch how communication turns into action — sales, sign-ups, engagement — inside the conversation.
Clear Vision, No Jargon
Understand what’s changing, why it matters, and how it applies — without technical overload.
Momentum You Can Use Immediately
Leave knowing what launched, where you fit, and how to move forward next.
This isn’t theory. It’s a front-row look at what’s launching next.
Who Ignite 2026 Is For (and Who It's Not)
Built for builders. Not spectators.
✔️ This Event Is For You If You Are:
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Turning Conversations into Sales, onboarding and growth
Creators, Coaches & Educators
Running live sessions, programs or communities that need momentum
Operators & Team Leaders
Responsible for communication, collaboration and execution
Builders & Early Adopters
Curious about AI and Web3 - but only when it actually works.
❌ This Event Is NOT For You If:
You're here for crypto hype or speculation
You want surface talk with no real application
You're satisfied with meetings that end in follow-ups
You prefer platforms that extract value instead of creating it
Ignite 2026 is about real products, real users and real execution.
If you care about where communication is going next - you belong in this room.
Choose Your Ignite 2026 Experience
One live event. Two ways to experience it.
Led By People Building What's Next
Founders, operators and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of R-Link.
Darin Kidd
President, R-Link
Kim Garst
Chief AI Marketing & Operations Officer
Tony Swantek
Ecosystem Visionary & Community Leader
Chris Ormiston
Development Lead
Jim Bunch
President, Connect
Jake Dieterich
Community Member
Wright Thurston
Decosystem Visionary
& Leader
Adam Peplinski
Founder, BelleRive Capital & PlanX Technologies
Emily Swalberg
Elite Customer Support
Mike Boccia
Founder and CEO,
iDecide Interactive
Craig Stuvland
Founder and CEO,
tru Independence
Day 1 - Thursday, February 19
Ignition Night: Vision, Legitimacy & Context
📍 Audubon Ballroom | 🕕 Check-in: 6:00 – 7:00 PM | 🕖 Program: 7:00 – 9:15 PM
7:00 - 7:45
Welcome to Ignite 2026
Darin Kidd
What Ignite is (and what it is not) · Why this weekend matters · Framing the event as a platform + ecosystem launch
The R-Link Vision Keynote
Ownership vs. rented platforms · Why video, commerce, AI, and blockchain must converge · Why R-Link exists now
7:45 - 8:15
The Rally Blockchain
Tony Swantek
Easy Onboarding · Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 · Tie Revenue to Blockchain · Subjective Value vs Objective Value
8:15 - 8:25
Wall Street Wakes Up: Why Financial Advisors Are Now Recommending Crypto
Adam Peplinski
How the financial services industry is embracing crypto · Why advisors are recommending crypto allocation in portfolios · Third-party institutional validation
8:25 - 8:45
Ignite Previews - What's Being Unlocked
Tony Swantek
High-level previews: R-Link Studio · Event App · AI Assistant · White-Label R-Link Studio · "Tomorrow, we move from concept to execution."
8:45 - 9:00
Attracting Quality Leadership With Vision
Jim Bunch
What attracts founders and C-Level Execs into this ecosystem · How I Came On Chain!
9:00 - 9:15
Guest Invitation: Stay for Full Experience
Darin Kidd
If tonight resonated, you're invited to join us for the full Ignite experience · Scan the QR code or visit the registration table to secure your spot for Days 2 & 3 · What goes live on Day 2 · How the Event App is used · Why attending all three days matters
Day 2 - Friday, February 20
Build Day: Launch, Trust & Ecosystem Proof
📍 Audubon Ballroom | 🕕 Check-in: 8:00 – 9:00 AM | 🕖 Sessions: 9:00 – 2:10 PM
9:00 - 9:25
Ignite Kickoff
Darin Kidd
Recap of Day 1 · Frame the day: "This is where things go live."
