The Refire Summit
2026
About the Refire Summit
The Refire Summit 2026
A One-Day Celebration of Purpose, Passion & Possibility
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Norwalk Inn & Conference Center Norwalk, CT
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
You’ve spent decades giving your best to students, families, and communities. Now it’s your turn.
The ReFire Summit 2026 is a powerful one-day gathering for retired educators and purpose-driven professionals in Fairfield County who are ready to discover what’s next. This is not a conference about slowing down — it’s a celebration of Refirement: living with intention, energy, and joy in your next great chapter.
Join Dr. Cynthia Barnett and a room full of inspiring peers for a day of keynotes, connection, and practical wisdom built around the Five Pillars of Refirement:
Your Registration Includes
Full-day Summit experience (8:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
Keynote Address (TBA)
Breakout Sessions across the Five Pillars
Networking lunch with purpose-driven peers
Complimentary copy of “ReFire: A Roadmap for Teachers”— signed by Dr. Barnett
Complimentary ReFire Summit T-shirt
Sponsor exhibit tables & wellness resources
What You'll Gain
A renewed sense of purpose — and a clear vision for your next great chapter
Real connections with a room full of extraordinary people who get where you are
Practical tools and strategies to live with intention, energy, and joy every single day
A community of kindred spirits who remind you that retirement is not an ending — it is a launching pad
The confidence and courage to step boldly into your next season with your head held high
Concrete, actionable next steps you can put to work the very next morning
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
You will attend all three
🔥 Purpose & Passion
Rediscover what drives you and learn how to build a life that lights you up every morning
❤️ Health & Wellness
Practical strategies to protect your energy, strengthen your body, and nourish your whole self in this season of life..
🤖 AI for You: Practical Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence in Your Daily Life
Simple, hands-on ways to let today’s most powerful tools work for you — no tech background require
This Summit Is For You If…
You've spent your career giving to others. Now it's your turn.
The Refire Summit was created for professionals who are retiring or recently retired and ready to step into the most purposeful chapter of their lives.
Reserve Your Seat
All tickets include a T-shirt and the book Refire: A Roadmap for Teachers to Redicover Purpose & Joy in Their Retirement