Liberty University to host annual CEO Summit Sept. 23-25

Liberty University will host the 2024 CEO Summit from Sept. 23-25, providing opportunities for C-Suite executives and national leaders to network with friends in faith and share insights, challenges, and global opportunities with fellow Christian leaders.

This year’s extensive list of keynote speakers includes Hobby Lobby President Steve Green, Merrill Wealth Management President and Co-head Eric Schimpf, Toyota North America Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jack Hollis, Samaritan’s Purse COO Edward Graham, Former CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder, former World Bank President David Malpass, former U.S. National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, Former U.S. Ambassador Lisa Gable, former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Microsoft Teams Principal Dave Jaworski, Director at Microsoft T’Neil Walea, and head of Enthusiast Brand Management for Ford Motor Company Dave Rivers.

Other featured guests include lawyer and Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz, former U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, Eventide Investments CEO Robin John, former Nissan Global Chief Human Resources Officer Mark Stout, Chavvo Animation CEO Erick Tran, former S.C. Johnson Wax President and COO Kevin Creasman, Grammy Awards Senior Vice President Todd Dupler, Gospel Music Association President Jackie Patillo, former U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services and U.S. Rep. Tom Price, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, former Secretary Defense Christopher Miller and many more.

All CEOs, C-suite executives, and government leaders are encouraged to register on the CEO Summit website.

“Every year we receive the same feedback,” said Dave Brat, CEO Summit organizer and Senior VP of Business Engagement at Liberty University. “The secret sauce is the positive sense of faith that permeates all of the relationships and people that attend. Also, the strength of Liberty University and the hope for our future shines through in all of the future CEOs, the Liberty students, who share in this great event.” Through its emphasis on the three core tenets of faith, freedom, and friendship, and its commitment to global outreach, the CEO Summit fully embodies the university’s mission to Train Champions for Christ.

The event will cover a variety of topics, such as national defense and emerging threats, corporate America, law and policy, healthcare, finance, technology and artificial intelligence, workforce challenges, and entertainment. It will also include a Dialogue with the World featuring ambassadors, diplomats, and trade representatives from across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

Earlier this month, Liberty University held a breakfast meeting in Washington D.C, at the Heritage Foundation for 30 ambassadors and representatives from private sector businesses as a prelude to the Summit.

Brat said Liberty University students are also encouraged to participate in the panel discussions, using the opportunity to network with some of the world’s leading voices in business, politics, and culture. Last year 50% of the students who volunteered received an internship or a full-time job offer on the spot! Students may register by visiting www.Liberty.edu/CEOSummitVolunteer.

Visit the CEO Summit website for a full list of scheduled speakers, agenda, and registration information.