Leading a company has always been about people, but today the stakes are higher than ever. Teams are spread across time zones, AI is reshaping jobs and generational expectations are pulling in different directions. Culture doesn’t hold together on its own—and misalignment can quickly become a leadership risk.
The 2026 CEO Summit was built for this moment. It’s where CEOs and CHROs come together to tackle today’s most urgent leadership challenges exchange strategies with peers and walk away ready to strengthen culture, align teams and develop leaders who can thrive in a disconnected world.
It’s the challenge every CEO is wrestling with: the old ways of leading teams don’t always work—and yet the need for connection, clarity and shared purpose has never been greater.
Marriott employs more than 400,000 people worldwide. In our opening keynote, Anthony Capuano will share how the company sustains a values-driven culture across continents, generations and roles— even as work, technology and expectations keep changing.
Capuano will speak candidly about the practical leadership moves that keep people united, trust strong and execution consistent at scale—lessons every CEO can apply inside their own organization.
At the CEO Summit, you’ll dig into the toughest leadership questions CEOs and CHROs are facing today, including:
Real strategies from CEOs and CHROs who have solved the same challenges you’re facing.
Peer discussions where leaders speak openly about succession, alignment, and culture challenges.
What AI, hybrid work and generational shifts mean for how you lead today—and tomorrow.
Learn directly from Marriott’s leadership team on sustaining values and performance across 400,000+ employees worldwide.
Hear from other C-Suite Executives on why they would attend the Summit again.
“Very relevant topics with good, practical ways to put things into action in my businesses.”
CEO, Spectra Aerospace and Defence
“Great speakers and the roundtable discussions were very productive.”
CFO, Vector Systems USA
“I learned so much. Speakers were great. Topics were really solid.”
CEO, AnitaB.org
For added peace of mind, registration is fully refundable until March 20, 2026.
Book by August 29
$1,895
$1,595/person
Book by October 31
$1,995
$1,595/person
Book by December 19
$2,195
$1,695/person
Book by January 30
$2,295
$1,795/person
Book by March 6
$2,395
$1,895/person
After March 6
$2,595
$1,995/person
The CEO Summit is designed for leaders navigating the toughest challenges of culture and connection in today’s environment.
You’ll get the most value if you’re:
This year’s Summit will be held inside Marriott’s headquarters, a space built for collaboration and innovation.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
