ABOUT

The mission of the Newport Global Summit is to bring together leaders of the U.S. and global economy and family business owners worldwide to engage in meaningful dialogue and share knowledge. During the annual two-day retreat, participants receive guidance from experienced speakers on a range of topics and engage in highly interactive roundtable discussions. The NGS creates an environment where business leaders can come together to share their experiences and expertise through various educational programs. Further, by bringing together business owners and professionals from backgrounds, we strive to understand all business avenues and promote alignment.

The Newport Global Summit convenes in historic Newport, Rhode Island, known for its Golden Age of the colonial era and Gilded Age mansions on the shores of the Atlantic. In this natural setting which reflects upon periods of renaissance and entrepreneurial spirit, we explore new potential for economic prosperity.

Our mission is to strengthen legacy, knowledge, and purpose through convening. We are building upon our past into a strong future where we can more intentionally give back at local and global levels and more deeply invest in the very arenas that bring us together.

Our mission is to strengthen legacy, knowledge, and purpose through convening. We actively focus on current, relevant issues across the global economy, and the geo-political external factors that affect business, investment, and innovation. We actively pursue open dialogue and strategic thinking to help face and solve today's complex economic, and societal issues, across arenas like AI, real estate, financial investment, and technology.

Our primary services revolve around the annual Summit. We are hoping to expand programming as we grow and receive funding. The flagship event takes place each year, the second to last week in August in Newport, Rhode Island.

We have a vision to expand upon our three programming pillars (legacy, knowledge, and purpose) and to grow opportunities to more intentionally involve the community, grow partnerships (such as with Belcourt of Newport), and begin to invest in the next generation of young thinkers and doers. Grant funding will allow us to make content for our programs more meaningful and align with a higher set of values and purpose.

A global community of entrepreneurs, notable investors, family business enterprise principals, academics, economists, and influencers from around the world to share knowledge and explore possibilities for global prosperity through education. The Newport Global Summit attracts CEOs, Founders, family offices, and investors.

For the past 16 years, NGS has expanded to include young innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals with seasoned business leaders, resulting in the fostering of learning, growth, collaboration, and mentorship opportunities. This supports authentic partnerships that transcend borders and industries, transforming the NGS community into a family of like-minded individuals and empowering the leaders of tomorrow.

Newport, Rhode Island.

NGS provides qualitative and quantitative impact to hundreds of attendees, driving relationships and business opportunities, driving collaborations across a variety of arenas. Attendees are educated, thought leaders, and enriched by lasting friendships, and meaningful long term relationships, and represent diverse industries, sectors, and brands.

Since 2009, the Summit has expanded from the U.S.-Middle East bilateral relationship to focus on fostering multi-country, global perspectives and facilitating common purposes through knowledge sharing across participants.

Attendee Composition:

• Family Business Entrepreneurs & Multi‑Generational Company Leaders: ~35%
  Founders, CEOs, and next‑generation leaders from established family enterprises across the U.S. and internationally.

• Principals of Single‑Family Offices: ~30%
  Direct decision‑makers overseeing private capital, long‑term investments, and philanthropic portfolios.

• Notable Private Investors & UHNW Individuals: ~25%
  Including private equity investors, venture capitalists, angel investors, and influential independent investors.

• Institutional Partners, Advisors & Thought Leaders: ~10%
  Select academics, economists, strategists, and advisors who contribute to the intellectual depth of the program.

A wide variety of private and corporate donors.

See our current board of directors.

Newport Global Summit, Inc. is a designated 501(c)(3) public charity based in Rhode Island, dedicated to fostering global dialogue and innovation through the Newport Global Summit and related initiatives. 

Contributions to our organization will be applied towards annual summit funds, operations, and program development. We are committed to expanding our impact through the development of new educational and leadership programs aligned with the Summit’s mission. These may include year-round speaker series, donor trips, youth engagement initiatives, women’s events, and global leadership workshops. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

1. Annual Summit Support Funds directly support the planning, logistics, and execution of the Newport Global Summit. This includes venue costs, speaker engagement, program materials, and hospitality for attendees.

2. General Fund Contributions will help establish and maintain the nonprofit’s core operations, including staffing, administrative infrastructure, and compliance with nonprofit governance standards.

3. Program Development
   We expand our impact through the development of new educational and leadership programs aligned with the Summit’s mission. These may include year-round speaker series, youth engagement initiatives, and global leadership workshops. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and will be used to advance our mission of promoting liberty, leadership, and innovation on a global scale.

Please inquire about our 501(c)(3) public charity IRS determination letter.

August 2026 for the Summit.

Because the Newport Global Summit is primarily an events-based effort at this moment in time, our annual budget has varied depending on who donates to the Summit each year, as well as the Board/Committee involvement and their respective outreach. Averages have ranged from $100,000 to $200,000 dollars depending on the year. The resources primarily are used against hard costs for the event.

The predecessor company to NGS was 7Sisters LLC, which was the founding organization of NGS. At its early inception, NGS was formed as a US Arab Leadership Retreat. The event was rebranded as Newport Global Summit in 2015 as global participation grew. See the letter from our Founder for more information.