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The Summit for People-Centric Leadership Unlocking the Business Potential of Social Capital in a Disconnected World October 22, 2026 Avant 121, Phoenix, AZ 200–300 CEOs, CHROs & Founders “We have a connection crisis in our country and our world right now, as well as a dangerous epidemic of loneliness which business leaders can and should rise to address. Because when they do, they can and will achieve powerful long-term success for their companies.” — Chris Benguhe, Founder & President, Dave Alexander Center for Social Capital All 12 Confirmed Speakers Vince Barsolo CEO, Televerde Robin Daniels Chief Business Officer, Zensai Jonathan Keyser Founder, Keyser Commercial Real Estate Scott Davison CEO, OneAmerica Financial Urs König Leadership Expert, UN Peacekeeper Lyneir Richardson CEO, TREND Omani Carson Founder & Chairman, Carson Group Amy Lemire Founder, AIM Training and Consulting Frederica Peterson Founder, Frederica Peterson Consulting Robert (Bob) Glazer Founder & Chairman, Acceleration Partners Dave Alexander Founder, Caljet Rick McCartney CEO, InMedia Company Why This Matters Now: As American business grapples with disconnection, burnout, and eroding trust, this Summit brings together leaders who've already proven that prioritizing people isn't at odds with business success — it's the foundation of it. Contact for sponsorship: Chris Benguhe (480) 841-7552, ask for Chris or *****@****.***
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BE IN THE ROOM WITH HIGH-IMPACT, PURPOSE-DRIVEN LEADERS REDEFINING WHAT BUSINESS SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE!
Sponsoring the Summit for People-Centric Leadership puts your brand directly in front of 200–300 purpose-driven and people-centric CEOs, CHROs, founders, and senior leaders — a room of genuine decision-makers, not a general audience — as well as in front of an exceptional lineup of 12 confirmed marquee speakers, including the CEO of a 148-year-old mutual insurance company, the founder of a $30-billion-plus wealth management firm, and the CEO of a company that has generated over $14 billion for clients while creating real second-chance careers for incarcerated women. And beyond the room itself, sponsors gain visibility with each speaker's own extended network and followers, as our speakers actively promote the Summit to their own audiences.
Beyond visibility, sponsors align with a message that resonates deeply in this moment: that taking care of people IS taking care of business, and that human dignity, employee ownership, and purpose-driven leadership are genuine competitive advantages — not costs. As disconnection, burnout, and eroding trust dominate the conversation in business today, this Summit offers sponsors a credible, values-aligned platform to be part of the solution, not just another logo in the room.
With sponsorship tiers offering everything from a 20-minute stage message to a marquee keynote address, sponsors get direct, meaningful access to a curated audience — and association with a caliber of speakers and their networks — actively seeking and modeling better ways to lead. This makes the Summit a rare opportunity to build brand trust and visibility with exactly the leaders who make people-centric purchasing, partnership, and culture decisions.
US$50000
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Only 1 available Top billing — name/logo alongside Summit name: "Summit for People-Centric Leadership, presented by [Sponsor]" Opening or closing keynote address — a marquee speaking slot On-site presence throughout the event (dedicated table/booth, venue signage, recognition at multiple points) First-position logo placement (largest size) on step-and-repeat/backdrop 10 complimentary VIP event tickets Named acknowledgment in all press releases and media outreach Right of first refusal for future Summits Dedicated pre- and post-event social/email spotlight Prominent logo placement (larger/higher-tier positioning on all materials) Dedicated feature on event webpage (video, Q&A, or spotlight section) Introduction of a keynote speaker or moderation of a panel Listed as "Strategic Partner" in press release and post-event summary 20-minute message (live or pre-recorded, topic of sponsor's choosing) Logo on all event materials (website, signage, digital screens) 100–200 word sponsor blurb on event webpage Recognition from stage as Thought Leadership Presenting Sponsor Optional on-site table or display Mentions throughout the event (verbal + digital) Logo placement on event website Logo placement on event digital screens Recognition from stage Listed as "Brand Partner" on event materials Inclusion in press listings Sponsor provides: Logo files; 200–300 word company/leadership bio; keynote description and content; assets for step-and-repeat/backdrop; materials for pre/post-event spotlight.
