11 CEO Conferences to Attend for Global Leadership in 2026-2027
The best CEO conferences are worth more than the ticket price — they're where strategic thinking gets sharpened and the right connections get made. Whether you want to expand your network, benchmark your leadership, or stay ahead of what's coming, the right conference can shift your perspective in ways a newsletter never will.
Here's what's on the calendar.
Best CEO Conferences in 2026-2027 Shortlist
Here's a shortlist of the best CEO conferences I think are worth attending in 2026-2027:
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- Reuters NEXT Asia 2026 - Singapore (July 9, 2026)
- CST CEO Summit 2026 - Birmingham, UK (July 13–14, 2026)
- MAP International CEO Conference 2026 - Manila, Philippines (September 8, 2026)
- National #TrustLeaders CEO Conference 2026 - Nottingham, UK (September 17, 2026)
- Forbes Global CEO Conference 2026 - Singapore (October 7–8, 2026)
- Tiburon CEO Summits - Boston, MA (October 19–21, 2026)
- World Business Forum New York 2026 - New York, NY (November 4–5, 2026)
- Chief Executive Leadership Conference 2026 - San Antonio, TX (November 4–6, 2026)
- UFI Global CEO Summit - Madrid, Spain (January 27-29, 2027)
- SISO CEO Summit 2027 - Amelia Island, FL (April 5-8, 2027)
- WSJ CEO Council Summit - London, UK (June 7-8, 2027)
Find more details about each conference below.
Best Customer Success Conferences of 2026
Below are my summaries of the best customer success conferences that made it onto my shortlist. My reviews offer a look at each event's dates, location, pricing, and unique offering.
1. Reuters NEXT Asia 2026 - Singapore (July 9, 2026)
- Dates: July 9, 2026
- Location: Marina Bay Sands
- Pricing: Register to see current pricing
- Social Media: LinkedIn
Reuters NEXT Asia is Reuters' invitation-only leadership summit, now in its third year in Singapore. It gathers 400+ C-suite executives and policymakers to tackle AI, trade, and geopolitical shifts. Confirmed speakers include Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng and Temasek CIO Rohit Sipahimalani.
Why attend? The summit blends live journalism with high-level discussion — sessions are moderated by Reuters correspondents, not event hosts. With pre-event leadership dialogues, networking receptions, and a live global broadcast reaching 115 countries, it's built for leaders who want real access and real reach.
2. CST CEO Summit 2026 - Birmingham, UK (July 13–14, 2026)
- Dates: July 13–14, 2026
- Location: The Grand Hotel, Birmingham
- Pricing: £525 (CST members only)
- Social Media: LinkedIn
The CST CEO Summit is a residential two-day event for school trust CEOs, organized by the Confederation of School Trusts. It focuses on place-based leadership and civic engagement in education, with limited places for 150 delegates.
Why attend? Speakers include Georgia Gould OBE MP and David Robinson of The Relationships Project. The intimate format — with just 150 places, a dinner, and overnight stay — makes it genuinely useful for school trust leaders who want peer connection alongside practical leadership strategy.
3. MAP International CEO Conference 2026 - Manila, Philippines (September 8, 2026)
- Dates: September 8, 2026
- Location: Shangri-La The Fort
- Pricing: ₱14,000 (members) - ₱16,000 (non-members)
The MAP International CEO Conference is the 24th edition of this annual event, organized by the Management Association of the Philippines. It gathers top business leaders and executives around the theme "In the Age of Flux: Scaling the Next Inflection Point."
Why attend? This is the Philippines' flagship CEO gathering, hosted by MAP — the country's most prestigious management organization. The full-day program draws senior executives across industries to tackle strategy in a period of rapid change, making it a must for leaders navigating uncertainty in the Asia-Pacific market.
4. National #TrustLeaders CEO Conference 2026 - Nottingham, UK (September 17, 2026)
- Dates: September 17, 2026
- Location: Trent Conference Centre
- Pricing: Included in membership fee
- Social Media: LinkedIn
The National #TrustLeaders CEO Conference is the 9th annual event organized by Forum Strategy. It's exclusively for academy trust CEOs in England, with the 2026 theme: "Leadership well-lived — Leading with purpose, courage and joy."
Why attend? This conference is built specifically for academy trust CEOs — not a broad leadership event. Speakers like Mark Russell OBE, Sir Steve Lancashire, and Maggie Farrar bring deep sector expertise. You'll get peer networking, expert keynotes, and practical insights you can apply directly to trust leadership heading into the new school year.
