The conversations that began in Newport this August have carried well beyond the Summit. This fall brought gatherings in Delaware, New York, and Rhode Island, from Seagliders on Narragansett Bay to an evening under the lights.
Candlelight Concerts by Fever came to NGS partner Belcourt of Newport this fall. The historic Gilded Age mansion served as an atmospheric backdrop for their live string quartet tribute show, illuminated by hundreds of flameless candles. Photo courtesy of Belcourt of Newport.
ABANA Annual Achievement Award Dinner
On November 5, NGS joined fellow leaders and longtime friends at the ABANA Annual Achievement Award Dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, an evening celebrating leadership, achievement, and enduring relationships. A special highlight was catching up with former President Bill Clinton. Th evening also celebrated NGS’s longstanding connection to ABANA, whose members helped shape the Summit’s origins as a U.S.-Arab Leadership Retreat in 2009.
Steve Forbes Receives 2026 Buckley Prize
Congratulations to Steve Forbes, honored by National Review with the 2026 William F. Buckley Jr. Prize for Leadership in Political Thought. The award was presented October 29 at the magazine’s annual prize dinner in New York. A longtime NGS speaker and supporter, Steve continues to bring his perspective on leadership and economics to the NGS Network.
An Evening with Senator Bill Bradley
On October 6 at the Ritz-Carlton in New York, Bill Bradley spoke on leadership, teamwork, and long-term thinking in investing, shaped by his years as a U.S. Senator. Thank you to Dimensional for hosting.
REGENT Demo Day
REGENT's Demo Day was a remarkable day of momentum. Guests heard from early investors and partners as REGENT opened its manufacturing facility and flew Viceroy and Squire before a crowd of more than 600. Ferries carried attendees onto Narragansett Bay for a front-row view of both vessels performing float, foil, and fly, marking Viceroy's fifth flight and a defining inflection point for Seaglider production.
Chartline VC Annual Event
The Chartline annual event, hosted by Ben duPont and the Chartline VC team, brought together founders, operators, and investors for two days of connection and insight in Delaware. The gathering opened with Ben's acclaimed Non-Obvious Dinner and inspirational speakers, including Jim McKelvey, Co-Founder of Square. The next day brought pickleball and golf at the historic DuPont Country Club and a tour of the duPont family estate.
Under the Lights
Brett Johnson recently hosted Newport Global Summit guests at the pristine new Centreville Bank Stadium, a project he helped bring to life through his investment and vision. The stadium is already emerging as a foundation for new vitality, prosperity, and economic development in Rhode Island. Guests enjoyed a memorable evening in the Owner's Suite as Brown University faced Harvard under the lights.
C³ US NYC Davos of Healthcare™ Summit 2026
NGS Founder and President, Kitty Cushing, opened the C³ US NYC Davos of Healthcare™ Summit focused on Challenging Science: How Research, AI and Biotech Are Racing to End Disease. Notable speakers included Dr. Björn Zoëga, CEO, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre; Ret. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, Partner, KKR and Chairman, KKR Global Institute; and Hon. Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., fmr. Secretary of Commerce. The gathering reflected the spirit of NGS, bringing exceptional leaders and ideas together across disciplines to inspire connection and collaboration.
The Bodhi Spa has been nominated for BEST SPA in Newport County!
A longtime sponsor and valued partner of Newport Global Summit, The Bodhi Spa has been nominated for Best Spa in Newport County!
Offer for NGS Network
As a special offer to the Newport Global Summit network, Belcourt Liberty Copper is extending a discount on its commemorative copper coins.
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