What is Nexus Summit?

The Nexus Summit is an immersive one-day experience designed to strengthen formational leadership - leadership that flows from identity and is lived across every context of life. It is for leaders at every season, in every space, and at every stage of life. journeys.

Nexus Summit 2026 Speakers

Inspiring stories of professional and personal growth from amazing speakers!

Diana Shaw

CEO & Co-Founder

Opto AI

Dr. Ted Kang

Lead Pastor

SJ Christian & Missionary Church

Keith Koo

Vice President, US Capital

Founder & Host, Silicon Valley Insider

Dr. Angela Bymaster

Family Physician & Founder

Healing Grove Health Center

Cammie Dunaway

Brand Builder, Executive Coach, Board Member

Dr. Rick Mann

Professor, Trevecca Nazarene University

Managing Director, ClarionStrategy

Yesuto Shaw

Product Manager, LinkedIn

Co-Founder & CPO, Opto AI

Dr. Julia Zhu

Senior Tech Program Manager

Meta

Nexus Summit Details

Date: November 14, 2026

Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Santa Clara University, De Saisset Museum
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Ticket: $55 per attendee

  • "It broadened my way of thinking..."

    "The Summit was a pivotal point for me to understand the bigger impact I could make in the sphere I am placed at. The speakers shared valuable life experiences as leaders in different areas of life so I can grasp why we are all called to be a leader in some way. It has since broadened my way of thinking at work and further discovered the true purpose of my calling in the workplace."

    F.W.

  • “Being called into leadership in my workplace used to feel like a punishment…”

    “Through the Summit, I was reminded to see my role as a leader in a new way, that the burdens are actually opportunities to get out in front, take a risk, learn to be more active and present, and bring those along with me.  I am learning that success isn't necessarily defined by the tasks that are accomplished, but the investment and growth in the individuals and relationships, by who I become and who we become in journeying together. “

    W.S.

  • "Helped me understand who I am, my values and beliefs..."

    “The Summit through its leadership development has brought me one step closer to understand who I am, my values and beliefs, all through my life journey. Once I modeled it in my daily life to reach out to others, it brings me and those whom I journey with great joy, laughter, and tears.”

    S.W.

Special thanks to Santa Clara University for generously sponsoring the facilities for this year’s Summit. We are grateful for your partnership.

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