Skip to main content
Home2026-07 Leadership2.0 Symposium



Leadership 2.0 Symposium



Houston Strategy Forum

Leadership 2.0 Symposium


Theme:“Leading Through Increasing Market Uncertainty”


Tuesday, July 28, 2025 ● 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM ● Petroleum Club, Downtown Houston









Book Your Seat or Table



For Fees Info scroll below

Sponsorship Opportunities

Follow us on LinkedIn to receive conference updates and happenings -



Detailed Description





Symposium Context

Theme: “Leading Through Increasing Market Uncertainty”

Markets are becoming increasingly volatile and unpredictable. Geopolitical conflict, AI transformation, government policy shifts, capital pressures, workforce changes, and rapidly evolving customer expectations are forcing leaders to make higher-stakes decisions with less clarity and certainty.

How should leaders adapt? Which leadership models still work? Which organizational structures are slowing companies down? How do leaders maintain speed, culture, execution, and resilience under pressure?

This symposium will explore the challenges leaders face while navigating market volatility, organizational pressure, workforce transformation, and rapidly changing competitive environments.

Suggested Discussion Topics

• When certainty disappears, how should leaders make consequential decisions? How much information is enough before acting? How should leaders communicate when they themselves don't have all the answers?

• Why do some organizations thrive under pressure while others struggle? What must leaders do to increase speed, accountability, and adaptability? How should leaders build resilient cultures that perform under extreme stress?

• Will AI make today's leadership models obsolete? Which leadership capabilities will become more valuable—and which will become less relevant? How should organizations prepare for workforce transformation?

• How should leaders build a career strategy in an increasingly volatile world? How should they sustain performance, resilience, and career growth amid relentless pressure and uncertainty? What separates those who thrive from those who burn out? Is vulnerability a strength or a weakness?

Symposium Format

Our symposiums are intensive discussions between speakers and attendees, with the goal of having 80% of attendees contribute. It is an ambitious goal, but when we achieve it, it creates a special experience.

At the Houston Strategy Forum, we facilitate a closed-door, no-press, Chatham House Rule safe zone for candid discussions. Real discussions. No fluff. No speeches. No PowerPoints.

Why Attend?

Engage with dynamic speakers and executive attendees in thought-provoking, high-level discussions focused on leadership, execution, organizational pressure, and navigating uncertainty in rapidly changing markets.

At the Houston Strategy Forum, we have real discussions — no fluff.

Register now.


Our Unique Format

What Makes Us Different?





Houston Strategy Forum events are innovative. No speeches. No PowerPoint presentations. They are open and down-to-earth discussions with our speakers. Our format is a relaxed, intimate, fireside-style chat. And, always unscripted!



Over the years, we have had top CEOs and executives share their deepest thoughts and feelings that you would never hear in a regular conference. We respect and value that interaction greatly — it is what makes us the preeminent discussion forum.



Our business talk show format facilitates an energetic, meaningful, and respectful exchange of ideas between our speakers and attendees. Our goal is to get a majority of the attendees to contribute to the discussion. When that happens — it creates magic!



We receive rave reviews about our format both from our speakers and attendees.

To encourage an open and candid discussion we follow Chatham House rules.   


ANNUAL SPONSORS


Visionary Sponsors




How Cohesive is Your Company?
- A Leadership Parable


Energy Growth Series Sponsors





Growth Sponsors

Innovation Sponsors


Fee Schedule



Sign up to save your seat or table.

Category          Fees
Visitor   $499
Priority-Table Seat   $699
Head-Table Seat + Private Reception (Sponsorship addon)   $3999
Table of 10 - Priority Placement   $6999
General Member   $399
Strategic Members $0

3% credit card fees apply.


Do Not Miss This Opportunity:
1. Build relationships with Houston's top executives
2. Contribute your ideas and thoughts to the discussion
3. Learn from our speakers through a vigorous and interactive discussion


Invite your team and your clients to this discussion.

Sign up while seats are still available!


Book Your Seat/Table Before We Sell Out!


Join our Mailing ListJoin us as a member Membership Levels


Cancellation, Miscellaneous Information


CANCELLATION POLICY:

For VISITORS: Sorry, we do not offer refunds to visitors or prospective members. You are welcome to send a substitute. A substitution charge of $50 applies. To register the substitute, use the registration category, "Substituting for a Visitor." On the next page of registration, indicate the name of the person whom you are substituting.

FOR GENERAL MEMBERS: If you let us know at least one week prior, we will credit your HSF account for the fees, so you can apply the fees toward a future event.

FOR STRATEGIC MEMBERS: Strategic Members attend all events for no charge (if registered in time). Since Strategic Membership is tied to specific individuals, substitutions are not allowed if you cannot make it to the event.

Dress Code: Business Professional


PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:

Houston Strategy Forum expects professional conduct from all attendees.

Please come to learn and participate in the discussion and be respectful of other executives in attendance.

Houston Strategy Forum reserves the right to deny admission to the event, ask an individual or group to leave the event, and exclude from electronic lists and communication, any individual or organization.

VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY CONSENT:

By registering for the event, you provide the Houston Strategy Forum your consent to be included in photographs and video recording of the event.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY/DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES:

The opinions expressed by speakers and attendees are their own only, and not the Houston Strategy Forum's. Any business concepts, issues and ideas discussed may not be applicable in your situation. Houston Strategy Forum makes no claims about the completeness, accuracy or applicability of any discussion. Please seek professional business help to implement any change in your business or career.


Directions and Parking

PETROLEUM CLUB
35th Floor
Total Plaza
1201 Louisiana
Houston, TX 77002


Driving Directions
The new location of the Petroleum Club is 1201 Louisiana Street, Total Plaza. It is east from the Hyatt Regency and south of the CenterPoint building, at the intersection with Dallas street.

The club is located on the 35th floor.

In the interest of your safety, it is always a good idea to pay attention to the surroundings, your possessions and self, when parking your car and approaching any Downtown venue. We recommend valet parking.

Parking: Street metered and private parking lots are available options.

Valet is available on the south side of building and the valet entrance is from Milam street. The cost for valet is $15 with a discount coupon available through us at the event.