
Global Mission Summit 2026
Global Mission Summit 2026
The Mission Economy Meets Here
The Mission Economy Meets Here
The Mission Economy
Meets Here
Conversations with founders, funders, educators, and mission-driven individuals ready to connect, collaborate, and scale impact.
Conversations with founders, funders, educators, and mission-driven individuals ready to connect, collaborate, and scale impact.



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High-impact sessions. Curated connections. Investor conversations. Mission-driven ideas in motion.
High-impact sessions. Curated connections. Investor conversations. Mission-driven ideas in motion.


JW Marriott, Dallas Arts District, Texas
JW Marriott, Dallas Arts District, Texas
Global Mission Summit 2026
Summit Schedule
October 08, 2026, Thursday
JW Marriott · Dallas Arts District · Texas
0123456789:TBA08:30AM– 9:45 AM
Opening Keynotes
Harwood Ballroom
- 8:35 – 8:50Justin Lonon
- 8:50 – 9:20Michael Moe
- 9:20 – 9:50Miles Gilburne
Breakout Sessions
3 rooms · Floor 11
Olive Room
Media for Good… Inspiring Society
Shezad Manjee, Gloria Ardilla, Maggie Moe, Nina Zolt
Ross Room
The Flourishing Future… AI Driving Thriving
Ray Gary, Dr. Drew Linsley, Babar Bhatti, Taylor Shead
Pearl Room
From Programs to Ecosystem – Connecting Entrepreneurs Across North Texas
Darlisa Diltz, Bill Chinn, Heather Lepeska, Margo Posey
Breakout Sessions
2 rooms · Floor 11
Olive Room
Purpose Driven Life… Know Thyself
Coach K, Cliff Boyd, Tommy McCarthy
Ross Room
Health By Design… Fix it Before It's Broken
John New, Stephen Davis, Laura Jeffries
Lunch Keynotes
Harwood Ballroom
- 12:05 – 12:30Tom McCarthy
- 12:30 – 12:50Jennifer ChandlerFireside chat with Lynn McBee
- 12:50 – 1:05Mission Cup Live Finals
- 1:05 – 1:25The DOC and Chris Garnett
- 1:25 – 1:45Bill MillikenFollowed by the Mission Cup winners announcement
Breakout Sessions
3 rooms · Floor 11
Olive Room
From Ecosystem to Entrepreneur – Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All
Kevin Wortley, Carlos White, Cennita France, Leslie Peters
Ross Room
The New U… Going from 4 Years to 40 Years
Brett Andrews, Dr. Warren J. von Eschenbach
Pearl Room
Bootcamp (2:30-4:30 PM)
Breakout Sessions
2 rooms · Floor 11
Olive Room
Under the Influence… Athletes on Mission can Change the Game for Good
Jason Cabinda, Rob Morris, Fernando Velasco
Ross Room
Star Search… Talent is Everywhere, Opportunity is Not
Jim Keyes, Brint Ryan, Peter Brodsky
Mission Fights Social
Harwood Ballroom Lobby
Mission Fights
Harwood Ballroom
- Hustle vs. Work Life Balance – Which Actually Builds Successful FoundersBecca Weigman vs. Terrence Chavis
- Does College Provide a Compelling ROI on "$" and TimeEric Ban vs. Michael Sitarzewski
- Bootstrapping or VCRicky Tejapaibul vs. Greg Head
- AI… Our Greatest Opportunity or Biggest Threat or AI: Cognitive Superpower or Cognitive SurrenderDave Copps vs. Drexell Owusu
- ReferreesCatherine Cuellar, Debra von Storch, John New
Closing Social
End of day · 7:00 PM
Global Mission Summit 2026
Summit Schedule
October 08, 2026, Thursday
JW Marriott · Dallas Arts District · Texas
0123456789:TBA08:30AM– 9:45 AM
Opening Keynotes
Harwood Ballroom
- 8:35 – 8:50Justin Lonon
- 8:50 – 9:20Michael Moe
- 9:20 – 9:50Miles Gilburne
Breakout Sessions
3 rooms · Floor 11
Olive Room
Media for Good… Inspiring Society
Shezad Manjee, Gloria Ardilla, Maggie Moe, Nina Zolt
Ross Room
The Flourishing Future… AI Driving Thriving
Ray Gary, Dr. Drew Linsley, Babar Bhatti, Taylor Shead
Pearl Room
From Programs to Ecosystem – Connecting Entrepreneurs Across North Texas
Darlisa Diltz, Bill Chinn, Heather Lepeska, Margo Posey
Breakout Sessions
2 rooms · Floor 11
Olive Room
Purpose Driven Life… Know Thyself
Coach K, Cliff Boyd, Tommy McCarthy
Ross Room
Health By Design… Fix it Before It's Broken
John New, Stephen Davis, Laura Jeffries
Lunch Keynotes
Harwood Ballroom
- 12:05 – 12:30Tom McCarthy
- 12:30 – 12:50Jennifer ChandlerFireside chat with Lynn McBee
- 12:50 – 1:05Mission Cup Live Finals
- 1:05 – 1:25The DOC and Chris Garnett
- 1:25 – 1:45Bill MillikenFollowed by the Mission Cup winners announcement
Breakout Sessions
3 rooms · Floor 11
Olive Room
From Ecosystem to Entrepreneur – Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All
Kevin Wortley, Carlos White, Cennita France, Leslie Peters
Ross Room
The New U… Going from 4 Years to 40 Years
Brett Andrews, Dr. Warren J. von Eschenbach
Pearl Room
Bootcamp (2:30-4:30 PM)
Breakout Sessions
2 rooms · Floor 11
Olive Room
Under the Influence… Athletes on Mission can Change the Game for Good
Jason Cabinda, Rob Morris, Fernando Velasco
Ross Room
Star Search… Talent is Everywhere, Opportunity is Not
Jim Keyes, Brint Ryan, Peter Brodsky
Mission Fights Social
Harwood Ballroom Lobby
Mission Fights
Harwood Ballroom
- Hustle vs. Work Life Balance – Which Actually Builds Successful FoundersBecca Weigman vs. Terrence Chavis
- Does College Provide a Compelling ROI on "$" and TimeEric Ban vs. Michael Sitarzewski
- Bootstrapping or VCRicky Tejapaibul vs. Greg Head
- AI… Our Greatest Opportunity or Biggest Threat or AI: Cognitive Superpower or Cognitive SurrenderDave Copps vs. Drexell Oowusu
Closing Social
End of day · 7:00 PM
Sessions Worth Waiting For
Sessions Worth Waiting For
Sessions Worth Waiting For
A first look at the sessions bringing together founders, funders, athletes, and leaders around purpose-led business.
A first look at the sessions bringing together founders, funders, athletes, and leaders around purpose-led business.
A first look at the sessions bringing together founders, funders, athletes, and leaders around purpose-led business.
Under the Influence
Why Attend GMS 2026
Why Attend GMS 2026
Why Attend GMS 2026

