London · June 2–5, 2027

Where global leaders converge

Global CEOs, heads of state, and industry pioneers convene for candid conversations on the forces reshaping business, technology, and society—from AI and creativity to economic innovation and healthcare.

“I’ve enjoyed the thoughtful and thorough discussion on AI and globalization throughout the Global Leadership Summit. And it’s always fun to catch up with other alums, it’s just incredible to see how global the institution is.

Kat Tse, AMD’24
Founder of Terms and Conditions  

Previous keynote speakers

A look back at leaders who’ve taken the stage across past summits.

Juan Manuel Santos

Juan Manuel Santos

Former President of Colombia; Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Miami, 2025

Jean-Pascal Tricoire

Jean-Pascal Tricoire

Chairman, Schneider Electric; Northeastern Trustee

Singapore, 2024

Dame Emma Walmsley

Dame Emma Walmsley

Board Director, Microsoft; Former CEO, GSK

London 2026
Spencer Fung

Spencer Fung

Group Executive Chairman, Li & Fung; Northeastern Trustee

Singapore, 2024
Chris Viehbacher

Chris Viehbacher

President & CEO, Biogen; Northeastern Trustee

Miami 2025 · London 2026
2026 Recap

Relive the Global Leadership Summit in London

386 changemakers. 25 countries. Three days of conversation on human leadership in the age of AI.

“Receiving first place at the Global Venture Forum is one of the most meaningful moments of my entrepreneurial journey. It is a deep honor to be part of this network as a Northeastern alumnus, founder, and Young Global Leader. The support of this community inspires our mission to create real impact.

Federico Ramírez, SSH’12
Inaugural Global Venture Forum Award winner, founder of ComparaFácil

June 2–5, 2027