2026-08 Leadership 2.0 Summit - Houston Strategy Forum

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Leadership 2.0 Summit

Houston Strategy Forum

Leadership 2.0 Summit

Theme:“Vulnerability ─ A Strength or a Weakness?”

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 ● 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM ● Petroleum Club, Downtown Houston

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Detailed Description

Symposium Context

Theme: “Vulnerability ─ A Strength or a Weakness?”

Is vulnerability a skill leaders must possess and demonstrate, or can it stunt their careers? How can leaders who demonstrate vulnerability emerge stronger. This raises a related question: Which is more important for leaders—authenticity or showmanship? Or both?

Leadership is of paramount importance to organizational progress. Yet, leadership development can get relegated behind operational pressures. Developing leadership skills is essential to accelerating career growth at every level.

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, and organizational pressure.

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

We are looking forward to a powerful discussion with:

Panel Discussion

Moderator:

• Mr. Charles McConnell, ED, Univ. of Houston; Former Asst. Secretary, U.S. DOE

Speakers:

• Mr. Nigel Jenvey, Energy Executive, Bake Hughes

• Mr. Vikas Moharir, Advisory Board Member, Red Post Energy

• Mr. Sylvain Riba, President and CEO, Geostock Sandia

• Mr. Tommy Najar, EVP, CRA

• Mr. Ravi Kathuria, Author, How Cohesive Is Your Company?

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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.

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Fee Schedule

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Category	Fees
Visitor	$199
Priority-Table Seat	$399
Head-Table Seat + Private Reception (Sponsorship addon)	$3999
Table of 10 - Priority Placement	$3999
General Member	$99
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

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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.