The People
Join a curated community of entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers united by a shared commitment to build purpose-led businesses.

The Ideas
Engage with bold thinking at the intersection of business, innovation, and leadership. Hear from visionary leaders that challenge assumptions and inspire action.

The Outcomes
Whether you're seeking capital, partnerships, talent, or new pathways for growth, GMS helps you make meaningful connections.

The People
Join a curated community of entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers united by a shared commitment to build purpose-led businesses.

The Ideas
Engage with bold thinking at the intersection of business, innovation, and leadership. Hear from visionary leaders that challenge assumptions and inspire action.

The Outcomes
Whether you're seeking capital, partnerships, talent, or new pathways for growth, GMS helps you make meaningful connections.

The People
Join a curated community of entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers united by a shared commitment to build purpose-led businesses.

The Ideas
Engage with bold thinking at the intersection of business, innovation, and leadership. Hear from visionary leaders that challenge assumptions and inspire action.

The Outcomes
Whether you're seeking capital, partnerships, talent, or new pathways for growth, GMS helps you make meaningful connections.
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Voices You'll Quote All Year
Voices You'll Quote All Year

Dr Justin Lonon
Chancellor
Dallas College

Jennifer Chandler
Head of Philanthropic Solutions
Bank of America

G. Brint Ryan
Founder & CEO
Ryan

The D.O.C
Grammy Award winning Rapper
Record Producer, Founder
Dreams Experience Academy

Chris Gannett
CEO, Founder
Gannett.Partners

Dr Justin Lonon
Chancellor
Dallas College

Jennifer Chandler
Head of Philanthropic Solutions
Bank of America

G. Brint Ryan
Founder & CEO
Ryan

The D.O.C
Grammy Award winning Rapper
Record Producer, Founder
Dreams Experience Academy

Chris Gannett
CEO, Founder
Gannett.Partners
The Global Mission Summit 2026
The Global Mission Summit 2026
See the Mission in Motion
See the Mission in Motion


Global Mission Cup
Global Mission Cup
The Stage For the Next Mission Driven Founders
The Stage For the Next Mission Driven Founders

Tell the World Why You're Here
Tell the World Why You're Here
Tell the World Why You’re Here
The Mission Wall
The Mission Wall
The Mission Wall
Our 2026 Partners
Our 2026 Partners
Our 2026 Partners
Presenting Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor

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Legacy Sponsor
Legacy Sponsor
Legacy Sponsor

Catalyst Sponsor
Catalyst Sponsor
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Guardian Sponsor
Guardian Sponsor
Guardian Sponsor







Mission Member Corporation
Mission Member Corporation
Mission Member Corporation






The Mission began at GMS 2025
The Mission
began at GMS 2025
Explore the moments, voices, and stories from Global Mission Summit 2025.
Explore the moments, voices, and stories from Global Mission Summit 2025.
480
480
Exclusive Attendees
Exclusive Attendees
Exclusive Attendees
30+
30+
Mission Driven Speakers
Mission Driven Speakers
Mission Driven Speakers

”
Confidence,
Clarity,
Change.
James Keyes
Former CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster

”
Confidence,
Clarity,
Change.
James Keyes
Former CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster

”
Confidence,
Clarity,
Change.
James Keyes
Former CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster

“
Information is Power.
Jeanne Allen
Center of Education Reform

“
Information is Power.
Jeanne Allen
Center of Education Reform

“
Information is Power.
Jeanne Allen
Center of Education Reform
5+
5+
Impact Sessions
Impact Sessions
Impact Sessions
50%
50%
Attendance of Directors & above
Attendance of Directors & above
Attendance of Directors & above

Your Seat at GMS 2026 Awaits You
Your Seat at GMS 2026 Awaits You
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Changing the World
for Good
Global Mission Institute is a platform connecting entrepreneurs and
investors to scale impact globally by matching purpose-driven'
innovation with funding and mentorship.
Changing the World
for Good
Global Mission Institute is a platform connecting entrepreneurs and
investors to scale impact globally by matching purpose-driven'
innovation with funding and mentorship.
Changing
the World
for Good
Global Mission Institute is a platform connecting entrepreneurs and
investors to scale impact globally by matching purpose-driven'
innovation with funding and mentorship.
