Stanford Leadership Institute Events

We bring leaders together to promote dialogue, mutual understanding, and practical solutions to pressing economic and societal challenges. 

As a trusted forum for the exchange of ideas, the institute convenes an unparalleled network of founders, executives, investors, policymakers, and academics to engage across differences, deepen perspectives, and advance actionable change.

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April 16, 2026
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Huang and Khanna: Global Talent, Smart Rules, and Reindustrialization Can Keep the U.S. Ahead in AI

NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Congressman Ro Khanna met at Stanford to discuss U.S. AI leadership and requirements for continued success.
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February 04, 2026
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Scholars Discuss the Promises and Challenges of Decentralized Governance

At a Hoover Institution conference, Stanford GSB professors explored the governance of American universities and decentralized autonomous organizations.

Stanford Leadership Forum

One of the institute’s seminal events, the Stanford Leadership Forum brings together leaders and scholars to discuss the dynamic forces impacting business and society.

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Stanford Leadership Forum 2026: Shaping the Future

Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026
8:00am – 6:30pm
PDT
On Campus

This event will convene thought leaders for constructive dialogue on the complex changes reshaping our world, from the technological to the geopolitical, economic to environmental. The Forum is designed to spark new thinking, surface timely questions, and help leaders bring these insights into their work.

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Signature Event Series

Through ongoing event series, the institute facilitates open, cross-sector dialogue and problem-solving around complex challenges. These gatherings foster collaboration, uncover shared priorities, and spark new ideas to drive societal impact.

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