San Francisco Executive Summit

Name: San Francisco Executive Summit
Start: 2026-09-15T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-09-15T16:45:00-07:00
Location: Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. PDT

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 Economics

Anticipating 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

CEO, 1105 Media & Author

Leading 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 include the tools you should use to turn your AI adoption into measurable productivity gains.

Cristene Burr

President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Northern California

Built for the Next Economy: Unlocking Gen Z and Future-Proofing Your Talent Pipeline

The workforce is undergoing a generational shift, and the leaders that understand Gen Z will be better equipped to unlock their next phase of growth. In this conversation, Cristene Burr, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Northern California, will challenge common misconceptions about early-career employees and share why they’re often misunderstood. Drawing from her work building experiential talent pipelines, she’ll explore the shift beyond traditional degrees, how context drives productivity, and how tech native talent can strengthen your AI and data capabilities. You’ll gain actionable takeaways on how to unlock the full potential of your workforce and better position your organization for what’s next.

Anne Petrik

VP of Research, Vistage Worldwide, Inc. | Summit Emcee

As emcee for this Summit, VP of Research Anne Petrik will share the latest data from the Vistage CEO Confidence Index, adding context about peer sentiment and CEO priorities to the program throughout the day.