The Newport Global Summit is a Rhode Island non-profit, 501(c)(3) (status pending), that attracts seasoned entrepreneurs, notable investors, principals of family business enterprises, academics, economists, and influencers from around the world to share knowledge and explore possibilities for global prosperity through education. Participants deepen their understanding and broaden global perspectives by listening to high-level speakers discuss current issues, events, and economic trends.

Newport Global Summit mini-documentary

Filmed at the 2024 Summit in Newport, Rhode Island. Produced by J.R. Heffelfinger, founder and executive producer of Runaway Horses

Thank you to our 2024 speakers!

  • Steve Forbes, Chairman of Forbes Media

  • David Malpass - Former President of The World Bank and Undersecretary of the Treasury for International Affairs

  • Alan Patricof

  • Jesse Coors-Blackenship - Managing General Partner, Parkway VC

  • Steve Young, Chairman and Co-Founder of HGGC / NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback

  • Stephanie Sirota - Chief Business Officer & Partner, RTW Investments

  • Fernando Herrera - Tech Entrepreneur, Founder of Nordcloud

  • Lindsey Press, Global Head of Investor Relations - HGGC

  • Nikolas K. Gvosdev, Ph.D. - Professor, U.S. Naval War College & Senior Fellow, Carnegie Council

  • Freddy Moross - Founder of Myndstream

  • Deepak Srivastava, MD - President of the Gladstone Institutes

  • Elizabeth Ames - Author, producer, and journalist

  • Todd Ruppert - Todd Ruppert - CEO, Ruppert International

  • Luke Tilly, Chief Economist - Wilmington Trust Company

  • Meghan Shue - Head of Investment Strategy, Wilmington Trust Company

  • Tony Roth - Chief Investment Officer Wilmington Trust Company

2024 Speakers

Special Thanks to our 2024 sponsors!

Sponsorship

The Newport Global Summit is now a program of Newport Global Summit, Inc., a Rhode Island non-profit, 501(c)(3) status pending. In the event of 501(c)(3) status approval, the Summit’s non-profit status will be effective retroactively beginning June 14, 2024.