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Join thousands of leaders across North America for The Global Leadership Summit on August 11-12, 2016, at Biola University! Whether at church, school, business or home, you are leading people and projects every day. Leadership takes perseverance, dedication and a commitment to stretch your mind, expand your heart and use your God-given gifts to impact your world in real and powerful ways.

As an official host site, Biola University is pleased to present GLS 2016 live via satellite right on campus in La Mirada, California! In addition to the relevant, inspiring keynotes you will hear during the main sessions, you will also have the opportunity to engage and network with fellow attendees over lunch.

Korean and Spanish translation also available.

When Thursday, August 11, 2016
Friday, August 12, 2016
Where Sutherland Auditorium, Biola University
13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639
Public
Rates 		Early Bird (by 6/28/2016)
Large Team Rate (10+): $169
Individual/Team Rate (1-9): $199

Regular (after 6/28/2016)
Large Team Rate (10+): $189
Individual/Team Rate (1-9): $209
Food Looking for a convenient lunch? Consider pre-ordering boxed lunches that will be ready for pick-up just outside the conference auditorium.

Lunch Preorders

Additional dining options are available on Biola's campus. All of the locations accept cash or credit/debit card. Visit Dining Services for a listing.

If you have any questions about the event or registration process, please contact us at events@biola.edu

2016 Summit Speakers

Bill
Hybels

Founder and Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church

Melinda
Gates

Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Alan
Mulally

President and Chief Executive Officer, The Ford Motor Company (2006–2014)

Bishop
T.D. Jakes

Founder and Senior Pastor, The Potter’s House

Horst
Schulze

CEO, Capella Hotel Group; Founding President,The Ritz-Carlton Group

Dr. Travis
Bradberry

Bestselling Author; Co-Founder of TalentSmart

Erin
Meyer

Professor at INSEAD; Author and Consultant

Wilfredo
De Jesús

Senior Pastor, New Life Covenant Church; Community Leader and Author

Patrick
Lencioni

Bestselling Author; Founder of The Table Group

Chris
McChesney

Bestselling Author; Executive at Franklin Covey

Danielle
Strickland

Officer in The Salvation Army; Advocate and Author

Jossy
Chacko

Founder and President, Empart Inc.

John C.
Maxwell

Leadership Expert; Bestselling Author and Coach

Schedule

Thursday, August 11

7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (PST)

Registration/Check In Opens 7:45 a.m.
Session 1 8:30–9:45 a.m. Bill Hybels
45 minute break 9:45–10:30 a.m.
Session 2 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Alan Mulally and Melinda Gates
75 minute lunch 12:15–1:30 p.m.
Session 3 1:30–3:00 p.m. Jossy Chacko and Travis Bradberry
30 minute break 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Session 4 3:30–4:30 p.m. Patrick Lencioni

Friday, August 12

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (PST)

Session 5 8:30–10:30 a.m. John C. Maxwell, Erin Meyer and Chris McChesney
30 minute break 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Session 6 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. T.D. Jakes
75 minute lunch 12:15–1:30 p.m.
Session 7 1:30–3:00 p.m. Danielle Strickland and Horst Schulze
30 minute break 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Session 8 3:30–4:30 p.m. Wilfredo De Jesús