Hobson Associates President & Managing Partner Danny Cahill will return to the NAPS stage this November as a keynote speaker at NAPS Ignite 2026 in St. Pete Beach, Florida.
The event, hosted by the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS), will take place November 1–3, 2026, at the Sirata Beach Resort and bring together professionals from throughout the recruiting and staffing industry.
This year marks a special milestone for both Danny and Hobson Associates: it will be Danny’s 11th time delivering a keynote for NAPS – more than any other speaker.
A Longstanding Voice in the Recruiting Industry
As President & Managing Partner of Hobson Associates, Danny has spent decades in executive recruiting and is well known for his candid, energetic approach to the business. His presentations combine real-world recruiting experience, industry insight and humor while tackling the challenges and opportunities facing recruiters today.
His return to the NAPS stage continues a longstanding relationship with an organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the recruiting and staffing profession.
About NAPS Ignite 2026
NAPS Ignite 2026 brings together recruiters, staffing professionals, search consultants and industry leaders for three days of education, networking and conversations about the evolving recruiting landscape.
Danny will deliver an Industry Keynote Address during this year's conference.
NAPS Ignite 2026
November 1–3, 2026
Sirata Beach Resort
St. Pete Beach, Florida
For conference details and registration, visit NAPS360.org.
About Hobson Associates
Hobson Associates is a nationwide executive recruiting firm specializing in Technology, Life Sciences, Digital Health, Industrial & Manufacturing, Medical Device, Insurance, and Office & Staffing Services.
- Over 50 years of experience, making us one of the oldest and largest privately held search firms in the country.
- Forbes Ranked Recruiting Firm four years in a row.
- Exceptional veteran recruiters averaging 14+ years of experience, with the highest concentration of Pinnacle Society members, the society of top-producing recruiters.
- Deep industry expertise, so you don’t have to spend time bringing us up to speed on your business challenges and opportunities.
- A focus on “delivering” rather than “placing” candidates, ensuring more accepted offers and smooth transitions.
- After decades of experience and thousands of successful searches, we know how to find and secure top talent quickly and help you achieve superior results.
We’re not just any executive search firm—we’re “The Executive ‘FOUND’ Firm.”