10 Reasons to Attend TE Connect Spring 2026

Last week in The Pinnacle Newsletter Blog, I asked you to “save the date.”

Which date, you may be asking yourself?

On April 23, 2026, TE recruiters from across the country will gather at Hotel Haya in Ybor City, Florida (near Tampa) for a focused, high-impact day designed to help you increase placements, strengthen partnerships, and grow your recruiting business.

And that day is TE Connect Spring 2026!

With a special $219 room rate (limited availability) and a networking icebreaker the evening before, TE Connect Spring 2026 can be a production accelerator on your desk for the rest of this year and beyond.

Still not convinced? Here are 10 reasons you need to be there:

1. High-Value Networking (Starting Night One)

The event kicks off Wednesday, April 22, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. with a Networking Icebreaker.

This is your opportunity to:

• Connect with fellow TE recruiters in a relaxed setting
• Share what you specialize in
• Talk through active searches
• Identify potential split partners before the formal sessions begin

Strong trading relationships start with real conversations — not cold outreach.

2. Direct Industry and Network Updates from Leadership

I, as well as Top Echelon President and CEO Mark Demaree will provide insights on:

• Current industry trends
• The status of TE Software
• Upcoming tools and enhancements
• What to expect from your TE Connect experience

Understanding where the Network is headed allows you to position your desk for growth.

3. Learn How to Bill $2.4M and Make 270+ Placements

Maria Hemminger will break down exactly how she generated $2.4M in TE Network billings and more than 270 placements.

You’ll learn:

• How to create highly marketable jobs
• How to identify and secure quality trading partners
• The power of mass emails done correctly
• How to manage your pipeline daily for consistent production

This is real-world strategy from someone doing it at a high level.

4. Lightning Rounds That Create Real Opportunities

The fast-paced Lightning Rounds Networking Session is structured to maximize meaningful connections in a short amount of time.

Participants rotate through focused, 20-minute group conversations where you:

• Share your niche
• Present current searches
• Quickly identify alignment
• Set up deeper conversations later in the day

It’s efficient. Intentional. And built to spark deals.

5. Stop Underutilizing TE Software

Todd Bossler, Top Echelon’s Training and Support Manager with 28 years of experience, leads:

“Turning Tools into Placements: TE Software Tools You’re Underutilizing”

You’ll walk away with:

• Step-by-step workflows
• Features you may not even realize exist
• Practical applications you can implement immediately
• Strategies to increase speed, organization, and results

If you’re not maximizing the platform, you’re leaving money on the table.

6. Work Smarter, Not Harder

Todd returns in the afternoon with:

“The Most Powerful Tools You Have to Make Placements and Grow Your Business”

This session focuses on:

• Automation strategies that save time
• Leveraging technology to eliminate busywork
• Smarter execution habits
• Maximizing output without increasing hours

In recruiting, efficiency drives revenue.

7. BBDG Focused on What Matters Now

The Business-Building Discussion Groups are designed to help you tackle real challenges facing your desk.

Topics are based on feedback from recruiters across the country, ensuring conversations are:

• Relevant
• Timely
• Practical
• Growth-oriented

You’ll collaborate with peers to exchange ideas, solve problems, and strengthen your business strategy.

8. Inside the Minds of TE Network’s Highest Billers

The TE Network Producer Panel delivers candid insight from top-performing recruiters.

You’ll hear directly from consistent split-placement producers about:

• The specific tools that impact their agencies most
• What a true “core group” looks like
• How they evaluate jobs and choose partners
• When and why they stop working with a job or recruiter
• The mindset that separates top billers from the rest

If you want to think — and bill — like a top producer, this is the session you cannot miss.

9. Build a Stronger Core Group of Trading Partners

Successful recruiters inside TE Network don’t operate alone. Instead, they build intentional core groups.

At TE Connect, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Identify recruiters who complement your niche
• Strengthen importer/exporter relationships
• Establish consistent communication rhythms
• Move from transactional splits to long-term partnerships

One strong core group can transform your year.

10. Momentum You Can Feel Immediately

TE Connect isn’t passive learning. You’ll leave Florida with:

• Actionable tactics
• New relationships
• Renewed motivation
• Clear next steps

Many attendees see immediate activity, and that includes new searches shared, partnerships formed, and placements initiated within days of the event.

The Setting Matters

Hotel Haya, located in Tampa’s historic Ybor City district, offers an elevated boutique atmosphere that makes this a focused, distraction-free environment for growth.

Room Rate: $219 (limited availability)

Secure your stay by clicking this link.

The Bottom Line

TE Connect Spring 2026 is a partnership accelerator and production multiplier.

If you’re serious about:

• Increasing split placements
• Strengthening trading relationships
• Leveraging TE tools more effectively
• Growing your billings in 2026

Then April 23 in Tampa needs to be on your calendar.

Click HERE to register for TE Connect!

We’ll see you there!