Leadership That Endures

The ELC 40th
Anniversary Gala

Marking a Legacy. Securing the Future.

For 40 years, The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) has defined the standard for developing leaders who perform, adapt, and sustain impact. This evening marks that legacy and advances its momentum for the next 40 years

October 30, 2026

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD

Leadership That Endures: The ELC 40th Anniversary Gala

Marking a Legacy. Securing the Future.

October 30
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center National Harbor, MD

6:30 p.m. – 9:15 PM

DEFINING THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE

Leadership excellence is built with intention. It is shaped through rigorous formation and the deliberate hand-off of responsibility across generations. In today’s evolving landscape, organizations that endure anchor their values in performance and results.

The ELC 2026 Recognition Gala honors the leaders who raised the standard of the boardroom while advancing the leadership model required for what comes next. Leadership at this level is built through consistency, sustained through resilience, and secured by preparing the next generation to carry it forward.

We gather to ensure that the progress of the last four decades continues with strength and scale.

An Unrivaled Networking Environment

Pre-Gala Networking Reception: An invitation-only reception convening senior executives and corporate partners.
The 40th Anniversary Recognition Program: An evening honoring the leaders and outcomes shaping the future of executive leadership.
Post-Gala Networking Reception: A high-energy close to the evening, bringing The ELC community together in celebration and connection.

Fuel the Impact

Sponsorship is a direct investment in The ELC’s mission to drive leadership outcomes at scale. Your partnership supports the pipeline—from The ELC’s scholarship program to the boardrooms and C-suites where our members lead—and the standards that shape the highest levels of business leadership.

Select Your Level of Impact

Chairman's Table — $60,000
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A Chairman’s Table is the closest seat to the stage and the strongest statement of commitment to The ELC’s mission. It is reserved for organizations that go beyond support. They serve as the true champions of our mission.

Interested in priority access for 2027?

Platinum Table — $50,000
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A Platinum Table places your organization at the center of one of the most influential rooms in business. Ten seats. Prominent visibility. And the signal, to every CEO, Board Director, and decision-maker in attendance, that your company stands for what this evening represents.

Interested in priority access for 2027?

Gold Table — $40,000

A Gold Table offers premium access to The ELC’s network of senior executives, scholars, and institutional partners. For organizations invested in building meaningful relationships at the highest level, this is where those essential conversations begin.

Silver Table — $30,000

A Silver Table places your team among more than 2,000 of the most accomplished executives and leaders in business. It is the ideal entry point for organizations to engage with The ELC Gala experience and discover the value of our trusted peer network.

GO BEYOND THE TABLE

A Gala table ensures your presence. A sponsorship defines your role.

The ELC 2026 Recognition Gala offers sponsorship opportunities designed to elevate visibility, strengthen engagement, and align your brand with one of the most consequential gatherings in global business.

OUR SPONSORS

The ELC’s corporate partners represent leading institutions across industries. Their continued investment reflects a shared commitment to advancing leadership at scale.