The Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC) is seeking workshop proposals from the community ahead of its 2026 Neighbor Power Indy conference.
INRC is a local nonprofit dedicated to advocating and empowering Indianapolis residents, having provided leadership training, programming and funding across the city for more than 30 years. The organization’s annual Neighbor Power Indy conference brings together neighbors, community leaders and local officials to celebrate the power of a strong community while sharing strategies for cultivating vibrant neighborhoods, according to a press release.
Themed “Many communities, One City,” the 2026 encourages Indianapolis residents, neighborhood leaders and local organizations to share their “inspiring community-based stories and best practices. Presentations will be featured in event materials and typically cover topics that represent timely accomplishments or challenges relevant to local neighborhoods.
Presentation topics may include:
- Neighborhood engagement and events.
- Connecting and empowering youth.
- The role of informal associations in community-building.
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Public art and safety.
- Placekeeping.
- Creating new traditions to build identity and pride.
The Neighbor Power Indy conference is a “unique opportunity to engage with neighbors in meaningful dialogue and idea exchange,” as it is expected to attract an attendance of more than 200 residents, community leaders, nonprofit professionals, business owners, and government officials, according to a press release.
Those interested in presenting must submit a workshop proposal to inrc.org/neighbor-power-indy/workshops by Dec. 31. Workshop proposals are open to all community members, and should include the title and a brief description or video.
Selected presenters will be notified by Jan. 12, 2026, and invited to attend a free Storytelling Workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2026, to “perfect their message.” Final presentation are due by Feb. 11, 2026.
For more information or questions, contact Dane Esser at desser@inrc.org.
Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe has a bachelor's in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and has previously worked for Indy Maven, The Lantern, and CityScene Media Group. In her free time, Chloe enjoys live theatre, reading, baking and keeping her plants alive.
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