FLOURISH
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September 2026
Where the world’s top leaders elevate performance and pursue mastery of the mind
American psychological association
The Expertise Behind Flourish
The American Psychological Association is the world’s largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology. With more than 170,000 researchers, clinicians, educators, and practitioners, APA sets the global standards for research, ethics, and applied practice that shapes how people think, learn, perform, and lead.
CXOs, innovators, and policymakers are navigating environments defined by volatility, complexity, and nonstop decision-making. Psychology offers the clearest and proven lens into how leaders can improve the following:
- Strategic thinking
- Emotional regulation under pressure
- Decision quality
- Team performance and culture
- Executive endurance
- Organizational adaptability
The Architecture of Exceptional Human Performance
Flourish is APA’s flagship global summit where psychological science meets elite leadership performance.
It is a strategic convening for executives, founders, partners, and organizational leaders who shape culture, innovation, and the future of work.
Flourish equips leaders with science-based frameworks and leadership practices that strengthen decision-making, deepen resilience, and improve how they guide their organizations through periods of rapid change to create a competitive advantage.
Why Attend the APA Flourish Summit
Most leaders pursue balance. The 0.001% pursue mastery.
The 0.001% Mindset is an approach that reflects measurable cognitive, emotional, and behavioral skills such as focus, recovery, empathy, and adaptability.
While many organizations settle for “good enough,” Flourish examines what top performers do differently and translates those insights into practical strategies any leader can use with precision and intention.
Flourish is designed for leaders who carry enterprise-wide responsibility. This is not a forum for tactical HR programming, benefits administration, or employee wellness campaigns. Instead, Flourish delivers:
- High-level frameworks rooted in psychological science
- Executive performance insights
- Organizational strategy applications
- Leadership models that drive measurable outcomes
- Human-performance tools grounded in research, not motivational rhetoric
This is where leadership meets psychology at the highest level, to drive elite performance.
Who Should Attend
Leaders responsible for driving results, shaping culture, navigating constant complexity and looking to optimize your personal performance:
C-suite executives
senior vice presidents
executive directors &
High Performing Leaders
entrepreneurs &
founders
Join Us As a Sponsor
Be part of an event that brings together executive leaders and innovators looking to drive elite performance and greater well-being across their organization. Sponsorship will offer unparalleled visibility and engagement opportunities with this strategic audience.
For more information please contact Hayley Buck, Head of Marketing & Sales, Business Innovation & Growth at APA: hbuck@apa.org.
Join the leaders shaping the future of human performance.
Register Your Interest Now for the Flourish Summit 2026
Faqs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is The Flourish Summit designed for?
The summit is curated for senior executives leaders.
Is this an HR or wellness conference?
No. Flourish is a science-backed leadership experience focused on elite human performance, resilience, and decision-making, not HR programming.
What makes Flourish different from other leadership events?
Flourish is powered by APA's psychological science and focuses on measurable performance systems rather than trends, inspiration, or motivation.
What happens after I register my interest?
You’ll receive updates, early access to program details, and information about invitations.
Will there be virtual components?
No, the summit is an in-person-only experience.
Do you need a background in psychology to attend?
Not at all. The programming is built to translate psychological science into practical, executive-friendly tools.
