CEO Summit 2023: Networking the Nations
Our 2023 Event was Held on October 10-12, 2023 | Lynchburg, Va.
2023 Keynote Speakers
Marvin Ellison
CEO, Lowe’s
J. Frank Harrison III
Chairman & CEO, Coca-Cola Consolidated
Rand Paul
U.S. Senator, Kentucky
Mike Pompeo
Fmr. U.S. Secretary of State
Andy Puzder
Fmr. CEO, CKE Restaurants (Hardee’s & Carl’s Jr.)
Lara Logan
Fmr. CBS Reporter
Elsie S. Kanza
Ambassador of the
United Republic of Tanzania
Marco Rubio
U.S. Senator, Florida
2023 CEO Summit Schedule
Tuesday, Oct. 10
2 – 6 p.m. | Dialogue with Africa, School of Business Towns Auditorium
3:45 – 5 p.m. | Music, Industry & Culture, School of Music Room 180
5 – 8 p.m. | Future CEO Dinner*, Montview Student Union Alumni Ballroom
5 – 7:30 p.m. | Private Showing of Kevin Sorbo’s Newest Movie, Miracle in East Texas, JUMP Theater (Located on the right of Staples on Candlers Mountain Road)
*The Future CEO Dinner is a special event catered to students and is by Invitation Only.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
8 – 10 a.m. | Panel Events, School of Business Towns Auditorium
8:45 – 10:15 a.m. | CINE Event with The Chosen Producers and Kevin & Sam Sorbo, JUMP Theater (Located on the right of Staples on Candlers Mountain Road)
10:30 a.m. – Noon | Convocation, Vines Center
Noon – 2:30 p.m. | Lunch, Reber-Thomas Dining Center
2 – 5 p.m. | Panel Events, School of Business Towns Auditorium
5 – 6 p.m. | Pre-Dinner Keynote with Lara Logan, Investigative Award-Winning Journalist, Montview Student Union Alumni Ballroom
6 – 8 p.m. | Keynote Dinner with Marvin Ellison, CEO of Lowe’s, and Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator, Montview Student Union Alumni Ballroom
Thursday, Oct. 12
7 – 9 a.m. | Breakfast, School of Business Lobby
9 a.m. – Noon | Panel Events, School of Business Towns Auditorium
Noon – 2 p.m. | Lunch and Networking, School of Business Lobby
2 – 5 p.m. | Panel Events, School of Business Towns Auditorium
5 – 6 p.m. | Pre-Dinner Keynote with Andy Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants (Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr.), Montview Student Union Alumni Ballroom
6 – 8 p.m. | Keynote Dinner with J. Frank Harrison III, CEO of Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc., and Rand Paul, U.S. Senator, Montview Student Union Alumni Ballroom
At the CEO Summit, You Will:
- Gain access to Liberty’s extensive network of world-class CEOs, government leaders, innovators, and influencers.
- Build friendships with colleagues and alumni who share your dedication to family, faith, freedom and future CEO’s.
- Interact with facilitators who offer a balance of Christian perspectives on current leadership challenges and global opportunities.
- Engage with topics like technology, security, finance, healthcare, media, manufacturing, agriculture, and global market access.
- Connect with Liberty students who may become the next great leaders in your organization and change the world for generations to come.
CEO Summit Event Benefits
World-Class Speakers
Engaging Topics
Networking Opportunities
Powerful Community
Friends in Faith & Freedom
Student Involvement
Hear What People Are Saying About Our CEO Summits
Travel & Lodging
Travel Information
The Networking the Nations Summit will take place on Liberty University’s campus. Use 1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg, VA, 24515 when planning your trip and using GPS.
Nearby Airports
Fly into the Lynchburg Regional Airport or, for more direct flights try Charlottesville (1 hour away), Roanoke (1 hour away), or Raleigh (2.5 hours away).
Nearby Train Station
An Amtrak train runs directly from Washington, D.C. to Lynchburg, Va.
Hotel Reservations
These hotels have room blocks reserved for the summit and are an easy Uber or Lyft ride to Liberty University’s campus.
- Craddock Terry Hotel, 1312 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, (434) 455-1500
- Bella Vista Hotel, 2900 Candlers Mountain Rd Lynchburg, VA 24502, (434) 941-2680
- Fairfield Inn & Suites- Liberty University, 3777 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502, (434) 845-1700
- Hampton Inn & Suites, 3600 Liberty Mountain Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, (434) 608-1224
- Hilton Garden Inn, 4025 Wards Road Lynchburg, VA 24502, (434) 239-3006
- Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham, 5704 Seminole Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501, (434) 239-2300
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 15171 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, (434) 237-5848
- Courtyard by Marriott, 4640 Murray Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24502, (434) 846-7900
- Homewood Suites, 4021 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, (434) 333-6828
- Comfort Inn, 15001 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, (434) 266-6022
- Holiday Inn Express, 5600 Seminole Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24502, (434) 237-7771
- Quality Inn, 5604 Seminole Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24502, (434) 237-2704