Ignite Live 2026:
Level Up Your Lasercraft
A Hands-On Laser Conference & Community Experience
Quitman, TX, July 16 - 18, 2026
Ticket availability is limited – first come, first serve.
A Laser Training Experience Made for Makers
Learn at your own pace. Choose your own path. Spend real time with real experts.
No sales pressure. No stuffy conference vibes. Just like-minded makers, honest answers, and a community that wants you to succeed.
NEW This Year at Ignite!
Choose-Your-Own Learning Paths
Explore booth-style learning stations focused on specific machines, techniques, and business topics. Stay as long as you want, skip what you don’t need, and build a schedule that fits your goals.
Expert-Led Presentations
Special Show Pricing on Thunder Lasers
Get exclusive access to special show pricing on demo, refurbished, and show-model Thunder Lasers—available only to Ignite attendees.
What Is Ignite Live?
Ignite Live isn’t a webinar. It isn’t a demo day. It’s a full-immersion laser event where you’ll get hands-on time with the techniques, tools, and expert makers who are actually doing this work at the highest level. Learn from experts like these, and more!
Photo Engraving | Chris Locascio
Master the art of high-DPI photo engraving. From substrate selection to dialing in your settings, you’ll walk away knowing exactly how to produce stunning, professional-grade photo engravings every time.
Galvo Laser | Nick Morris & Jeff Kernohan
Dial in settings, materials, maintenance, and workflows so your laser works harder—and smarter—for you.
Hat Patch Making | Josh Evans & Wylde Willow
Leather patch creation, hat press demos, and a complete branding workflow — start to finish. Whether you’re adding hats to your product line or refining your current process, this is hands-on gold.
Tumbler & Cup Engraving | Sam Annable & Sallie Shaw
Rotary engraving, multi-surface techniques, and the tips that actually make tumblers and cups look flawless. One of the most in-demand product categories – and you’ll leave knowing how to crush it.
Laser to Lifestyle, by Haley Hoskin
Designed for new and aspiring laser owners who want to turn their machine into a revenue-generating business. From choosing your niche and pricing your products to marketing strategies and scaling operations, learn the exact frameworks that took a hobby laser project to a six-figure income stream.
LightBurn Skills for Lasers | Robert Kofoed
Learn essential workflow fundamentals including file preparation, camera setup and usage, then take your skills to the next level with time-saving techniques like efficient nesting for material optimization, variable text for personalized batch production, and more.
Preventative Maintenance | Chris Myers
Alignment, cleaning, testing, and the maintenance habits that keep your machine running like new. Don’t wait for something to break – learn how to prevent it before it costs you.
Creative Projects | Patrick & Courtney Boren, Bail Ansari
Mixed media projects, acrylic + wood combinations, edge-lighting techniques, and sign making that sells. This booth will spark ideas you’ll be ready to execute the moment you get home.
What To Expect At Ignite
Hands-On Help, All Day
Bring your real projects, real problems, and real questions. Get one-on-one guidance on settings, materials, workflows, and troubleshooting from people who know Thunder inside and out.
Meet the ThunderFam
Spend time with Thunder staff, brand ambassadors, material partners, and fellow owners who actually understand what it’s like to run a laser business
Real Conversations, Not Sales Pitches
This isn’t a hard-sell event. It’s a chance to see machines running all day, ask unfiltered questions, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Food, Meet & Greet, and Community Time
All meals are included, kicking off with a fun Meet & Greet and with plenty of built-in time to connect, swap ideas, and build relationships throughout!
What You Missed Last Year
Meet the Ignite 2026 Speakers and Trainers
Learn from the pros as they share exclusive insights, strategies, and best practices to boost your business in 2026.
Emily Bakken
WyldeWillow WoodWorks
Jeff Kernohan
Lakeside Laserworks
Haley Hoskin
Laser to Lifestyle
Robert Kofoed
Computer Creations
Sallie Shaw
Simply Sallie
Josh Evans
LoneStar Adhesive
Bail Ansari
Just One More Project
Sam Annable
Uncharted Customs
Patrick Boren
Houston Acrylic
Courtney Boren
Houston Acrylic
Your Thunder Laser Team
Our whole team will also be in attendance. It is about time we put a face to a name. We cannot wait to meet each of you!
Clay Luttrell
Owner
Grant Burrage
Vice President
Chris Myers
Support Manager
Julia Tamsma
Marketing
Rhonda Hatzfeld
Sales Representative
Eric Munoz
Sales Representative
Rachael Pruitt
Customer Support
Nick Morris
Support Technician
Chris Locascio
Support Technician
Elijah Latimer
Videographer
Limited Spots Available - By Design
Ignite Live 2026 will sell out! We keep this event capped to maintain a high-quality, hands-on experience.
What’s Included With Your Ignite 2026 Ticket?
- Full Access to all lecture sessions and hands-on training (July 17th & 18th)
- Complimentary meals and drinks during the event
- Meet and Greet event on the evening of July 16th
- Networking, parties, giveaways, and more
- Access to special show pricing on select Thunder Laser machines
Tickets Selling Out Fast
Ignite Live 2026 Waitlist Tickets Are On Sale Now!
Don’t miss Ignite Live:
- Real techniques.
- Real experts.
- Real results.
Ready to Ignite? Spots are limited and filling fast. This is the kind of event people talk about for years – make sure you’re there.
Ignite 2024 Recap
Praise From Former Ignite Event Attendees
FAQs
What meals are included? What about drinks?
With the purchase of an Ignite 2026 ticket, you are getting lunch and dinner on the 17th and 18th. There will be snacks and breakfast items available as well. We are providing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for everyone on the 16th, 17th, and 18th!
Travel & Transportation
Recommended Airports
Quitman, TX is a rural location, so you’ll need to fly into a nearby airport and arrange for ground transportation. We recommend:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – Approx. 2 hours from Quitman
Dallas Love Field (DAL) – Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes from Quitman
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) – Approx. 40 minutes from Quitman
Getting to Quitman
Rental Cars: All major airports have rental car services. A car will be necessary as there are limited rideshare services in the Quitman area.
Driving Directions: Quitman is about 100 miles east of Dallas. The easiest route is via I-20 E to US-69 N.
Hotel Recommendations – Lindale, TX
Lindale, TX is 25 minutes from Thunder Laser USA in Quitman, making it the closest area with a variety of hotel options. We recommend:
- SpringHill Suites Lindale
- Hampton Inn Lindale/Tyler
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lindale
- Comfort Suites Lindale – Tyler North
For additional options, Tyler, TX (about 45 minutes from Quitman) has more accommodations.
There is also a Best Western in Mineola which is closer to our venue (approx 10 minutes), but it’s not as nice as the hotels in Lindale.
We recommend booking your hotel at the time you register for the event – these hotels will sell out!
If you have questions please reach out to [email protected].
What is the cancellation/refund policy?
- All cancellations/refunds will incur a 3% cancellation fee.
- The last day to cancel for a full refund is May 16, 2026.
- After this date, tickets are non-refundable, but you may sell or transfer your ticket to someone else by emailing [email protected].
What machines will be at Ignite?
We are planning to have the new Bolt, Nova Plus, Aurora, and Nova Pro, and Titan at the event.
What should I bring to Ignite?
- A notebook and pen
- Laptop preferably with LightBurn on it
- Plenty of questions
Is lodging included in the ticket price?
No, lodging is not included in the ticket price.
Will food and drinks be provided?
Yes, food and drinks will be provided at no extra charge.
