Harvest of Hope 2026
18th ANNUAL WELLNESS CONFERENCE
October 3, 2026 | 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM
The Conference Center at Mercer
MCCC West Windsor Campus
Landon Donovan is widely regarded as the most decorated and influential male player in U.S. soccer history. He is known for his creative attacking play and unmatched records with both the LA Galaxy and the U.S. Men’s National Team, as well as spells abroad with Everton and Bayern Munich. He cemented his legacy through iconic moments at the World Cup and multiple domestic and international titles. Donovan’s talent and leadership helped shape American soccer and set the standard for future generations.
Off the field, Donovan has remained deeply connected to the game. He is a trusted studio analyst for Fox Sports, covering the sport’s biggest tournaments, and has also taken on coaching and executive roles, in the NWSL and abroad. Additionally, he recently released his own book Landon: A Memoir that was listed #1 on USA Today’s Best Selling Non-Fiction category and #10 overall.
Conference Sponsors
Please contact Development Director Elizabeth Kepniss, ekepniss@namimercer.org or 609.799-8994 x13, with questions.
Harvest of Hope, NAMI Mercer's wellness conference, is held annually in conjunction with National Mental Illness Awareness Week. Launched in 2009. this event brings people together to learn strategies and resources that promote mental wellbeing and to expand knowledge and understanding of mental illness. Harvest of Hope includes: a keynote featuring an inspirational mental health advocate; practical, interactive workshops; thoughtful conversations rooted in personal experience; an uplifting performance; and plenty of opportunities for community-building.
Directions to The Conference Center at Mercer County College are available here
Conference details and registration coming soon!
Workshops
- Beyond the Stereotypes: Understanding the Cycle of OCD
- Compelling Conversations
- Mars and Venus: Their Mental Wellness Challenges
- The Digital Mind: Everyday Apps & AI for Better Mental Health
- Unzip Your Mind with Art
- Using Your Superpowers: Connecting with Your Strengths
- Whom to Contact in a Psychiatric Emergency
CONFERENCE PARTNER
KEYNOTE PARTNER
CONVERSATION PARTNERS
WELLNESS PARTNERS
PARTNERS
Past Keynote Speakers
2025
Ascending New Heights
2024
Anchors of Well-Being
2023
Building Bridges of Hope
2022
Weathering the Storm
2021
My Pain: From Pain to Purpose
2020
Creating Mental Harmony in Times of Uncertainty
2019
Dream Big. Act Now.
Know the Science.
2018
Partnering for Prevention and Recovery
2017
Winning at Wellness
2016
Living with Purpose
2015
Finding Your Voice
2014
Recovery through Discovery