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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Core Sponsors

Core Sponsors

Core Sponsors

Mark the Date

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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

  1. Opening Keynotes

    Harwood Ballroom

    • 8:35 – 8:50Justin Lonon
    • 8:50 – 9:20Michael Moe
    • 9:20 – 9:50Miles Gilburne
  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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
  5. 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)

  6. 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

  7. Mission Fights Social

    Harwood Ballroom Lobby

  8. 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
  9. Closing Social

End of day · 7:00 PM

Global Mission Summit 2026

Summit Schedule

October 08, 2026, Thursday

JW Marriott · Dallas Arts District · Texas

  1. Opening Keynotes

    Harwood Ballroom

    • 8:35 – 8:50Justin Lonon
    • 8:50 – 9:20Michael Moe
    • 9:20 – 9:50Miles Gilburne
  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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
  5. 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)

  6. 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

  7. Mission Fights Social

    Harwood Ballroom Lobby

  8. 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
  9. 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

The People

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

The Ideas

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

The Outcomes

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

The People

The People

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

The Ideas

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

The Outcomes

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

The People

The People

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

The Ideas

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

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

Catalyst Sponsor

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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Your Seat at
GMS 2026 Awaits You

00
Days
:
15
Hours
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50
Mins
:
59
Secs

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.