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ITALY FOOD & LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
WHEN DID YOU LAST GIVE YOUR LEADERSHIP THIS MUCH ATTENTION?
In July 2026, a small group of leaders stepped away from the daily demands of work and into five days in northern Italy. They came home with decisions to make, conversations to have, and people they could call.
In 2027, the Italy Food & Leadership Summit returns.
Join the list for exclusive pricing and the first release of details.
— Carrie Vollmer Sanders, President, Field to Market
“Saying yes to the food and leadership summit in Italy was one of the best decisions I have ever made on a personal and professional level.”
Hilary Sirles -Kosek
Director, Business Unit Lead, Bayer Crop Science · 2026 attendee
JULY 13–17, 2026 · PIEDMONT, ITALY
A week worth stepping away for.
Leadership labs. Honest feedback from peers. Visits with producers whose decisions carry the weight of generations. Long meals where the conversation kept going.
The first Italy Food & Leadership Summit brought these experiences together around clarity, confidence, and communication. Watch the week unfold in the recap video below.
WHAT CAME HOME WITH THEM
The real story is what
changed afterwards.
In recorded interviews after the summit, attendees
described how they were thinking, communicating, and leading differently.
"This will change your life. Take the time... it’s worth it."
— Carrie Vollmer Sanders,
President at Field to Market
INSIDE THE 2026 EXPERIENCE
The learning kept going after the leadership labs ended.
Standing on a producer's land gives a conversation about legacy a different weight.
Sitting across from another leader over dinner gives you time to ask the next question.
That connection between the work and the setting was deliberate.
LEADERSHIP WORK WITH REAL STAKES
Assessments, executive leadership labs, individual coaching, and a roadmap connected reflection to the challenges participants brought with them.
A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW OTHERS LEAD
Global business operator visits opened conversations about adaptation, business decisions, and what it takes to carry a legacy forward.
PEERS WILLING TO GO DEEPER
A small cohort made room for honest feedback, rehearsal of difficult conversations, and relationships that continued after the flight home.
THE INVESTMENT IN YOUR LEADERSHIP
What keeps getting pushed to “when things
slow down”?
The conversation you know you need to have. The decision you keep revisiting. The way you respond when your team needs something from you and you're already stretched.
Those patterns come back to work with you every day. Giving yourself time to understand them is part of the work of leading.
The 2026 attendees made that time. Their experiences show what can happen when you do.
YOUR SEAT AT THE NEXT TABLE
ITALY FOOD & LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2027
For leaders ready to give their own development the attention they give their business.
Join early access to hear first when registration opens, receive the venue and program announcement, and learn how to access these early-access benefits:
EXCLUSIVE PRICING
Receive the early-access pricing offer before deciding whether to book.
ADDITIONAL VISITS
An added opportunity to learn directly from another global business leader.
DEDICATED 1:1 TIME
A one-to-one coaching opportunity with Jacki. Full details will be shared with the early-access list.
Joining the list expresses interest. It does not book or guarantee a summit place. Pricing and full benefit details will follow.
The Gen D
Advantage
Gen D Consulting brings deep expertise in leadership development specifically for the food and agriculture sector.
This isn't generic executive training; it's built from the ground up adapted for your needs.
Your Facilitator, Jacqueline Langlois, brings:
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Adaptable Leadership Assessment and Positive Intelligence certifications for behavioral & mindset insights
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Extensive experience coaching high-performers delivering breakthrough results
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Understanding of the unique pressures and opportunities in food and agricultural leadership
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Proven frameworks for sustainable behavior change
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Strong connections in international agriculture for authentic experiences
Combined with local Italian expertise and carefully curated partnerships, you get a leadership summit that no traditional training company could replicate.
