# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Be The Difference Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Be the Difference Conference & Expo is more than just a training event. It’s a movement built by dispatchers, for dispatchers.

Created through the life-changing mission of the Denise Amber Lee Foundation, this annual gathering brings together 9-1-1 professionals from across the country for a deeply impactful experience that blends expert-led training, heartfelt storytelling, and a renewed sense of purpose.

The Foundation was established by Nathan Lee in 2008 following the tragic loss of his wife, Denise. Since then, Nathan has dedicated his life to sharing her story and helping prevent similar tragedies. 

The Foundation’s work continues at this conference by focusing on:

High-quality, uniform training

Standardized protocols and quality assurance practices

Measurable performance outcomes

Technology-driven innovation in emergency communications

Be the Difference is uniquely intimate, designed specifically for telecommunicators. Every session is intentional, and every speaker understands the demands of life under the headset. It’s a space for dispatchers to feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow both personally and professionally.

In partnership with The Healthy Dispatcher, the event also features cutting-edge training from Adam Timm, a former LAPD 9-1-1 operator and national speaker on wellness, resilience, and effective leadership. Adam is a board-certified stress management consultant and the author of two books, including the #1 bestseller Stress Is Optional! How to Kick the Habit, and Dispatcher Stress: 50 Lessons on Beating the Burnout.

Participants regularly praise Adam’s energetic and engaging training style. His sessions are described as captivating, practical, and life changing. With over a decade of experience on the console and more than a decade training the nation’s top centers, Adam equips dispatchers with the tools to thrive at work and beyond.

Join us in Knoxville, TN, January 25–28, 2026 for a conference experience that delivers more than just CEUs. 

This is your chance to reconnect with your “why,” grow alongside passionate professionals, and leave with actionable strategies to make a difference in your center.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/knoxville/be-the-difference-conference/200029188399144
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, health-wellness, art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 127

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Knoxville
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Knoxville Convention Center
- **lat**: 35.961714956812
- **long**: -83.922694842638
- **full address**: Knoxville Convention Center, 756 W Clinch Ave SW, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Be The Difference Conference being held?
  - **A:** Be The Difference Conference takes place on Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Knoxville Convention Center, 756 W Clinch Ave SW, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Be The Difference Conference?
  - **A:** Be The Difference Conference is organized by Cody JS.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Be The Difference Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Knoxville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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