CEO Summit

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.

• Protect culture during periods of growth, disruption or transition
• Successfully scale without losing the values and energy that made you strong
• Align teams around strategy and drive consistent execution
• Leverage hybrid work and AI while strengthening trust and collaboration
• Develop your next generation of leaders before the need becomes urgent

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:

• What really builds high-performing teams? Cutting through the myths to see what the data shows about long-term performance.
• How do you scale without diluting culture? Preserving passion and values while your company grows.
• What do you do when the old playbook stops working? Leading through inflection points and stalled strategies.
• What happens when AI joins the org chart? Preparing teams and leaders for a future of human–machine collaboration.
• How do you turn strategy into daily action? Building alignment and execution habits that stick.
• How do you build culture across space and time? Leading effectively in the hybrid era.
• How do you prepare your next bench of leaders? Developing talent ready to uphold your values and carry culture forward.

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.

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:

• A CEO leading through growth, disruption, or cultural strain—and looking for new ways to align your team
• A CHRO partnering closely with your CEO to drive culture, leadership development, and workforce strategy
• An Executive Team Member responsible for translating culture into strategy and day-to-day performance
• A Board Member or Advisor guiding leadership teams on culture, succession, and organizational alignment

The 2026 CEO Summit will be held on April 7-8, 2026, at Marriott International Headquarters in Washington, D.C.