1. What is DSL Retreat?

The DSL Retreat 2027 is an immersive leadership experience designed for Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL), Master of Strategic Leadership (MSL) professionals, doctoral leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, educators, consultants, and emerging strategic leaders.

Unlike a traditional conference, the Retreat creates space for participants to step away from the demands of leadership and intentionally examine the person behind the leader, their purpose, identity, thinking, relationships, influence, vision, and future.
 

2. Is this a conference, workshop, or retreat?

It incorporates elements of all three - but it is intentionally designed as a retreat.

The distinction is important.

A conference may fill your notebook.

A workshop may strengthen your skills.

A retreat gives you space to step back, think deeply, reconnect with purpose, and determine what comes next.

3. What is the theme of the 2027 DSL Retreat?

“Exploring the Inner Journey of Frontier Strategic Leadership.”
 

4. What makes the DSL Retreat different from a traditional leadership conference?

A conference often emphasizes information, presentations, networking, and professional development.

The DSL Retreat is designed to emphasize reflection, discovery, connection, transformation, and application.

Rather than simply asking:

“What can I learn?”

the Retreat encourages participants to ask:

“Who am I becoming because of what I have learned?”

5. Who should attend?

• Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) professionals
• DSL and MSL students and other doctoral students
• Executives and organizational leaders
• Entrepreneurs and business owners
• Leadership consultants and coaches
• Educators and academic leaders
• Nonprofit and community leaders
• Faith-based leaders
• Professionals navigating leadership transitions
• Emerging leaders preparing for greater responsibility

You do not have to hold a DSL degree to benefit from the experience.

6. Why is the “inner journey” important to strategic leadership?

Strategic leadership involves decisions, systems, people, organizations, resources, and the future.

But every strategic decision ultimately passes through a human being.

Our assumptions, experiences, values, emotions, biases, beliefs, ambitions, fears, and sense of purpose can influence how we interpret situations and make decisions.

The Retreat creates intentional space to examine those internal dimensions of leadership.

7. What does “Frontier Strategic Leadership” mean?

Frontier Strategic Leadership refers to leadership at the edge of what is known, established, or predictable.

Frontier leaders operate where there may be:

• Rapid technological change
• Artificial intelligence
• Economic uncertainty
• Generational shifts
• Organizational disruption
• New models of work
• Social and cultural change
• Complex global challenges

The Retreat explores what leaders need internally and strategically to navigate these emerging frontiers.

8. What can I expect to experience?

Participants can expect a combination of:

• Keynote conversations
• Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• Facilitated discussions
• Strategic reflection
• Peer engagement
• Focus-group conversations
• Gala Dinner
• Networking
• DSL Disruptors Session
• Opportunities to build meaningful professional relationships

9. Can DSL and MSL students attend?

Yes.

DSL and MSL students are encouraged to participate.

The Retreat provides an opportunity for students to connect with experienced doctoral professionals, expand their professional networks, explore leadership perspectives, and begin thinking beyond the completion of their degree.

10. Is the Retreat faith-based?

The Retreat welcomes leaders from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Where appropriate, participants may encounter conversations about purpose, values, character, stewardship, service, and meaning.

The experience is designed to foster respectful dialogue and meaningful reflection across diverse leadership perspectives.

11. Is there a dress code?

Comfortable, professional, Black-tie, and retreat-appropriate attire is recommended.

12. Can I attend if I am not a member of ADSLPro?

Yes, subject to the Retreat’s registration requirements.

13. Will meals be included?

Yes, meal will be included into the full retreat registration. 

14. Are accommodations included in the registration fee?

Accommodation is included for the entire retreat. 

15. Can I bring a spouse or guest?

Yes, freinds, family, supports are welcome. However, each person must pay their registration or gala dinner fees. 

16. What if I have questions that are not answered here?

Please email us at info@adslpro.org with your question, our team members are happy to assist. 

17. How do I register?

By clicking the below button.