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Executive MBA Leadership Summit

A premier gathering for Executive MBA students & alumni

The Next Wave of Leadership Thinking

Exclusive to Executive MBA students and alumni, The Next Wave of Leadership Thinking is a two-day summit exploring how leadership is evolving in a rapidly changing, tech-driven and global environment.

Through collaborative sessions and discussions, participants will share emerging ideas, innovations, and real-world insights across business industries.

This opportunity will activate networking within the Carson Executive MBA community while highlighting new research and perspectives shaping the future of business leadership.

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Sunday, September 27th
Dean’s Reception – Evening, time TBA

Monday, September 28th
Hosted Breakfast and Lunch
Full Day of Summit Programming

Tuesday, September 29th
Hosted Breakfast and Lunch
Full Day of Summit Programming

2026 Executive MBA Leadership Summit

Save the Date:
September 27-29, 2026

The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel
Seattle, WA

Early Registration:

May 1 – May 31

$75.00

Standard Registration:

opens June 1

$100.00

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Get program details by connecting with an advisor to discuss curriculum and career outcomes or to have your questions answered.

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What Past Attendees Had to Say:

“It was an excellent networking setting and great place to catch up with former students and instructors.”

“The networking was invaluable.”

“I found the experience/content to be relevant and valuable.”

“The conference was wonderful. All of the content was useful to me and appropriately interactive. Still, the best part was getting to meet some of my classmates and professors face to face.”

“The format, network, and content was all first-class. This made my EMBA program all the more worthwhile.”

“A great way to stay connected to the program and continue education.”

For conference questions, please contact

Holly Connley
Career Consultant for Professional Programs
holly.connley@wsu.edu