Hybrid work, AI-driven shifts, and evolving workforce expectations are pulling teams in different directions. Priorities drift. Communication breaks down. Execution slows. And culture begins to crack—not because leaders don’t care, but because the pace of change is outpacing old approaches to alignment.
The 2026 CEO Summit is designed for this moment. It’s where CEOs and their senior executives learn how leading organizations keep their people aligned, connected, and executing—even as work continues to evolve. You’ll hear what’s working inside companies navigating these pressures in real time and walk away with practical approaches you can apply immediately.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Every leader is feeling the strain: constant change makes alignment harder, not easier. At the Summit, you’ll learn how to:
Marriott employs more than 400,000 people worldwide.
In this opening keynote, Anthony Capuano will share how the company keeps its people aligned and connected across continents, roles, and generations—even as technology, expectations, and the nature of work rapidly evolve.
Capuano will discuss the practical leadership moves that strengthen trust, support consistent execution, and sustain culture at scale—lessons every organization can adapt, whether you’re growing, transforming, or navigating uncertainty.
At the CEO Summit, you’ll dig into the leadership questions that define alignment in 2026:
WHY ATTEND
Real strategies from organizations solving the same alignment, execution and culture challenges you’re facing today.
Peer discussions where CEOs and senior leaders speak openly about succession, team dynamics and leadership challenges.
How AI, hybrid work and generational change are reshaping alignment—and what you need to do to stay ahead.
Direct insight from Marriott’s leadership team on keeping 400,000+ people aligned across a constantly changing environment.
Author, The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups
Performance Execution Expert, The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Founder, CultureWise
Former Director, U.S. Naval Academy’s Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership
Author, Work Life Well-Lived
CEO, IgniteTech and Khoros
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 13, 2026.
Book by October 17
$1,895
$1,595/person
Book by November 21
$1,995
$1,595/person
Book by December 26
$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. A room block is reserved for attendees at the Marriott Bethesda Downtown. Book a Room>
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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.
