Masters of Scale Summit 2026

The Masters of Scale Summit is a three-day event hosted by the Masters of Scale media platform, which originated from Reid Hoffman's podcast^{1, 2}. The programme features conversations with business leaders, investors, and cultural figures regarding growth, strategy, and innovation^{1, 2}.

Attendees participate in sessions designed to facilitate networking and the exchange of ideas among leaders^{1, 2}. The event structure is intended to be immersive, with speakers and guests present for the duration of the summit¹.

Who is in the room

The event hosts 800 attendees, curated to include 20% unicorn company executives, 20% investors and board members, 20% founders of fast-scaling startups, 15% global public company executives, 10% nonprofit and cultural leaders, 10% scientists or artists, and 5% journalists².

How to get in

Attendance is by invitation and application only^{1, 2}. The general application fee is $3,750, while nonprofit and culture leaders may apply for a rate of $3,000². Some spots are occasionally reserved for early-stage founders through specific programs⁵.

Last time

The summit is a recurring event that features a consistent mix of Silicon Valley figures, Nobel Prize laureates, and industry leaders^{4, 6}. Previous speakers have included Bill Gates, Satya Nadella, Brian Chesky, and various founders and media personalities⁶.

Why it matters

This summit is intended for founders, funders, and executives who seek to engage with high-level peers and explore strategies for scaling organisations^{1, 2}.

Practical

The 2026 event takes place from October 20 to 22 at the Presidio Theatre in San Francisco^{1, 2}. The organisers partner with Hotel Kabuki in Japantown for attendee accommodation¹.

Sources

• Masters of Scale Summit | Info (summit.mastersofscale.com)
• Masters of Scale Summit 2026 (summit.mastersofscale.com)
• Masters of Scale – Home (mastersofscale.com)
• Reid Hoffman - Masters of Scale Summit 2026 (linkedin.com)
• Speakers — Masters of Scale Summit 2026 (summit.mastersofscale.com)