February 9-10, 2027
9:00 AM-3:00 PM EST
Virtual
Leading the Future of Work and Society📍
The SOULABOR Summit is a community elevation experience that empowers individuals across industries to unlock their leadership potential, challenge societal narratives, and foster growth to reimagine how we connect, lead, and thrive together.
2026 Speaker Highlights
(2027 Speakers Announced Soon!)
Intelligence gives us the information, skills, and innovation to navigate complex challenges.
Character determines how we use that knowledge.
Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this year's summit explores what leadership demands in an evolving world, challenging us to rethink traditional definitions of leadership, navigate innovation responsibly, and leverage our knowledge, influence, and collective strengths to create meaningful change.
Throughout each session, participants will examine how knowledge, innovation, and expertise must be grounded in integrity, empathy, courage, curiosity, and accountability to create meaningful impact.
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The Bridge is the signature networking and community engagement series of the SOULABOR Summit- a national movement and virtual experience designed to elevate communities by empowering leaders across industries to reimagine how we connect, lead, and thrive together.
Following the annual Summit, The Bridge brings this mission to life through vibrant gatherings that connect purpose driven leaders in cities across the country.
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Help us bring the SOULABOR Leadership Summit to your workplace, network, and community.
Want your organization to support your attendance? Download a ready-to-customize letter outlining the value of attending.
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Know someone whose leadership reflects Intelligence Plus Character? Nominate them to be recognized through the Summit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The SOULABOR Leadership Summit is a conference that brings leaders across industries together to unlock their leadership potential, challenge societal narratives, and foster growth to reimagine how we connect, lead, and thrive together. Our inaugural Summit connected 50+ leaders across 37 cities and multiple career fields, with conversations featuring former White House officials, NAACP and National Urban League leaders, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, and other changemakers. Join us for a two-day virtual experience featuring virtual performances, dynamic panels, expert-led breakout spaces, influential networking groups, and so much more/
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Leaders, creators, changemakers, and anyone interested in wellness, social impact, and leadership development.
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This year's theme is Intelligence Plus Character. Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., our theme explores the foundational principles of character, integrity, and mindfulness as critical cornerstones of leadership and workplace collaboration. The Summit seeks to explore concepts surrounding AI, Leadership Development, Social Justice and Workforce Development as landscapes for critical reflection and pause as we reach a new era.
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The 2027 SOULABOR Leadership Summit will take place on February 9–10, 2027, running each day from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. This two-day gathering is designed to cultivate brave spaces for emerging and established leaders to deepen self-awareness, expand leadership capacity, and practice courageous, values-driven decision making. Participants can expect a carefully curated program of experiential workshops, facilitated peer learning, and skill-building sessions led by experienced coaches and practitioners from the SOULABOR network.
In addition to the main summit experience, attendees will have access to a series of optional events offered throughout the year following the summit. These post-summit opportunities are organized through our Bridge Networking Group and are intended to sustain momentum, foster ongoing connection, and translate summit learning into real-world practice.
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We believe that everyone has something to contribute.
The mission of SOULABOR is to cultivate brave spaces that create transformative leaders. We are consulting firm that specializes in leadership development training, coaching, and event curation that inspire action and community engagement. Rooted in sociological principles, SOULABOR partners with leaders to build integrated workplace ecosystems where leadership development, culture, and performance evolve together.
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This year, the summit will be held via Zoom.
In addition to the main summit experience, attendees will have access to a series of optional events offered throughout the year following the summit. These post-summit opportunities are organized through our Bridge Networking Group and are intended to sustain momentum, foster ongoing connection, and translate summit learning into real-world practice.
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All session times are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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Yes, all sessions will be recorded and shared with attendees after the event.
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Join us for a two-day virtual experience featuring virtual performances, dynamic panels, expert-led breakout spaces, influential networking groups, and so much more.
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The SOULABOR Leadership Summit is a community elevation experience that empowers individuals across industries to unlock their leadership potential, challenge societal narratives, and foster growth to reimagine how we connect, lead, and thrive together.
We're excited to partner with businesses, brands, and organizations to showcase their products, services, and impact while connecting with leaders and changemakers shaping the future of work and society.
To be eligible for a vendor or partner feature, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/UhYk63JDwSEo9M458
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The SOULABOR Leadership Summit welcomes attendees from around the world! All ticket prices are listed in U.S. dollars (USD). Currency conversion and any applicable international transaction fees are determined by your payment provider.
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You can register for the 2027 SOULABOR Leadership Summit through our registration link or event page.
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Many employers offer professional development funding that may cover the cost of attending the SOULABOR Leadership Summit. We encourage you to check with your supervisor or HR department about available opportunities.
To make the process easier, we've created a ready-to-send email template to help you request approval and highlight the value of attending the Summit. You can access the template here.
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The SOULABOR Leadership Summit is committed to amplifying diverse voices, perspectives, and expertise across industries. Last year’s event featured leaders from the NAACP, National Urban League, George Mason University, and former White House staff.
This year’s theme, Intelligence Plus Character, will bring together thought leaders, advocates, innovators, and changemakers to explore topics including artificial intelligence, leadership development, workforce development, social justice, and the evolving challenges shaping our workplaces and communities.