District-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) Executive Summit
Hosted in Falls Church Thursday, April 23, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. EDT
Event Overview
Every Decision, Obstacle, and Success Has Shaped the Leader You Are Today
The Vistage Executive Summit is your day to build on that experience through expert insights, meaningful peer connection, and practical tools that drive growth.
My biggest takeaway from the Vistage Executive Summit is the importance of aligning long-term planning with both business goals and personal well-being. Success isn’t just about short-term wins—it’s about building something sustainable over time. When both areas are nurtured, they reinforce each other, leading to more consistent progress and a better quality of life.
— Davinder Harcharan Singh, Vistage member and 2025 Executive Summit attendee
Event Speakers
Tara Bayke
Economist, ITR EconomicsAnticipating Changes in Business Direction
Anticipating changes in the market over the second half of 2026 and through 2027 will be essential for leaders preparing for the next stage of the economic cycle. ITR Economics expects approximately two notable shifts in business trajectory during this period, and understanding these movements will help leaders stay proactive rather than reactive.
This presentation will provide you with invaluable insights from ITR Economics’ latest forecast to help inform your decision making on how to navigate forthcoming changes effectively. By leveraging these insights and actionable recommendations, you can ensure your organizations remain resilient in the ever-evolving market landscape.
Rajeev Kapur
Author & CEO, 1105 MediaLeading Digital Transformation: 6 Key Takeaways for AI Success
The AI revolution is here—but adoption doesn’t happen by inspiration; it happens by execution that starts with you as a leader. In this presentation, Rajeev Kapur, author of AI Made Simple and CEO of 1105 Media, shares the specific steps leaders must take to implement AI successfully, and what they should be worried about. This presentation, tailored to the CEO audience, will including the tools you should use to turn your AI adoption into measurable productivity gains.
Anne Petrik
VP of Research, Vistage Worldwide, Inc. | Summit EmceeInflection Point: Growth at the Speed of Now
To navigate through inflection points in the business cycle, Vistage Research reveals that CEOs must focus on growth, talent, infrastructure and technology. Learn insights and sentiment from your peers as well as expert perspectives from trusted Vistage community experts in this presentation featuring the latest Vistage CEO Confidence Index data.
A deep dive into the economic forecast facing your market.
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See below for a full listing of breakouts being offered
Breakouts coming soon!
Practical, leader-led steps to turn AI from hype into measurable productivity and business impact.
Celebrate your community's Vistage Member Excellence Award winners and finalists and connect with fellow peers. Refreshments to be served in the Marketplace.
Breakout sessions
11:20 - 12:20 PM
Predictable Marketing ROI: A Framework for Guaranteed Outcomes
Presented By: Lori Turner-Wilson, Founder & CEO| RedRover Marketing
Marketing shouldn’t be a black box. In this workshop, Lori shares her 12 Battles™ Framework—a proven system that reveals hidden gaps costing you growth and replaces gut instinct with data-backed decision-making. Learn how to uncover true customer drivers, conduct perfectly legal competitive surveillance, identify the touchpoints most responsible for a customer's decision to purchase, pressure-test strategies before spending, and build a pay-for-performance team. Attendees receive Lori’s international best-selling book.
Topic: Customer Engagement - Marketing
11:20 - 12:20 PM
Nine Steps to an Unlimited, Super-Healthy Life
Presented By: John Asher, CEO | Asher Longevity
A happy, healthy, and highly motivated team contributes directly to business growth. In this session, participants will learn:
- Current information about health, wellness, and longevity.
- The possibility of living to 112 in great health by following guidelines from longevity experts within a “longevity pyramid.”
- How to extend lifespan and health span beyond current averages.
- How taking care of your team today contributes to greater success tomorrow.
Topic: Personal Development – Wellness
11:20 - 12:20 PM
Your Digital North Star in the World of AI and Intelligent Automation
Presenter: Mark Shivers, Founder & CEO | Ignite IPA
Overwhelmed by AI and automation? Unsure where to start or which tools matter? This session simplifies AI and automation and aligns them to your business goals using real-world case studies with financial impact.
You’ll walk away with:
- Clarity on AI and automation that drives results
- Strategies to cut costs, scale efficiently, and improve customer experience
- A clear digital path to boost margins and navigate the future confidently
Topic: Business Operations – Technology
11:20 - 12:20 PM
Are You Executing At The Level Your Goals Demand?
Presenter: Sam Bryson, Professional EOS Implementer | EOS Worldwide
In an environment of uncertainty, disciplined execution is everything. But in the face of distractions, priorities drift, meetings become unproductive, and accountability gets murky. This session gives you practical tools that you can apply right away to dramatically improve execution discipline, drive clarity, ownership, and weekly traction. Leave with practical tools to focus your team and deliver results.
Topic: Business Operations - Productivity & Execution
1:15 - 2:15 PM
Strategy Execution: Optimize the 6 Key Parts of Your Growth Engine
Presented By: Alex Bartholomaus, CEO | People Stretch Solutions
This program will focus on improving your strategy execution and performance against goals by teaching you how to assess and optimize the 6 key parts of your growth engine:
- Strategic Inputs
- Goal Framework
- Operating Plans
- Leadership Accountability
- Prioritization/Capacity Management
- Meeting Rhythm/Monitoring
Topic: Business Operations - Productivity & Execution
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