For over 30 years, the Global Leadership Summit has brought leaders together for a powerful two-day experience. With the Summit, you will never lead alone. Our world-class experts will become part of your team, offering key insights and practical resources for long-term impact.
Whether you join our Studio Audience, one of 400+ host sites or online, the Summit will equip you to lead where you are.
John C. Maxwell has spoken at the Summit numerous times, dating back to 1996. And when you buy your Summit ticket by May 7th, John will unlock access to his footage from 5 past Summits for you!
You’ll hear John’s insights on topics like tough calls, navigating change and courageous leadership. This is exclusive content you can’t get anywhere else. You won’t want to the timeless wisdom of the world’s top leadership authority!
*We’ll email you access to John’s vault by May 14.
The Summit will take place live on Thursday-Friday, August 7-8, 2025, in the U.S. and Canada at 400+ participating host site venues and online.
2025 International Summit experiences take place during the Fall/Winter of 2025/2026. To learn more about Canadian locations and dates click here. Check out our international page here.
All public programming elements including but not limited to speaker sessions and artistic elements are included with every ticket.
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There are early-bird rates and discounts available for military, faculty, and students. (Only available for online and host sites). Click here to see the details!
No. To attend an in-person gathering, each member of your group will need an individual ticket to enter the host site venue at check-in. And to attend online, each member of your group will need an individual ticket to participate in interactive elements of the Online Experience.
It is preferred that you enter all names and email addresses of attendees in your group at the time of registration, but it is not required. If you do not have the names of all parties in your group when registering, the online system will add an open “empty” registration for each unknown guest corresponding to the number of tickets purchased. You will need to add guest names and unique email addresses prior to the event.
Not currently. Tickets may be purchased in bulk but are sold at individual rates. That said, some groups may wish to host a private viewing. For information about hosting opportunities for both large and small groups, as well as private and public viewings, go to GlobalLeadership.org/host.
To find your GLS 2025 registration info, please use the link provided in your confirmation email. Or you can click on the Register Now button on this page, select any GLS experience, and on the Details page that pops up, scroll to the bottom and select “Find My Registration.” There you can enter your email and the system will provide a link to all your registrations.
This depends on the local host site! Please inquire directly with the local host site venue you plan to attend to find out about on-site childcare options or the availability of facilities for nursing mothers at their specific venue.
Yes, we do!
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please click here for our Terms and Conditions which describe our policies for cancellations and transfers.
The studio audience is located at Willow Creek Community Church, where the Summit started 30 years ago! Our guests attending as studio audience participants get to see the speakers live on stage, network with leaders from around the world, purchase exclusive merchandise, and engage with speakers at book signings. The electric atmosphere that happens among studio audience members is experienced across the globe through the broadcast simulcast experience that over 400+ host sites participate in over the course of two days at the Global Leadership Summit.
The Studio Audience for The Global Leadership Summit is Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois.
The Executive Track is an exclusive experience of the Global Leadership Summit at our Studio Audience in South Barrington, IL. With an Executive Track ticket, you’ll receive benefits such as:
Premium seating on the Main Floor
Exclusive lunch sessions with select speakers
Catered lunches
Reserved parking
Private executive lounge for breaks
And more! Tickets are $1,650. Space is limited — reserve your spot now! Just click on Studio Audience and select your seat in the Executive Track section.
The Global Leadership Summit is the signature event of the Global Leadership Network, a nonprofit ministry that believes in leadership with a higher purpose. We bring together both ministry and marketplace expertise. We want to see leaders inspired and equipped so they can lead transformation in their communities and around the world.
Our mission goes beyond events, with resources available year-round and programs that inspire, equip and connect pastors, church and business leaders, the next generation, women leaders, the incarcerated, the marginalized and community leaders all over the world.
Since its inception, the Summit has been translated into as many as 60+ languages, reaching over 120 countries and impacting millions of people around the world, making it the longest running, greatest reaching leadership event of its kind!
You can view GLS terms and conditions here.
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