Building a Thriving Business in Uncertain Times

Join like-minded business owners and leaders to explore what it takes to grow, adapt, and lead with clarity and confidence—no matter what comes next.

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Building a Thriving Business in Uncertain Times

Join like-minded business owners and leaders to explore what it takes to grow, adapt, and lead with clarity and confidence—no matter what comes next.

Registration is closed

What to Expect

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Featured Sessions

Sharing Power: A Winning Strategy In Uncertain Times

Learn how to overcome the natural desire to over-control during uncertain times and design realistic solutions when facing imperfect, turbulent circumstances.

Making Waves of Impact

What if the real legacy of your business wasn’t just revenue or growth, but the lives you’ve transformed along the way? Building a thriving business sets in motion a ripple effect far beyond the bottom line.

Turning Strategy into Action

Learn how to bridge the gap between vision and execution by aligning your people to your organizational priorities and creating systems of accountability.

Navigating What You Can’t Control

Explore how to adapt and stay grounded when external shifts—economic, political, or market-driven—threaten to throw your business model off course.

Multiply Your Team’s Potential

Are you unintentionally shutting down others? Assess whether you demonstrate these subtle yet diminishing habits and learn how to intentionally multiply others instead.

Measuring What Matters

Learn a fresh approach to not only tracking numbers, but uncovering the story they are telling you.

Unlocking the Power of a Board

Learn how you and your organization can tap into an invaluable source of wisdom, accountability, and perspective through a board of advisors.

Lessons in Succession

Hear from business owners (and ask them questions yourself) as they share the lessons they’ve learned building a business that thrives beyond them.

Scaling with Smarter Systems

Learn how to grow your business by building systems that empower your people with the structure and process they need to do their best work.

Hiring AI to Supercharge Your Business

AI isn’t just for tech companies. In this energizing session, you’ll discover how to use AI as a strategic thought partner to take your business to the next level.

Uncovering Culture Blind Spots

Learn about common pitfalls well intentioned leaders are unknowingly making to undermine their organization’s culture and how to overcome them.

Community Spotlight Sessions

Hear stories from real business owners about hard-won lessons and how they are navigating the challenges of today.

Community Spotlight Sessions

Aileron Summit Community Speaker Spotlight | Stacey Lawson

Aileron Summit Community Speaker Spotlight | Danny McGeady

Aileron Summit Community Speaker Spotlight | Jeff Rowe

Event details and pricing

Location: Aileron Campus (Tipp City, OH)
Dates: August 6–7, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: Only 150 tickets are available—and all our past Summits have sold out.
Registration: $1,595

What’s included

Two full days of sessions, workshops, and networking
Catered breakfast, lunch, and happy hour both days
A beautiful setting to reflect, recharge, and reconnect
Access to all post-event materials and resources

Speakers & Facilitators

At Summit, you’ll engage with a mix of experienced Aileron business and leadership coaches and business leaders from the Aileron community. These aren’t your typical keynote speakers—instead they’re peers, mentors, and practitioners who offer hard-earned wisdom and real-world tools.

Aileron Coaches

Our trusted business and leadership coaches will guide and facilitate sessions with clarity and curiosity—equipping you with proven frameworks and actionable insights to start using right away.

Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing the full schedule soon.

Business Leaders from the Aileron Community

This year’s “Community Spotlight” sessions will feature speakers who’ve faced the same challenges you’re navigating. In these peer-led conversations, you’ll hear what’s working, what’s not, and how others are creating meaningful impact in their businesses.

What is Summit?

Summit is Aileron’s annual two-day event, where private business leaders come together to discover the latest in professional management, connect with the Aileron community, and reignite their passion for running a thriving business.

This isn’t just another conference. It’s time away from the day-to-day to work on your business, not just in it. It’s space to connect with people who get it—and get you.

Who is Summit for?

Summit is for leaders of privately held businesses who are solving complex challenges and making decisions that impact your team, your customers, and your future. If you’re looking for clarity, tools, and community to drive your organization forward, Summit is for you.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend Summit?

Summit is for private business owners and leaders who want to grow intentional, strategic, and professionally managed organizations. Whether you’re scaling your business, developing your leadership team, or navigating change, this event is designed to support you and your team.

Do I have to be an Aileron client to attend?

No! Summit is open to all business leaders who are passionate about growth, leadership, and professional management. Whether you’re new to Aileron or a longtime part of our community, you’ll feel right at home.

What is included in the ticket price?

Your ticket includes:

Two full days of programming on Aileron’s Campus
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on both days
Evening happy hour and networking events
Post-event access to materials and resources
Opportunities to connect with 150 like-minded leaders in an inspiring setting

What topics will the sessions cover?

You can see a list of sessions here.

What’s the schedule?

Here’s an overview of the schedule:

Wednesday, August 6 (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

Breakfast and check-in: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Sessions and lunch
Happy hour: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 7 (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Breakfast and coffee hour: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Sessions and lunch
Closing reception: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Who are the speakers?

Sessions will be facilitated by Aileron Business Coaches and Leadership Coaches, and the community sessions will be led by experienced business owners and leaders—people who have been in your shoes and have real insights to share.

Can I bring my team?

Yes, we encourage teams to attend Summit because you’ll get even more out of the Summit experience if you come together. We even offer a 25% discount for teams. Please reach out to us at [email protected].

Will there be networking opportunities?

Yes! Summit is designed to help you build meaningful connections. You’ll have time to connect with peers during meals, facilitated sessions, and informal happy hours. Many attendees say this is one of the most valuable parts of the experience.

Are sessions recorded or available after the event?

Summit is designed to be an immersive, in-person experience. The full benefit comes from being there live and engaged. There won’t be session recordings available, but you will have access to all resources and handouts after the event.

How many people will attend?

We’re limiting Summit 2025 to 150 attendees to keep the experience intimate, focused, and rich in connection. All past Summits have sold out, so we recommend reserving your spot early.

What’s the dress code?

Business casual is perfect. Be comfortable, bring layers (some rooms may run cool), and feel free to dress in a way that reflects your leadership style.

What’s the refund or cancellation policy?

If your plans change, please let us know as soon as possible. Cancellations before August 5 are eligible for a full refund. After that, tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to a colleague. For assistance, contact us at [email protected].

Where is Summit being held?

Summit takes place on Aileron’s beautiful, purpose-built Campus in Tipp City, Ohio:

Aileron Campus
8860 Wildcat Rd, Tipp City, OH 45371

Learn more about Campus

I’m traveling from out of town—where should I stay?

We have community members visit us from around the nation often. We’ve curated everything you need to plan your visit—directions to Campus, airport information, and dining and hotel recommendations—on our Plan Your Day page. If you have any questions that aren’t answered there, our team is here to help at [email protected].