5. Forbes Global CEO Conference 2026 - Singapore (October 7–8, 2026)
- Dates: October 7–8, 2026
- Location: Shangri-La Singapore
- Pricing: $10,000 and invitation only
Now in its 24th year, the Forbes Global CEO Conference is Forbes Media's invite-only gathering for chairpersons, vice chairs, CEOs, and presidents from global HQs. Confirmed 2026 speakers include Steve Forbes and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong.
Why attend? Few CEO conferences match this room. Past speakers include Jack Ma, Bernard Arnault, and Ajay Banga. The two-day agenda spans geopolitics, AI, energy, and entrepreneurship with high-level panels and a Grand Finale Dinner — all set against Singapore's position as Asia's business crossroads.
6. Tiburon CEO Summits - Boston, MA (October 19–21, 2026)
- Dates: October 19–21, 2026
- Location: InterContinental Boston by IHG
- Pricing: Invitation only for Tiburon members
The Tiburon CEO Summit is a semi-annual, invite-only gathering for wealth and investment management CEOs, organized by Tiburon Strategic Advisors. Summit LI is the 51st edition. Confirmed speakers include Naureen Hassan, Michael Kim, and Dana D'Auria.
Why attend? This summit is one of the few cross-industry forums exclusively for wealth and investment management CEOs. Over 20 sessions cover Tiburon research, WealthTech trends, and business strategy through fireside chats, CEO panels, and roundtables. Attendance is free for Tiburon members beyond travel costs.
7. World Business Forum New York 2026 - New York, NY (November 4–5, 2026)
- Dates: November 4–5, 2026
- Location: Javits Center
- Pricing: Starts at $3,190 for individual tickets, group discounts available
- Social Media: LinkedIn
The World Business Forum has gathered senior executives for over two decades. It's a cross-industry leadership event organized by WOBI, featuring some of the most recognized business thinkers in the world.
Why attend? The 2026 lineup includes Jim Collins, Indra Nooyi, Malcolm Gladwell, and Daniel Goleman — covering strategy, AI, emotional intelligence, and talent. Beyond the two-day program, your ticket includes year-round WOBI membership with networking events and on-demand content.
8. Chief Executive Leadership Conference 2026 - San Antonio, TX (November 4–6, 2026)
- Dates: November 4–6, 2026
- Location: Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas
- Pricing: $4,295
The Chief Executive Leadership Conference is an annual event hosted by Chief Executive Group for CEOs and senior executives. The 2026 edition features speakers like Bob Nardelli (former CEO of Home Depot and Chrysler), Keith Ferrazzi, and Geoff Woods, drawing 500+ leaders.
Why attend? The conference zeroes in on decisions CEOs are actively managing: AI adoption, team alignment, execution, and growth in uncertain markets. Sessions are led by operators and advisors who've faced those same pressures. Optional add-ons include a golf outing, a women leaders workshop, and a sales strategy workshop.
9. UFI Global CEO Summit - Madrid, Spain (January 27-29, 2027)
- Dates: January 27-29, 2027
- Location: Madrid, Spain
- Pricing: By invitation only
- Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn
The UFI Global CEO Summit is UFI's most exclusive, invitation-only event for CEOs and senior executives in the exhibition industry. Organized by UFI, it serves as the sector's annual curtain raiser, bringing together global leaders to discuss challenges, opportunities, and future strategies.
Why attend? The GCS is one of the few truly senior-only executive gatherings in the exhibitions world. It offers direct peer access to top exhibition organisers and venue operators globally, with a focus on high-level strategy and forward-looking industry dialogue in a curated, intimate setting.
10. SISO CEO Summit 2027 - Amelia Island, FL (April 5-8, 2027)
- Dates: April 5-8, 2027
- Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
- Pricing: TBA
- Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn
The SISO CEO Summit is an annual gathering organized by SISO (Society of Independent Show Organizers) for top executives in the show and event industry. It brings together CEOs and decision-makers for peer networking, strategic discussions, and industry insights.
Why attend? The summit is designed exclusively for show organizers and event industry leaders—it's not a broad business conference. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island setting encourages relaxed, high-trust peer exchange between the people who run the world's leading trade shows and exhibitions.
11. WSJ CEO Council Summit - London, UK (June 7-8, 2027)
- Dates: June 7-8, 2027
- Location: London, UK
- Pricing: Members only (by invitation)
- Social Media: LinkedIn
The WSJ CEO Council Summit is an invitation-only executive forum organized by the WSJ Leadership Institute for CEO Council members. It runs June 7-8, 2027 in London, bringing together top executives for expert briefings and peer exchanges on pressing leadership and business challenges.
Why attend? The summit is built for efficiency and depth. It combines expert-led sessions on topics CEOs are actively navigating with structured peer-to-peer breakout discussions. If you want candid dialogue with a senior executive peer group—rather than a large conference floor—this is where that happens.
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