Nexus Summit 2026

Saturday, November 14

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

de Saisset Museum
Santa Clara University

Ticket: $55

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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.

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Nexus Summit 2026 Speakers

Inspiring stories of professional and personal growth from amazing speakers!

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Diana Shaw

CEO & Co-Founder, Opto AI

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Dr. Ted Kang

Lead Pastor, SJ Christian Alliance Church

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Keith Koo

VP, US Capital

Founder & Host, Silicon Valley Insider®

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Dr. Angela Bymaster

Chief Medical Officer, Healing Grove Health Center

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Cammie Dunaway

Brand Builder (Former CMO: Duolingo, Nintendo, Yahoo!) Executive Coach, Board Member

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Dr. Rick Mann

Professor, Trevecca Nazarene Univ.

Managing Director, ClarionStrategy

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Yesuto Shaw

CPO & Co-Founder, Opto AI

Former Product Manager (LinkedIn, Capital One)

Karen Ng

Principal UX Designer, Endor Labs

Nexus Summit Details

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Date: November 14, 2026

Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

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

Ticket: $55 per attendee

Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments included.

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

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Schedule

8:30 am · Registration opens / light breakfast

9:00 am · Morning Session 1

  • Welcome & intro to the Summit

  • Words by SCU host Chris Norris

  • Talk 1: Dr. Ted Kang

  • Talk 2: Dr. Angela Bymaster

  • Small group discussion

10:05 am · Break

10:20 am · Morning Session 2

  • Talk 3: Keith Koo

  • Talk 4: Cammie Dunaway

  • Talk 5: Yesuto Shaw

  • Small group discussion

12:00 pm · Networking lunch

12:45 pm · Afternoon Session 1

  • 12:45 pm: 1st workshop slot

  • 1:45 pm: 2nd workshop slot

  • Each workshop is offered twice (see Workshops)

2:45 pm · Refreshment break

3:05 pm · Afternoon Session 2

  • Panel with keynote speakers

  • Closing message

  • Take survey

4:00 pm · Summit ends

Workshops

Each workshop is offered twice, at 12:45 pm and 1:45 pm, so you can attend two.

Executive Presence: The Improv Advantage

Led by Diana Shaw

Build executive presence through improv exercises that develop listening, adaptability, confidence, and collaboration—essential skills for leadership and teamwork.

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Living & Leading Strategically

Led by Dr. Rick Mann

Aligning your time, money, and priorities with what matters most—at home and at work.

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Your AI Needs a Boss: Thrive at Work in the Age of AI

Led by Karen Ng

In this interactive workshop, learn how to use the B.O.S.S. framework to lead your AI tools and preserve the essential human elements of your work.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

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  • "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.

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FAQs

  • Tickets for the Nexus Summit are $55 per attendee.
    If you are a 2026 Nexus Pod participant or a sponsored guest, you’ll receive a special coupon code to waive the registration fee.

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  • We encourage all attendees to stay for the full duration of the event, as each session builds upon the last to create a cohesive and transformative experience.

  • A light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.
    Please indicate any dietary restrictions in your ticket checkout form, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

  • Yes, you can! You will need to register at the registration table. A lunch box may not be available for you, but you will have access to the sessions.

  • This is an in-person gathering only.
    If you're unable to join us this year, we hope to see you at our next Summit in November 2027!

  • Parking is free and available on-campus in the North Campus Garage (not the Central Parking Garage). Park in the B, E or F spots in the structures or otherwise without a permit as long as that section has not been specifically closed off.

Interested in partnering as a Nexus Summit Sponsor?

Sponsorship helps

  • Expand the network of community resources available to Summit participants

  • Makes Summit participation more accessible to young adults and emerging leaders

  • Support leadership development, mentorship, and connection across Nexus

  • Expands access to transformational leadership development + community

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