AUGUST 6-7, 2026
A key part of Thanksgiving’s mission is to gather and equip disciples in our community.
We also believe wholeheartedly in the words of Jeremiah 29:7 that when our city prospers, everyone prospers.
As a way to love our city and help encourage and equip those who believe in a better tomorrow, we’re honored to host the Global Leadership Summit.
TWO DAYS. LASTING INFLUENCE.
At the 2026 Global Leadership Summit you’ll be equipped and inspired to lead where you are. Because everyone has influence.
Walk away with fresh insights and tools you can put into action immediately-- individually or with your team
Learn from global thought leaders, CEOs, faith leaders, creatives and culture-shapers who bring diverse insights and practical strategies
Leverage the Summit as a resource to transform yourself and your community
Join leaders from 100+ countries, sharing a vision for better leadership in every sector of society.
Thanksgiving Church is excited to bring you a high-quality local Global Leadership Summit experience streamed from the Willow Creek Community Church campus on Thursday-Friday, August 6–7, 2026.
The benefits of attending at our location include:
Networking with other curious, growth-minded leaders from the community
Reduced cost and time spent on travel
Grow and learn with your team in a setting close to home
If you regularly attend Thanksgiving Church, choose the Host Site button and the Host Site Priority Code will be applied automatically.
If you do not regularly attend Thanksgiving Church throughout the year, please choose the Guest button to register.
Discounted rates available for students, active-duty military, reserve personnel and their spouses (indicate this in the registration details step).
Thank you to those who attended GLS 2025 at Thanksgiving!
It was a joy to experience the 2025 Global Leadership Summit with you.
Thank you for being here!
Check your email for your Video-On-Demand link from Global Leadership Network to re-watch your favorite speakers. GLN extended the VOD time from 7 days to 30 days to make up for the technical interruptions Thursday afternoon.
Be sure to use the QR code on the back of your name tag to access bonus content available from some of the speakers. Click on the speaker thumbnail to find more resources to use along with your notes.
Make plans now to attend the Summit in 2026. Sign up by August 16th to receive the best available pricing using the registration links above.
What is the Summit?
The GLS Experience
GLS 2025 Promo Video
“Everyone wins when the leader gets better”