Anthony Capuano
CEO, Marriott International
In today’s fractured workplace, culture isn’t built by accident—it’s built by leaders. And it’s one of the few things you can control, even when the rest of the world feels chaotic.
At CEO Summit 2026, you’ll join other CEOs and senior leaders for two focused days of conversation and strategy on how to:
The 2026 Summit will be held at Marriott International’s global headquarters in Washington, D.C., home to one of the world’s largest workforces and routinely ranked as a “Best Workplace.” If you’re rethinking how to lead in 2026 and beyond, this is an event you can’t afford to miss.
Keeping Culture Strong When Everything’s Changing
Marriott International is home to one of the largest and most admired workforces in the world. In his keynote address, Anthony Capuano will share how Marriott continues to shape and sustain a strong, values-driven culture—despite rapid change, technological shifts, and a constantly evolving workforce. Whether you’re leading a distributed team or navigating generational change, this is a rare opportunity to learn directly from a CEO who’s doing it at global scale.
Here's what past attendees of the CEO Summit (Formerly Talent Summit) had to say about their experience:
“Focused on leadership. Executed with precision.”
Salute
“Action-packed, real-world, relevant. Conversations throughout were timely.”
ProSource Supply
“Lots of great insight to take back to the company as well as enriched my own skillset.”
Medcor, Inc.
For added peace of mind, registration is fully refundable until March 20, 2026.
Book by August 1
$1,895
$1,595/person
Book by October 31
$1,995
$1,595/person
Book by December 15
$2,195
$1,695/person
Book by January 30
$2,295
$1,795/person
Book by February 28
$2,395
$1,895/person
After February 28
$2,595
$1,995/person
In 2016, Chief Executive held our first Talent Summit to help CEOs and senior executives discuss strategies for attracting, developing and retaining talent. Originally focused on human capital management, the event’s scope broadened over time to include topics like leadership development, organizational culture, and strategic planning.
Renamed the CEO Summit, reflecting its expanded focus on the diverse challenges and opportunities faced by CEOs and senior leaders, it continues to provide a space for peer learning, networking and exchanging ideas on developing the best workplace and workforce possible.
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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.
