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Izaak Walton League Lodge

20400 Darden Rd, South Bend, Indiana 46637

Saturday, October 31, 2026. Doors open at 8 AM.

Your free ticket arrives by email with directions. The exact location is sent with your ticket.

Coming from nearby?

Speak or Treat is an easy drive from across Michiana: South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, Osceola, Goshen, Plymouth, LaPorte, Niles, MI and Notre Dame.

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What to know before you drive

Speak or Treat 2026 happens at the Izaak Walton League Lodge in South Bend. Doors open at 8 AM for registration and coffee, which gives you time to find a seat, grab a cup and start meeting the room before the 9 AM keynote.

Reserve your free ticket first. Your ticket email carries the directions and the exact location, so you do not have to guess. Keep it handy on Saturday morning.

Plan your day around it

The day runs 9 AM to 5 PM, and it wraps in time to get you home for trick-or-treat. Check the full schedule for the day to see when the keynote, speaker sessions and booth networking happen. Not sure about food? See the lunch options. Wondering if it is the right room for you? Read who should attend.

Bring your people

If you lead a team, bring them. Every ticket is free and each person reserves their own seat. A short drive from Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, Goshen, Plymouth, LaPorte, Niles and Notre Dame is worth a full day of ideas and leaders you will actually meet.

Quick answers

Is there a charge to attend?

No. Every ticket is free. Seats are very limited, so reserve early.

When do doors open?

Doors open at 8 AM on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The keynote starts at 9 AM and the day wraps at 5 PM.

More questions? Check the full FAQ.

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