Ideas at the edges
Imagine Solutions: A nationally recognized Thought Leader Conference & 3 deep-dive Seminars driven by a profound respect for learning
An experience that awes and inspires. Events that compel you to think and think again. Speakers and presentations that leave you wanting more because the ideas and endorphins racing through your brain are sending you a message: what you’ve just learned is important and exhilarating.
Ideas at the edges—breakthroughs, cutting-edge concepts—still fuzzy in most minds—will be brought into sharp focus by some of the most visionary thinkers in the world at the Imagine Solutions Conference in February and three Imagine Solutions Seminars: November, January & March.
Conference
Thought Leaders Conference
Held in Naples, Florida
March 2, 2026
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
For one exciting day, speakers will share groundbreaking breakthroughs in science and technology, social innovations impacting millions, and the efforts of explorers and conservationists making a significant difference. Leaders of great institutions will reveal major developments, while voices in ethics, civics, education, and news will discuss their influence on society. And that’s just the beginning.
If you have attended our conferences before, you know to expect a blend of learning, amazement, and networking with fascinating individuals. If this is your first time, you will wonder why you haven’t joined us sooner. We promise to leave you inspired.
Seminars
March 19, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
In a world shaped by rising global tensions, rapid technological change, and renewed great-power competition, understanding how the United States military prepares for future conflicts has never been more important. This seminar offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from a top military leader who has helped shape America’s defense strategy at the highest levels, providing clarity, context, and insight rarely available to the public.
General Tim Ray
Four-Star General Tim Ray, USAF (Ret.)Ticket Pricing
$70 per person
Event Details
In a world shaped by rising global tensions, rapid technological change, and renewed great-power competition, understanding how the United States military prepares for future conflicts has never been more important. This seminar offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from a top military leader who has helped shape America’s defense strategy at the highest levels, providing clarity, context, and insight rarely available to the public.
General Tim Ray, USAF (Ret.), is a highly decorated retired four-star general who most recently served as Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command. Concurrently, he led Air Forces Strategic–Air within United States Strategic Command, where he focused on national strategy, nuclear deterrence, and operational excellence.
During his career, General Ray served on the Air Force’s senior “Corporate Board,” helping shape future force structure, modernization priorities, and budget strategy for the United States Air Force. He currently serves as President and CEO of Business Executives for National Security (BENS).
Imagine Solutions and the 501(c)(3) Searching for Solutions Institute were founded in 2008 with the mission to bring leading-edge speakers and thinkers to engaged audiences of change-makers, addressing matters of societal importance related to science, medicine and healthcare, business, social entrepreneurship, nonprofit, social sciences, the arts, conservation and the environment, exploration and discovery, and more, and the vision of generating real conversations and the space for impact, influence, and connection.