US$25000
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Only 2 available Prominent logo placement (larger/higher-tier positioning on all materials) Dedicated feature on event webpage (video, Q&A, or spotlight section) Introduction of a keynote speaker or moderation of a panel 5 complimentary VIP event tickets Dedicated pre-event social media spotlight Listed as "Strategic Partner" in press release and post-event summary 20-minute message (live or pre-recorded, topic of sponsor's choosing) Logo on all event materials (website, signage, digital screens) 100–200 word sponsor blurb on event webpage Recognition from stage as Thought Leadership Presenting Sponsor Optional on-site table or display Mentions throughout the event (verbal + digital) Logo placement on event website Logo placement on event digital screens Recognition from stage Listed as "Brand Partner" on event materials Inclusion in press listings Sponsor provides: Logo files; 150–250 word bio + optional video/Q&A content; materials for keynote introduction or panel moderation; webpage feature assets. Thought Leadership Presenting Sponsor — $10,000 Only 2 available 20-minute message (live or pre-recorded, topic of sponsor's choosing) Logo on all event materials (website, signage, digital screens) 100–200 word sponsor blurb on event webpage Recognition from stage as Thought Leadership Presenting Sponsor 1 complimentary event ticket Optional on-site table or display Sponsor provides: Logo files; 100–200 word blurb; live or pre-recorded 20-minute message; materials for on-site table (if desired). Brand Partner — $5,000 Unlimited availability Mentions throughout the event (verbal + digital) Logo placement on event website Logo placement on event digital screens Recognition from stage Listed as "Brand Partner" on event materials Inclusion in press listings Sponsor provides: Logo files; 50–100 word blurb.
US$10000
ContactThought Leadership Presenting
Only 2 available 20-minute message (live or pre-recorded, topic of sponsor's choosing) Logo on all event materials (website, signage, digital screens) 100–200 word sponsor blurb on event webpage Recognition from stage as Thought Leadership Presenting Sponsor 1 complimentary event ticket Optional on-site table or display Sponsor provides: Logo files; 100–200 word blurb; live or pre-recorded 20-minute message; materials for on-site table (if desired).
US$5000
ContactBrand Partner
Mentions throughout the event (verbal + digital) Logo placement on event website Logo placement on event digital screens Recognition from stage Listed as "Brand Partner" on event materials Inclusion in press listings Sponsor provides: Logo files; 50–100 word blurb.
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I'm Chris Benguhe, Founder & President of the Dave Alexander Center for Social Capital and Publisher of the Social Capital Insider. I'm a former People magazine writer and tabloid editor who left journalism after covering the Columbine tragedy — an experience that changed the course of my career and led me to write three books about overcoming tragedy. That personal history is a big part of why I care so deeply about how business treats people, not just its bottom line.
Since founding the Center, I've built a real network chronicling CEOs and business leaders who put people at the center of their success — their employees, customers, and communities — because I believe, as Adam Smith himself argued, that human connection and genuine care for others are inseparable from real, lasting prosperity.
I'm joined by an experienced, credible team: RaeAnne Marsh, our Managing Director and Managing Editor (25 years in publishing, 2024 Small Business Journalist of the Year from the U.S. Small Business Administration); Elaine Pofeldt, our Director of Programs and Executive Editor (a journalist for Fortune, Forbes, and CNBC, and author of two books on entrepreneurship); and Dave Alexander, our Founding Sponsor — founder of Caljet, the largest independent motor fuels terminal in the Southwest, and a nationally recognized Eagle Scout and philanthropist.
Together, we've assembled 12 confirmed, high-caliber speakers for this inaugural Summit, and we've built real momentum and credibility in a short time. We built this event, and this Center, because we believe people-centric leadership isn't just the right thing to do — it's the smartest business strategy there is, and we'd be honored to have you stand with us in proving it.