Building a Thriving Business in Uncertain Times

Grab your tickets to Aileron’s biggest community event of the year. For a limited time, save $400 with the Early Bird discount.

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Building a Thriving Business in Uncertain Times

Grab your tickets to Aileron’s biggest community event of the year.
For a limited time, save $400 with the Early Bird discount.

Reserve your spot

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.

What’s new in 2025?

This year, we’re designing Summit to be even more personal, practical, and community-driven.

Multiple tracks: Tailor your learning to your business needs
Community sessions: Learn from peers who’ve faced similar challenges
More time to connect: Shared meals, happy hours, and meaningful networking

Why attend Summit?

Top 5 Reasons

Get actionable takeaways – Walk away with practical strategies and tools you can immediately apply to strengthen your business.
Discover what’s new in professional management – Learn the latest insights, frameworks, and best practices to develop your team and drive sustainable growth.
Work on your business, not just in it – Step back from the daily grind to think strategically, solve challenges, and refine how you run your organization.
Learn from others’ experience – Gain insights from business owners using professional management to build thriving organizations.
Recharge and gain fresh perspectives – Immerse yourself in an engaging environment that challenges your thinking, sparks new ideas, and reignites your passion for leadership.

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Featured Sessions

Navigating What You Can’t Control

Learn how to stay grounded and adapt to uncertainty when economic, political, or market shifts threaten to throw your business 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 how to measure what matters and get clear on what success looks like in your business by defining the right KPIs, tracking performance, and creating accountability.

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.

Lessons in Succession

Learn how to build a business that lasts and thrives beyond just yourself.

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.

Systems Thinking

Learn how thinking about your organization systematically creates a culture of predictability and consistency and frees up your team to do their best work.

Outside Boards

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

Thriving Culture

The highest performing teams have one thing in common: a thriving culture. Learn how to intentionally design and align a culture that will set your organization apart.

Community Spotlight Sessions

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

Stay tuned for more sessions to be announced!

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.

Register before May 30 and save $400!

Early Bird Ticket Price: $1,195
Regular Ticket Price: $1,595

What’s included

Two full days of sessions, workshops, and networking
24+ sessions led by Aileron Coaches and experienced business leaders
Catered breakfast, lunch, and happy hour both days
A beautiful setting to reflect, recharge, and reconnect
Access to all post-event materials and resources

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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.

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
Access to 24+ sessions led by expert facilitators and community leaders
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?

Sessions will be organized into four major tracks:

Leadership and Succession: Fuel personal growth and prepare your business for what’s next.
Strategy and Execution: Make smarter decisions, scale with intention, and take action.
Professional Management: Explore Aileron’s DOC System—a trusted system for growing and leading a thriving business.
Community Spotlight: Learn directly from other business leaders navigating real challenges and sharing real wins.

More details will be shared once the final schedule is released. You’ll be able to choose sessions aligned with your goals and customize your experience.

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?

Absolutely. Bringing your team can amplify the impact of Summit; shared learning fosters alignment and momentum. You can easily register multiple members of your team on our registration portal. For support, please reach out to us at customerservice@aileron.org.

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 customerservice@aileron.org.

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 customerservice@aileron.org.

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