● VISTAGE PRESENTS · EXECUTIVE SUMMIT · TRI-STATE
VISTAGE PRESENTS
Vistage Executive Summit 2026: Built to Lead in New York
LEADERSHIP EVENT · NEW YORK, NY
A powerful half-day experience for CEOs, business owners and senior executives across the Tri-State area. Two powerhouse keynotes on AI and the 2027 economy, breakout sessions built around your current challenges, and networking woven into every part of the day.
Date
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Time
12:40 PM – 2:40 PM
Executive Summit Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue
New York Marriott Marquis
Address
1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Hosted By
Fenella Kim
Your Host for the Day
- Vistage Chair
- 3x Exited Founder
- CEO & Business Coach
Keynote Speakers
Two Keynotes That Reframe How You Lead in 2027
Hear from a CEO rebuilding companies around AI and one of the nation’s most accurate economic forecasters — then turn their insights into your next move.
Keynote Speaker · AI Strategy
When Intelligence Gets Cheap
How CEOs Rebuild Their Companies
- Sustain AI adoption after initial training
- Set up the data and systems access AI needs to work company-wide
- Give AI its first real task, then keep it working
Ross Hartmann
CEO, Kiingo AI
Keynote Speaker · Economic Outlook
Setting Expectations for 2027 and Beyond
Economic Trends Every CEO Should Plan For
- Get ahead of national and local economic trends
- Understand how market shifts impact your business
- Navigate risk and protect margins with data
Connor Lokar
Sr. Forecaster & Economist, ITR Economics
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Sharpen Your Strategy. Widen Your Circle.
Breakout sessions focused on your current challenges — choose the track that matters most to your business right now.
Customer Engagement
Fix what’s broken in your sales system, sharpen your marketing, and build a trusted brand.
Business Operations
Streamline your infrastructure and close the gaps putting your business at risk.
Financial Planning
Understand what makes your company more valuable — whether you’re planning to sell in five years or fifty.
Personal Development
Sharpen the mindset and habits that make you a better leader, from daily pressure to your next chapter.
Networking Built Into Every Part of the Day
From the marketplace to industry-grouped lunch tables. Meet leaders beyond your circle who spark new ideas, open doors, and become long-term support.
Why Attend
Why CEOs Make Time for the Vistage Executive Summit
Step Away From the Day-to-Day
Carve out focused time to work ON your business, not just IN it — with the space and structure to think strategically about leadership and growth.
Learn From World-Class Keynotes
Get a clear-eyed view of AI adoption and the 2027 economy from speakers who advise leaders across the country.
Connect With Peer CEOs
Build relationships with business owners and senior executives from across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Leave With Ideas You Can Use
Every session is designed for practical, actionable takeaways you can put to work the very next day.
Limited Seats · New York, NY
Reserve Your Seat
Join fellow CEOs, business owners and senior executives for a powerful half-day of keynotes, breakout sessions and peer networking at the Vistage Executive Summit — Built to Lead.
Ticket value $1,995 • Complimentary for invited guests • Limited availability
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Thank You to Our Subject Matter Experts
Supporting This Event
Event sponsorship opportunities available. Visit vistage.com/sponsorship to learn more.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend this event?
The Vistage Executive Summit is designed for CEOs, business owners, presidents and senior executives who are responsible for leading their organizations. If you are accountable for the performance and direction of your company or division, this event is for you.
Is there a cost to attend?
The ticket value for this event is $1,995. Invited CEOs, business owners and senior executives attend on a complimentary basis. Seating is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
What will I learn at this event?
Two keynotes anchor the day: Ross Hartmann (CEO, Kiingo AI) at 8:30 AM on how CEOs rebuild their companies as AI becomes cheap and widely available, and Connor Lokar (Sr. Forecaster & Economist, ITR Economics) at 2:45 PM on economic expectations for 2027 and beyond. Breakout sessions cover customer engagement, business operations, financial planning and personal development.
How long is the event?
Your half-day experience runs on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 12:40 PM to 2:40 PM, hosted by Vistage Chair Fenella Kim. The full Executive Summit runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with networking built into the marketplace, breaks and industry-grouped lunch tables.
Where is the event located?
The event is held at the New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, in the heart of Times Square.
How do I register?
Complete the registration form above to request your complimentary seat. Fenella Kim’s team will confirm your registration and send event details by email.
Vistage Executive Summit · Built to Lead
Ready to Lead What Comes Next?
Spend a focused afternoon with the Tri-State’s top CEOs and business leaders — and walk away with a sharper strategy for AI, the economy and your team.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · 12:40 PM – 2:40 PM
(Executive Summit Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
New York Marriott Marquis · 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036