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.

Find a Host Site

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.

Speakers...coming soon

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.

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.

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.

Ways to participate

Local Summit

$199

Studio Audience

Starting at $259

Executive Track Tickets

Online

$199

Register today to get our Super Early Bird rate. Save $50 on online and host site tickets — or up to $200 on our Studio Audience!

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

Learn About Hosting

Frequently asked questions

Dates & Location

Schedule

Downloadable Summit25 Guide

Pricing

Registration & Tickets

CAN I BUY ONE TICKET TO SHARE AMONG MY GROUP?

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.

DO I NEED TO HAVE THE NAMES AND EMAIL ADDRESSES OF ALL THE ATTENDEES IN MY GROUP WHEN I REGISTER?

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.

DO YOU OFFER GROUP RATES?

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.

HOW DO I UPDATE ATTENDEE INFORMATION? OR LOOK UP MY REGISTRATION AND TICKET INFO?

To find your GLS 2026 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.

IS THERE ON-SITE CHILDCARE OR FACILITIES FOR NURSING MOMS AT THE CONFERENCE?

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.

DO YOU HAVE SPECIAL POLICIES FOR CANCELLATIONS, HOLDS, AND TRANSFERS?

Yes, we do!

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please click here for our Terms and Conditions which describe our policies for cancellations and transfers.

Studio Audience

WHAT IS THE LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE?

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.

WHERE IS THE STUDIO AUDIENCE?

The Studio Audience for The Global Leadership Summit is Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois.

WHAT IS THE EXECUTIVE TRACK?

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 $1,800. Space is limited — reserve your spot now! Just click on Studio Audience and select your seat in the Executive Track section.

WHERE DO I FIND FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, LODGING AND OTHER INFORMATION TO HELP ME PREPARE FOR MY STUDIO AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE?

Learn More

ARE THERE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE STUDIO AUDIENCE?

Learn More

What is the Global Leadership Network?

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!

Continuing Education

Other

Our work is only possible because of the generosity and shared vision of our partners and sponsors.

World Vision is a global Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty  and injustice.

About World Vision

Thrivent is a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization that helps Christians build financial clarity and live lives of meaning and generosity.

About Thrivent

Partners in Impact

Your support empowers leaders around the world to grow, serve, and multiply their influence.

Become a Partner