Necker Island recap · 3rd edition

    Principled Business Summit at Necker Island 2026

    May 12 to May 16, 2026 · Necker Island, British Virgin Islands

    The third Principled Business Summit at Necker Island brought entrepreneurs, philanthropists and investors to Sir Richard Branson's island for four days of conversations, presentations and new connections. Sessions ranged from sonic meditation and breathwork to strategy discussions on sustainability, payments and AI, and the week closed with a dinner under the stars.

    Featured guests

    Sir Richard Branson

    Sir Richard Branson

    Founder, Virgin Group; island host

    Island hike and chess

    Brock Pierce

    Brock Pierce

    Chairman, The Bitcoin Foundation

    Brock Pierce is an entrepreneur and investor who chairs The Bitcoin Foundation. He joined the 2026 Summit as a special guest.

    Kelsey Grammer

    Kelsey Grammer

    Actor and producer

    Kelsey Grammer is an Emmy winning actor and producer. He joined the 2026 Summit as a special guest.

    Jon Najarian

    Jon Najarian

    Co-founder, Market Rebellion

    Jon Najarian is a former Chicago Bears linebacker turned options trader who co-founded Market Rebellion. He joined the 2026 Summit as a special guest.

    Highlights

    • Sessions and workshops

      Attendees led sessions including sonic meditation, a breathwork session led by Gurpreet Gill, and strategic discussions on sustainability, payments and AI.

    • 2026 Principled Business Awards

      • Principled Business Lineage Award: Mark Davis Bailey
      • Principled Business Advocate Award: Danielle Laughlin
      • Rookie of the Year: Mike Sherbakov
      • Unsung Hero Award: Binh Dang
      • Presentation of the Year: Fred LeFranc

    • Life on the island

      Between sessions attendees hiked and played chess with Sir Richard Branson and spent time with the island's lemurs, tortoises and flamingos.

    Photos

    An attendee presents from a stool in the Great House libraryTurquoise water and the hills of the British Virgin Islands seen from Necker Island beachAn attendee speaks with a microphone during a session in the Great HouseA presenter speaks beside a screen during a morning sessionAttendees listen to a session in the Great HouseThree attendees pose together at an evening eventA full room of attendees listens to a presentation in the Great HouseThe 2026 Summit group gathers for a photo on the beach at nightAttendees gather under string lights for an evening session on the beachAttendees seated around the Great House listen to a speakerWide view of a session in the Great House with ocean views behindAttendees seated together during a sessionA long candlelit dinner table set under string lightsAttendees in a morning stretching session on a terrace overlooking the seaAn attendee presents with a microphone in the Great House

    In their words

    "Richard Branson was an extraordinarily gracious host at the Principled Business summit on Necker Island. We spent three days exploring bold ideas and having open conversations with an absolutely amazing group of entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and investors."
    Chad Thevenot, on LinkedIn
    "Everyone who came out was willing to share the great projects they're working on, the insights into being principled leaders, and the openness to collaborating with everyone."
    Alexander McCobin, Co-host, on LinkedIn

    Sources