what is the gls?
Experience the world’s premiere leadership conference right here in Green Bay. Join hundreds of local leaders to hear actionable insights and encouragement from world-class leadership experts. The Summit will take place on Thursday and Friday August 6-7, 2026 at Green Bay Community Church. Haven't been to the GLS before? Check out the promo video if you are unfamiliar with the Summit.
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LOCAL SCHEDULE
Please note that our local Summit schedule differs slightly from the national schedule. Each morning, we'll begin with a special GLS Local Session focused on our community before joining the national Summit broadcast.
Doors open at 7:30 am each day, and the GLS Local Session begins at 8:30 am. We will transition to the national Summit broadcast at 10:00 a.m., so you won't miss any of the featured speakers!
Because national communications and materials will reference the standard Summit schedule, be sure to follow the local schedule below for the most accurate timing during your experience with us.
PLEASE NOTE - On July 28, The Global Leadership Network made a slight shift to the timing of Session 4, lunch, and Session 5. If you ordered lunch to be delivered for Friday, please update your lunch delivery time based off of the new schedule below. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!
LUNCh, Snacks, Drinks
Pre-order lunch options have now closed. We will not have food trucks on site for lunch. Lunch options include local nearby restaurants, delivery services, or bringing your own lunch.
Complimentary breakfast, snacks, and beverages will be provided throughout both days.
Water stations will be available and we encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle.
TP THe Pantry
Help us make a difference through Thrivent’s "Cans" Hunger – T.P. the Pantry Edition! Together, we can support local families and ensure our neighbors have access to the everyday items they need most. For every item donated, the Thrivent Member Network - Wisconsin Upper Michigan Area will donate $3 per item up to $3,000. The most needed items are toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, and feminine care products. Bring your items with you to the Summit by Friday at noon and look for the carts in the lobby. Your donations go directly to help families served by The Giving Tree in the Howard Suamico School District. We will celebrate the impact being made on Friday afternoon! Every contribution big or small helps fill the shelves, brings hope and shows the power of generosity in action.
PARKING & LOGISTICS
Event address is 600 Cardinal Lane, enter the main parking lot off of Cardinal Lane
Enter under the green awnings, using Door B
Event Check In kiosks will be located in the lobby and will scan your ticket confirmation email
If you run into any ticketing issues, or need any assistance throughout the event, our Registration Solutions kiosk in the lobby will be available to help
Event ticket emails will be resent from the Global Leadership Network on July 30 and August 4
Lunch ticket emails will be resent from Eventbrite the morning of each Summit day
Bring your ticket confirmation email, your preferred way to take notes, and your business cards for networking
Dress code is business casual, our room is well air conditioned, so we recommend bringing a light sweater or jacket
GLS Students
We're excited to host GLS Students as part of our Global Leadership Summit experience! GLS Students is designed for high school students to gather with their peers, watch Summit sessions, and engage in meaningful conversations about leadership and influence. Thanks to free and partial scholarship opportunities, cost doesn't have to be a barrier. If you know a student who would benefit from this experience, encourage them to learn more and sign up by contacting MichaelG@gbcc.me.
BOOK SWAP
Thrivent will be hosting a leadership book swap at their sponsorship table in the lobby.
Bring a leadership book or two you’ve already read, and find a new one to swap! Any leadership books remaining at the end of the Summit will be donated to local nonprofits.
volunteer
Help us bring the Summit to life! Volunteering at the GLS is a great way to network and work alongside other businesses, churches, and non-profit organizations to serve our community!
QUESTIONs?
If you have any questions about the Summit, email Kathryn Kroll, our leadership development specialist by filling out this form.