Culturati: Summit

Culturati: Summit is the premier corporate culture event for executives, investors and scholars. Along with our Knowledge Partners, Microsoft and McKinsey & Company, our sponsors and our Culturati: Scholars, we unite powerhouse speakers, interactive sessions and engaging workshops to empower leaders with the latest research and tactics. During our two-day event held in Austin, we bring together the best minds to engage in intimate, transformative conversations on how culture contributes to company & employee success.

The components of what we do:

  • Data-driven. Curating research and cutting-edge content. Publishing important conversations, studies, and analyses on contemporary organizational culture issues.

  • Our in-person events bring together top C-suite leaders, investors, and scholars to share the latest research, playbooks, best practices, and war stories. Our virtual events, online sessions & publications provide this and tactical information to VPs, directors, and managers. Our community understands the power of culture in driving performance and helping our employees thrive.

  • Embracing our unique roles as the most trusted institutions today - including brands taking a stand, CSR, ESG, and Shared Value.

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We are:

a community of C-suite leaders, scholars, investors & other executives who practice culture building and share our playbooks, improving performance, driving success, and helping employees thrive. We host open, candid conversations around the country and at our annual Summit. We curate and bring forward the best research and educational content.

Why Culturati?

According to Edelman’s Trust Barometer, Business is the most trusted institution in America today — above Government and the Media. “Societal leadership is now a core function of business.” The health & welfare of our employees, communities, and our nation are today tied to the best practices in our workplace.

What our attendees say

Previous Speakers (in part):

  • David Brooks

    Author & NYT Columnist

  • Cynt Marshall

    CEO, Dallas Mavericks

  • Arianna Huffington

    Founder, HuffPost & Thrive

  • Tristan J. Walker

    Founder, Walker & Co Brands

  • Adm. Wyman Howard

    U.S. Navy (Ret.)

  • Candi Castleberry

    VP Global Inclusive Experiences & Technology, Amazon

  • Dean Carter

    Former Head of Global People & Culture, Patagonia

  • Dr. Amy Edmondson

    Navartis Professor Leadership & Management, Harvard Business School

  • Caroline A. Wanga

    Former Chief Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Officer & VP Human Resources

  • Chris Hyams

    CEO, Indeed

  • Adm. James G Stravidis

    Supreme Allied Commander, Nato (Ret.)

  • Shelly Archambeau

    Fortune 500 Board Member

  • R.C. Buford

    CEO, San Antonio Spurs

  • Katy George

    Chief People Officer, McKinsey & Company

  • Seth Patton

    GM, Customer & Employee Experiences, Microsoft

  • Dr. Brooke Weddle

    Partner, McKinsey & Company, Washington, D.C.

  • Patty McCord

    Former Chief Talent Officer, Netflix

  • Andrea Alexander

    Chief People Officer, Rent the Runway

  • David Simas

    Former President & CEO, Obama Foundation

  • Ellen McGirt

    Senior Editor, Fortune Magazine

Culturati: Community

75% of our YOY membership are C-suite executives, 51% of which identify as CEO, Founder, President, or Managing Director. We’ve had 604 companies represented over the years in 42 industries. Our primary concentration is in the U.S. (36 states), plus active members in Canada, Mexico, and the U.K.

604 companies

42 industries

75% C-suite

51% CEO

36 states

90 cities

Company Size

Roles

Industries

Culturati: Scholars

2016 - 2023 Sponsors

Executive Team

Changing the world through the workplace, together.

  • Our mission is to bring leaders together and bring forward the best research and practices on corporate culture so that businesses succeed, employees thrive, and communities flourish.

  • We envision a world where business goals are accomplished, employee well-being is prioritized, and the world is better for it through sustainable, positive-impact practices.

  • Connection (individuals, organizations & communities)

    Citizenship (stewardship & responsibility)

    Impact (results oriented)

    Research (data-driven)

    Inclusive (we value diversity & equity)