Celsius 2026

OCTOBER 8-10 | BOLOGNA ITALY

You’re Invited

You are invited to join Celsius 2026, a high trust forum for global leaders to engage in real conversation about the forces shaping leadership, power, and the future. Meticulously curated and offered by private invitation only, Celsius is designed to move beyond panels, soundbites, and public.

The gathering is intentionally intimate. Attendance is limited. Conversations are off the record. The format is discussion driven, with curated sessions that balance structure and openness. Participants come from across industries, geographies, and generations, united by a seriousness about leadership and a willingness to engage thoughtfully with others who carry real responsibility.

The most consequential questions facing leaders today rarely have clean answers. They require space, trust, and perspective. Celsius exists to create that space. When thoughtful people are brought together in the right conditions, with time to listen and reflect, better questions emerge. Better questions lead to better decisions, stronger partnerships, and more resilient leadership.

Celsius is not designed for everyone. It is designed for those who value trust, discretion, and meaningful exchange. If you are drawn to curious, rigorous conversation, diverse perspectives, and relationships built over time, we invite you to join us in Bologna.

AGENDA OVERVIEW

Day 0 | Early Arrivals Dinner 

Arrive & Meet


Hotel & Celsius 
Check-In

12:00pm - 9:00pm


Recreational Tours

Late Afternoon


Early Arrivals Dinner

Evening


Day 1 | Program Officially Begins

Arrival, Recreation & Opening Dinner


Hotel Check-In

12:00pm - 9:00pm


Celsius Check-In

10:00am - 6:00pm


Recreational Tours

Morning & Afternoon


Opening Reception

6:45pm - 7:30pm


Seated Dinner

7:30pm - 9:15pm


Post Dinner Drinks

9:30pm


Day 2 | Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions & Programming


Breakout Sessions

Morning


Seated Lunch

12:15pm - 2:00pm


Friday Coffee Fireside

Late Afternoon


Cocktail Reception

7:30pm



Seated Dinner

8:00pm - 9:30pm


Post Dinner Drinks

9:30pm

Wine Tasting

Late Afternoon


Day 3 | Program Officially Ends

Sessions & Closing Dinner Party


Breakout Sessions

Morning


Seated Lunch

12:15pm - 2:00pm


Recreational Tours

Late Afternoon


Celsius Closing Dinner Party

7:30pm


After Session Sessions

Late Afternoon


REGISTRATION

Celsius 2026 is limited to 75 participants and seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration Includes:

  • Full Access to Discussion Sessions: Participate in intimate, focused discussions with 10-12 participants per session. Programming is designed to encourage deep discussion, led by global thought leaders across various industries.

  • Exclusive Curated Programming: Enjoy tailored experiences beyond discussions, including evening receptions, seated lunches, and dinners. These programs are designed to foster meaningful connections in an informal setting.

  • All Meals During the Gathering: Daily breakfasts, carefully curated lunches and select evening receptions and dinners. Coffee breaks, the Celsius arrival suite and off-site dinner parties are also included.  

  • Off-Site Activities & Excursions: Engage in optional off-site excursions, such as guided tours or experiential activities designed to introduce participants to the local culture. Celsius will also host an arrivals dinner and a post-gathering dinner party.

  • All Ground Transfers: Includes airport transfers to/from the nearest international airport and transportation to/from off-site events.

Note: Celsius 2026 Registration does not include Travel or Accommodations.

Reserve Your Place at Celsius 2026

$6,400.00

includes taxes + fees.

Celsius 2026 (Oct 8-10) registration includes full access to all discussion sessions, with intimate, small-group conversations among 10–12 participants. Participants also enjoy exclusive curated programming beyond the sessions themselves, including evening receptions, seated lunches, and dinners. All programmed meals during the gathering are included — daily breakfasts, curated lunches, dinners and receptions, coffee breaks, the Celsius arrival suite, and off-site dinner parties. Registration also covers optional off-site activities and excursions, as well as an arrivals dinner and a post-gathering closing dinner. All ground transportation is included, including airport transfers from the nearest international airport and transportation to off-site events.

Register for Celsius 2026

Participation at Celsius is by private invitation only. Registration is non-transferable and valid solely for the invited participant.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Celsius gatherings are invite-only, small, and intimate by design. As our available spaces are extremely limited, ticket purchase refunds follow a strict schedule:

  • ​Two weeks after registering: Full Refund

  • ​Cancel by March 15, 2026: 75% refund

  • ​Cancel by April 15, 2026: 50% refund

  • ​Cancel by May 15, 2026: 25% refund

  • ​Cancel by June 15, 2026: 15% refund

  • ​Cancel after July 15, 2026: No refunds

Note: Refunds do not include registration platform fees. Registration fees are non-transferable

BOLOGNA, ITALY

Celsius, meet Bologna!

A city shaped by ideas, where institutions were built through debate, where law and learning took root, and where progress emerged from conversation rather than proclamation. Home to the world’s oldest university, Bologna has long been a place where people gathered to question, disagree, refine, and rethink how the world should work.

The countryside outside Bologna moves at a different pace. October comes just after harvest, meals slow down and the table becomes the center of the day. Food there is simple and precise — handmade pasta, local wine, ingredients treated with care, not for show, but for sharing.

