The Global Leadership Summit (GLS) is convened annually by the Global Leadership Network (GLN), every August in Chicago. Recognizing the limitations of travel and visa access, the GLN extends the Summit to leaders globally through video simulcast and online experiences to enable them participate in this life-changing experience. Today, the GLS is held in more than 750 sites across 120+ countries, has been translated into 60+ languages, and reaches over 500,000 leaders each year.
Our partnership with GLN is rooted in its mission to provide world-class leadership development that energizes leaders in the church and marketplace. Since launching GLS Nigeria in 2007 with just one site, the movement has expanded to over 92 sites across the nation and over 50 sites in 18 West and Central African countries. The Summit has become a trusted leadership resource, equipping and inspiring leaders with world-class content that delivers real impact in churches, businesses, schools and communities.
The GLS has played a pivotal role in sparking transformation in the African continent as the impact stories emerging from participants in our region are truly remarkable and impactful.
The Global Leadership Network (GLN) is a community of curious, growth-minded, change-driven people committed to developing their leadership skills to maximize their influence for the purpose of igniting positive transformation wherever they live and work. For more than 30 years, the GLN has been driven by the belief that leadership changes everything. When you commit to growing your leadership, everyone around you wins, businesses work for good, communities are transformed and churches thrive!
The Global Leadership Summit is the signature annual event of the Global Leadership Network formerly known as The Willow Creek Association USA, which was formed as a non-profit organization with one mission- to help leaders thrive and drive transformation. Each year in August, the GLN hosts the Global Leadership Summit, a two-day event, converging 40,000+ participants in the live studio and over 60,000+ online participants.
The Summit is open to everyone- whether you are a church leader, entrepreneur, educator, civil servant, student, or community leader. At GLS we believe that everyone has influence, and therefore, everyone can grow as a leader.
You’ll gain access to world-class leadership insights, practical tools for growth, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders in Nigeria. It’s a chance to raise the bar of excellence in leadership and be part of a movement shaping the future of our nation.
GLS sessions are hosted at local venues across Nigeria, featuring world-class faculty via high-quality videocast, combined with live discussions, networking, and contextualized learning experiences tailored for Nigerian leaders.
Ticket costs vary by location and hosting partner. However, GLS Nigeria strives to make the event affordable and accessible to as many leaders as possible. Check your local GLS site for registration details here
Yes! In fact, GLS is designed to be experienced with your team. Many organizations use it as a catalyst for team building, strategic reflection, and planning for the year ahead.
If your church, business, or network has a vision to see tom ignite transformation in your community, you can host the GLS. Hosting allows you to serve your community while developing leaders within your organization.
No. While GLS is rooted in Christian values, it is designed to serve leaders from all sectors of society. Many attendees come from business, government, education, and non-profit spaces, regardless of faith background.
GLS combines world-class global content with local relevance. It’s not just an event but a movement, equipping leaders to spark personal, organizational, and societal transformation in Nigeria.