🔥 250,000 Token Pool Announcement
Pro rata share based on the leaderboard · How it works · How to track progress in the app · The race starts NOW
9:25 - 9:55
Zoom Lets You Talk. Amazon Let's You Shop. R-Link Studio Said: Why Not Both? - OFFICIAL LAUNCH
Kim Garst
The world's first video platform with live shopping built in · What it is · What it replaces · Who it's for · The flagship product that changes everything for creators, businesses, and communities
9:55 - 10:15
Everyone Talks About Changing Their Life. Here's What It Actually Looks Like
Jake Dieterich
Jake's blockchain journey · What ownership enabled for him · How he took care of the people who took care of him · Why infrastructure matters after opportunity is proven
10:15 - 10:40
What 12 Years and Billions in Blockchain Taught Me About What's Coming Next
Wright Thurston
One of the biggest Bitcoin miners in history · #1 Tier 1 blockchain builder in the world · 12 years of conviction · Why what's coming next matters even more
10:40 - 11:00
White-Label R-Link Studio: The Fastest Path to Thousands of Customers & Compensation Plan
Tony Swantek
How white-labeling unlocks massive customer acquisition at speed · Why giving leaders their own branded platform creates exponential growth · Compensation plan overview
11:00-11:15
Break
11:15 - 11:45
Ready Before the Rush: How AI-Powered Support Prepares R-Link for Scale
Kim Garst
Building the support ecosystem BEFORE millions of customers arrive · The vision: 1 human overseeing AI-powered support for millions
🔴 LIVE DEMO — Customer Service Agent
One real support scenario · Live resolution · Speed, clarity, confidence · Operational maturity in action
11:45 - 12:25
What If Every Builder in This Room Had an AI Team Behind Them? Now They Do
Jim Bunch
Live walkthrough of Operly Phase 1 · Real functionality, real value
12:25 - 1:00
Lunch/Networking
1:00 - 1:30
Built to Handle Millions. Designed So Everyone Wants In.
Chris Ormiston
The engineering decisions behind R-Link · Why the architecture is built for massive scale · A platform nobody will want to leave
1:30 - 2:10
You've Seen the Platform. You Believe in the Vision. Now Let's Bring the World In.
Darin Kidd
Activating the community toward customer acquisition · Clear playbook for new users, active users, builders, and leaders · Motivation meets marching orders
6:00 - 9:00
VIP Reception | Skylark | 14th floor
Day 3 - Saturday, February 21
Rally Day: Ownership, Future & Commitment
📍 Audubon Ballroom | 🕕 Check-in: 8:00 – 9:00 AM | 🕖 Sessions: 9:00 – 12:30 PM
9:00 - 9:15
Day 2 Changed Everything. Here's What You Missed If You Blinked.
Darin Kidd
What launched · What shifted · What people are already responding to
9:15 - 9:40
How Blockchain Changed Everything for My Family
Emily Swalberg
Emily's blockchain success story · From customer support to complete freedom · Community, longevity, and ownership · What sustainable success actually looks like
9:40 - 10:00
🏆Top Sellers of 2025 Recognition
Darin Kidd & Tony Swantek
Celebrating leadership and contribution · Positioning sellers as ecosystem builders
10:00 - 10:30
You've Seen What We Built. Wait Until You See What's Next.
Tony Swantek
The R-Link roadmap · Massive AI Assistant upgrades · Pixa update · Secure Messaging App with integrated commerce
10:30 - 10:45
Break
10:45 - 11:05
How We Scale From Hundreds to Hundreds of Thousands
Darin Kidd
The growth vision · How the ecosystem scales · How every person in this room plays a role
11:05 - 11:20
Your Secret Weapon for Customer Acquisition
Mike Boccia
Live walkthrough of the iDecide recruiting tool · How it works · Start using it immediately to grow your business
11:20 - 11:30
The Institutions Are Moving In. Are You?
Adam Peplinski
Why the financial world is accelerating into crypto · The window is open and the smart money knows it · Institutional urgency as a proof point for personal action
11:30 - 11:50
Why the Smart Money is Moving to Blockchain: An Institutional Perspective
Craig Stuvland, Adam Peplinski, & Tony Swantek
What attracted you to Blockchain? · What attracted you to Rally? · What are your thoughts as we close out this event?
11:50 - 12:10
Why Now. Why You. Why This.
Darin Kidd
Why being early matters · Why this room, this moment, this decision
12:10 - 12:30
The Final Charge
Tony Swantek
Clear expectations · What happens next · Gratitude · Looking ahead
3:00 - 8:15
Dinner Cruise | Yacht Starship | Channelside
Board Buses at Hotel: Starts at 3:00 PM
On Site Boarding: 4:30 PM
Cruise Ends: 7:30 PM
Return to Hotel by 8:15 PM
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