You’re Invited: Summit Ascent

Summit Ascent is an annual training event designed for Global Leadership Summit Host Site Team Leads: Summit Point Leaders, Promotional Strategists and Event Managers. It will prepare you for the Summit through focused training, strategic planning and opportunities to network with Host Site Team Leads from across the U.S.

Our 2026 focus

This year’s event will focus on growing your impact, with topics such as effective ways to promote the Summit, who to invite and how to align your efforts with national campaigns.

Note: Technical Directors and Producers will have their own training event March 9-10, 2026. Details and registration information will be coming soon.

Schedule

Tuesday, April 14
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Welcome & Sessions
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Dinner

Wednesday, April 15
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Sessions & Closing

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Speakers

David Ashcraft

GLN President and CEO

Lori Hermann

GLN Executive Producer

Whitney Putnam

GLN VP of Marketing and Communications

Questions About Ascent?

Here are answers to the most common questions about Ascent. If you still need help, our team is happy to help you at together@globalleadership.org.