The Global Leadership Summit | August 6-7, 2026

TWO DAYS. LASTING INFLUENCE.

At the 2026 Global Leadership Summit you’ll be equipped and inspired to lead where you are. Because everyone has influence.

The Experience

What to expect at the Global Leadership Summit

Practical Tools

Walk away with fresh insights and tools you can put into action immediately — individually or with your team.

World-Class Faculty

Learn from global thought leaders, CEOs, faith leaders, creatives and culture-shapers who bring diverse insights and practical strategies.

Dynamic Environments

Whether attending in person, online or at a local host site, you'll experience an atmosphere designed for learning and connection.

Global Community

Join leaders from 100+ countries, sharing a vision for better leadership in every sector of society.

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Past speakers have included three former U.S. presidents, dozens of Fortune 500 CEOs and leadership legends like Jim Collins, Condoleezza Rice and Simon Sinek.

But the Summit is about everyone — including YOU.

You were created by design. With purpose. Maybe you’ve lost sight of it — or never yet caught a glimpse of it. The Summit will help you take your next step toward the purpose you were made for.

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Dream and grow with likeminded leaders across the world

Educators, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, disruptors, builders. At the Summit, you’ll join a community that cares as much as you do — all in one room, all pushing for better.

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350,000+

Attendees

100+

Countries

30+

Industries

Leadership with a higher purpose

Leadership can be exhausting and isolating. That’s why the Summit offers more than another to-do list. It gives you space to reset your vision, clarity to refine your strategy and the courage to take your next bold step.

Whether you’ve led for decades or are just starting out, you’ll leave refreshed and ready — because your leadership has a higher purpose.

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Ways to participate

Local Summit

$149
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Studio Audience

Starting at $219
Executive Track Tickets
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Online

$149
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Bring the Summit to your community

Interested in hosting the Global Leadership Summit? Whether you're a church, organization or business, bring leaders together in your community to amplify your impact.

  • Turn-key support and training
  • Resources to invite and engage your community
  • Connection to a global network of hosts
  • No cost to host the Summit
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