107th Summit

Embracing Conflict For Greater Connection, Collaboration, and Belonging

July 9-11, 2025 at 9:00-12:30 PM ET - Online with regional hubs available

In an ever-changing world marked by complexity and difference, conscious leadership has never been more essential. Last year, we focused on Cultivating Conscious Leadership Cultures—what they look like, feel like, and the impact they have. Building on that, this year’s summit invites leaders and teams to embrace conflict—not as a barrier, but as a catalyst for deeper connection, collaboration, and belonging.

Together, we will:

  • Learn from Global and Local Thought Leaders sharing insights, innovations, and real-world practices.
  • Engage in Transformative Dialogues that challenge perspectives and foster mutual respect.
  • Share Actionable Tools and Resources to strengthen your leadership, enable higher-performing teams, and build inclusive, resilient cultures.

Through interactive workshops, thought-provoking panels, and collaborative sessions, we’ll explore how conscious leadership can navigate division, spark meaningful change, and create lasting impact in organizations and communities.

Our Provocateurs – To Be Announced!

Summit Agenda – Coming Soon!

How to Join

Be an Online Participant
We invite individuals of all ages and industries to join our summit! The online format allows you to participate from anywhere in the world while connecting with conscious leaders globally. Our goal is to empower participants to apply what they learn to enhance their personal leadership journey and bring innovative ideas back to their organizations, communities, and society. To be an online participant, please complete the registration form below and complete the payment of $150.

 

Be a Hub Participant
We encourage smaller groups of at least four individuals to come together and experience the Summit in one location. Whether it’s colleagues, classmates, friends, or simply those in close proximity to one another, gathering as a hub offers the best way to benefit from the in-person experience. To join as a hub participant, complete the registration form below and select your hub under “Registration Type.” Please note that pricing varies by hub and spots are limited. Learn more below.

 

Be a Sponsor
We encourage individuals or corporations to be a sponsor allowing us to further enhance the quality and experience of the Summit to all. To learn more, send us an email at inbox@leadershipforumcommunity.org.

What to expect

  • Connection has been at the heart of the LFC Summit for the past 107 years. At this year’s Summit, participants will engage in intensive sessions and activities designed to foster meaningful interactions.Rather than one-way presentations, our provocateurs will facilitate discussions, creating space for participants to contribute, share ideas, and connect with people from diverse backgrounds and industries. We understand that everyone is at a different stage in their leadership journey, and we strive to offer programming and resources that cater to a variety of needs. Even though this is an online Summit, participants will have ample opportunities to build relationships and network with others, both during provocateur-led sessions and outside the scheduled programming.

 

  • The Summit Hub offers an immersive in-person experience. Each hub will host a limited number of participants, with capacity varying by location. Breakout sessions will be held within the hubs, allowing attendees to engage face-to-face and connect outside of scheduled sessions. Please note that travel, accommodation, and meals are the responsibility of each Hub participant.

Hubs

Hubs give participants the opportunity to have an in-person experience. The key difference between online and hub participants is the breakout sessions—hub participants will engage in discussions with their in-person group rather than joining a virtual breakout room. Additionally, some hubs may choose to organize extra activities outside of the official Summit schedule.

 

Confirmed hubs:

 

  • Silver Bay: A historic location for the Leadership Forum Community! A group will convene here, continuing a tradition that spans more than 100 years. Participants attending at Silver Bay will have the opportunity to enjoy the stunning lake views, engage in on-site activities, and even bring their families along to share in the experience.
    • Registration Fee: $500 – This includes the Summit registrations fee but does not include travel, accommodation, and meals.
    • Hub Capacity: This hub will host only 20 participants. Be sure to register as soon as possible!
    • Accommodation: Onsite accommodation is limited. Secure your reservation by calling: 1-518-543-8415.
    • Location: 87 Silver Bay Rd, Silver Bay, NY 12874, United States

 

More to be announced!

 

If you are interested in being a hub host or in sponsoring a hub, send us at email at inbox@leadershipforumcommunity.org.

Scholarships

We firmly believe in this simple truth: Leadership Matters. We believe that anyone desiring to further his or her leadership capabilities should be able to attend this summit, regardless of one’s ability to pay. To provide these valuable summit experiences to all, with the generosity of our donors, we have established a scholarship fund to provide opportunities for deserving individuals to attend the conference. We are offering a limited number of scholarships for registrants, exclusively for the online experience. Please note that scholarships are not available for the in-person hub experience.

 

To apply, CLICK HERE and complete the application form. Applications will be reviewed and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

Sponsorship Packages

We encourage individuals or corporations to be a sponsor allowing us to further enhance the quality and experience of the Summit to all. In addition to the sponsorship tiers below, there is also the option to sponsor a hub. To learn more, send us an email at inbox@leadershipforumcommunity.org.

FAQs

  • What is included in my registration fee?
    The registration fee includes three half-day sessions, led by exceptional provocateurs via Zoom.

 

  • What is not included in my registration fee?
    Travel, accommodation, and meals for hub participants.

 

  • Will all participants have the same experience?
    Yes! Ensuring an inclusive experience for all participants, regardless of location, is a top priority for us. Everyone will have access to the same sessions from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET. However, some hubs may choose to organize extra activities outside of the official Summit schedule.

 

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Summit Team

Vanessa Mbouw

Vanessa Mbouw

Joel Wright

Joel Wright

Anne Hunnex

Anne Hunnex

Lyndon Rego

Lyndon Rego

Kathy Bittner

Kathy Bittner

Rebecca Braitling

Linette Gomez

Linette Gomez

Past Summits

Watch sessions from our previous Summits on YouTube

Cultivating Conscious Leadership Cultures (2024)

From Me to We (2023)

The Power of Dreams (2022)

Leading to Repair (2021)

Incubating Leadership (2020)