The Newport Global Summit that attracts seasoned entrepreneurs, notable investors, principals of family business enterprises, academics, economists, and influencers from around the world to share knowledge and explore possibilities for global prosperity through education. Participants deepen their understanding and broaden global perspectives by listening to high-level speakers discuss current issues, events, and economic trends.
Interested in sponsorship? See levels and benefits. For more information or to become a sponsor, contact: Katharine (Kitty) B. Cushing | 646-512-3998 | kitty@newportglobalsummit.
Schedule of Events
Monday, August 18, 2025
Women’s Reception
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Belcourt of Newport
657 Bellevue Ave
hosted by
Carolyn Rafaelian
& Belcourt Speaks: Friends of Alva
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Book Talk & Signing
10:00 - 11:00 am
Gardiner House
50 Lee’s Wharf
With Dr. Uma Naidoo, MD,
Psychiatrist, Professional Chef, and Nutrition Specialist, and author
Interview by Kara Sundlun
Emceed by Emily Jansen
Followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase.
Registration, Welcome Lunch & Gallery Tour
12:00 - 12:30 pm | Registration
12:30 - 1:30 pm | Informal Welcome Lunch
1:30 - 1:55 pm | Gallery Tour
Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave
Join us for an informal lunch and welcome remarks from Katharine Cushing, Founder & President of Newport Global Summit and Waring Partridge, Chairman of Newport Global Summit
Followed by a tour of the Cushing Gallery and Howard Gardiner Cushing Exhibit with exhibit curator Ricardo Mercado Luiz
Summit Sessions
2:00 - 4:30 pm
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave
Opening Reception & Dinner
6:30 - 7:30 pm | Reception
7:30 - 9:30 pm | Dinner
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave
Cocktails & music in the Cushing Gallery with music by Alexander Howard. Followed by dinner.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Summit Sessions
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Avenue
Keynote Luncheon
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Newport Art Museum
Cushing Gallery
76 Bellevue Avenue
featuring Steve Forbes
Closing Dinner
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Gardiner House
50 Lee’s Wharf
Summit Sponsors & Partners
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