Exclusive Experience at IIT2026
Complimentary Breakfast with Jesse Smith
Friday, April 24 | IIT2026
Global Conference | Long Beach, CA
Start Your Friday with an Olympic Mindset
​Begin your day at IIT2026 with an intimate breakfast conversation with Jesse Smith, a five-time U.S. Olympian and captain of the 2021 U.S. Men’s Olympic Water Polo Team.
This is not a keynote. This is a close, personal session designed for reflection, learning, and real perspective.
About Jesse Smith
Across two decades representing Team USA, Jesse Smith competed on the world’s biggest stages and built a legacy defined by discipline, resilience, and consistency.
Beyond competition, Jesse balances elite performance with family life as a father of six, mentors young athletes in Coronado, and serves on international and Olympic alumni committees.
Highlights
Olympic Silver Medalist
Pan American Games Gold Medalist
Seven-time European National Champion
Captain, 2021 U.S. Men’s Olympic Water Polo Team
Five-time U.S. Olympian
New York Athletic Club Hall of Famer
Pepperdine University standout athlete
What This Session Is About
Over breakfast, Jesse will share practical lessons from sport and life, including:
Performing under pressure when stakes are real
Building trust and accountability within teams
Sustaining long-term excellence without burnout
​Why every achievement reveals a higher mountain

Balancing ambition, family, and responsibility
Expect honesty, clarity, and perspective grounded in lived experience.
Why Attend
Small-group setting with only 50 attendees
Complimentary breakfast included
No additional cost with your conference ticket
A focused, inspiring way to start your Friday
How to Join
This breakfast session is offered as a complimentary add-on with your IIT2026 conference pass.
The experience is open to the first 50 attendees who register.