The culture values craft, continuity, and time. Family-run kitchens, working vineyards, long walks between conversations. Fewer distractions. More presence. It’s an environment that supports exactly what Celsius is built for: connection that only happens when people stay a little longer at the table.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Celsius Europe 2026 will take place at Palazzo di Varignana, a serene five-star resort nestled in the rolling hills just outside Bologna, Italy. Set amid vineyards, olive groves, and historic countryside, Palazzo di Varignana offers a rare blend of Italian elegance, privacy, and calm.

We have secured a dedicated room block and preferred rates exclusively for Celsius participants. Additional details, including booking links and room types, will be shared during registration confirmation.

FAQ

  • Participants are carefully vetted to ensure a diverse and dynamic group of leaders. Our selection process considers your professional background, contributions to your field, and the unique perspectives you bring to the gathering.

  • Celsius Europe 2026 is strictly invite only and limited to 75 participants.

    Participants who do well in this environment are those who thrive in high-trust forums and are aiming to build genuine relationships over surface-level connections. Everyone attending understands the power of diverse perspectives and sees the possibilities that come from connecting with leaders across various fields and backgrounds.

  • If you've been invited to access this private Celsius 2026 Registration page, welcome! —You’re officially invited to join our exclusive group of 75 participants. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Yes, there is a registration fee to attend Celsius 2026. The fee includes:

    • ​Full Access to Discussion Sessions: Participate in intimate, focused discussions with 10-12 participants per session. Programming is designed to encourage deep discussion, led by global thought leaders across various industries.

    • ​Exclusive Curated Programming: Enjoy tailored experiences beyond discussions, including evening receptions, seated lunches, and dinners. These programs are designed to foster meaningful connections in an informal setting.

    • ​All Meals During the Gathering: Enjoy daily breakfasts, carefully curated lunches and select evening receptions and dinners. Coffee breaks, the Celsius arrival suite and off-site dinner parties are also included.  

    • ​Off-Site Activities & Excursions: Engage in optional off-site excursions, such as guided tours or experiential activities designed to introduce participants to the local culture. Celsius will also host an arrivals dinner and a post-gathering dinner party.

    • ​All Ground Transfers: Includes airport transfers to/from the nearest international airport and transportation to/from off-site events.

    Please note: Travel and accommodations are not included in the registration fee. However, Celsius 2026 offers participants significant discounts on room blocks at the Palazzo di Varignana.

  • Registration is ongoing until all 75 spots are filled. 

  • At Celsius 2026, 85% of our programming is meticulously curated and built to align with the interests of our participants. Programming includes:  

    • Session Discussions: Topics vary and dive deep into current trends, exploring both the opportunities and challenges that various industries face across the global stage. Beyond industry insights, we also dedicate space to personal growth topics and recognize the essential connection between leadership and the human experience. Sessions embrace diverse viewpoints and are expert-led by fellow participants. 

    • Seated Meal Discussions: Lunches and dinners are thoughtfully structured to optimize meaningful interactions among participants in a less formal setting. Each meal is assigned seating and allows us to curate different seating arrangements each meal – it also ensures that you meet and connect with 100% of the participants.

    • ​Off-Site Activities & Excursions: Participants will have an opportunity to explore the scenery and local culture around them – off-site excursions include guided tours, off-site dinner parties, and recreational activities. 

  • Due to the intimate nature of Celsius 2026, registration is limited to 75 participants. Participants are welcome to register significant others but their participation is limited to recreational programming, cultural tours and off-site dinners. Discussion sessions and seated meals are limited to ticketed participants only.

  • All participants will stay at the luxurious Palazzo di Varignana, where you’ll enjoy spacious rooms, modern amenities, and stunning views of the Bologna countryside and vineyards. To ensure a comfortable and convenient stay, Celsius 2026 has secured a dedicated room block at the hotel, available to registered participants at a significant discount.

  • We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel, please notify us at candy@celsiusco.com as soon as possible. Refund policies and procedures are detailed above.

  • Palazzo di Varignana is easily accessible from Bologna and well connected via major transportation hubs. We recommend booking flights to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi International Airport (BLQ), which is approximately 30 minutes by car from the hotel.

  • Yes, breakfasts, all programmed seated lunches and dinners, receptions and cocktails, post-dinner drinks and off-site dinners are included in your registration fee.

  • If you have additional questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Candy at candy@celsiusco.com

FOUNDING MEMBERS & ADVISORY BOARD

Mohammad Almojel

Almojel

Mo Elleithee

Georgetown University

Jennifer Johnson

Covington & Burling LLP

Zachary Karabell

River Twice Capital

Samir Khleif

Georgiamune Inc

Ingrid Pierce

Walkers Global

John Rendon

The Rendon Group

Emi Kolawole

MARGINCALL.AI 

Lisa Danzig

Pandefense Advisory

Ailish Campbell

Mastercard

Maelle Gavet

Flo Health Inc

Celsius is a private, invite-only network for cross-industry leaders who sit close to real decisions — founders, creatives, and executives shaping consequential outcomes. Celsius has convened a global community of over 2,000 multidisciplinary world and industry leaders in off-the-record, invite-only discussions across the globe. We partner with foundations, universities, venture firms, and private organizations to manage and expand their communities of leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs. Past partners are philanthropic, venture, and private organizations such as Dialog, the MIT Media Lab, the Sohn Conference Foundation, Inter Astra (SpaceX, Space Foundation, Under Armor), HiredScore (Southwest, DELL, Pfizer, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive, and Johnson & Johnson), D1 Capital, East Rock Capital, Holt Street Holdings (Equal Justice Initiative, NFL) and many others.

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