NXT LEADERSHIP + B20 USA

COUNTDOWN TO B20 USA

NEXT-GENERATION GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & THE FUTURE ECONOMY
Part of the B20 USA Summit 2026

The global business community comes to Washington

For the first time, the United States will host the B20 Summit — the G20’s premier forum for private-sector engagement.

Hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, B20 USA 2026 will bring global business leaders, CEOs, senior executives, policymakers, innovators, and international partners to Washington, D.C., November 9–11, for three days of high-level engagement around economic growth, competitiveness, trade, investment, technology, innovation, and international cooperation.

The 2026 Summit is expected to bring together 3,000+ participants, including 600+ CEOs and presidents, with approximately 40 CEOs participating as speakers.

The Wharf will become the center of B20 USA activity, bringing together leaders from economies representing approximately 75% of world trade.

3,000+ Participants | 600+ CEOs & Presidents
40 CEO Speakers | 75% of World Trade

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Spotlight Leader & Moderator | NXT Global Leadership
Attorney | CNN Political Commentator | Author | Former South Carolina State Representative

Bakari Sellers is an attorney, CNN political commentator, author, and former South Carolina State Representative whose career spans law, public policy, media, politics, and advocacy.

Sellers made history in 2006 when, at age 22, he was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, becoming the youngest African American elected official in the nation. He served in the legislature through 2014 and was the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina that year.

A graduate of Morehouse College and the University of South Carolina School of Law, Sellers practices law with Strom Law Firm in Columbia, South Carolina, and is a political commentator for CNN. He is also the author of My Vanishing Country and The Moment.

Featured Leaders, Participants & Honorees

NXT Global Leadership will bring together U.S., Indian, and international leaders across government, diplomacy, international institutions, business, technology, entrepreneurship, media, sports, entertainment, and culture.
Additional featured leaders, participants, and NXT Honors honorees will be announced as programming is finalized.

NXT Global Leaders Reception
NXT Leaders Spotlight

Honoring Those Who Led. Celebrating Those Leading. Inspiring Those Who Will Lead.

A global leadership and recognition experience bringing together leaders across government, business, technology, sports, media, entertainment, and culture for leadership conversations, recognition, networking, introductions, and relationship development, featuring the inaugural NXT Honors recognizing leadership, global impact, innovation, influence, and legacy.

Across sectors and markets, these leaders bring practical business, policy, governance, innovation, and cultural perspectives to conversations designed to build relationships and advance new ideas, partnerships, investment, collaboration, and opportunity.

Srinivasan Narayaswamy Reddy

NXT Co-Founder | India Managing Partner

Srinivasan Narayaswamy Reddy is an Indian entrepreneur and business leader whose work spans business, energy, fintech, entrepreneurship, international commerce, and global relationship development.

He is Chairman of Petromoney Innovations Pvt Ltd and founder of Petromoney, with experience developing business concepts across India’s energy, financial services, and entrepreneurship sectors.
Srinivasan has participated in the B20/G20 across multiple presidencies, including India’s 2023 presidency, Brazil 2024, and South Africa 2025, with work involving trade, investment, and international business engagement.

As Co-Founder and India Managing Partner of NXT Global Leadership, Srinivasan brings business relationships, international perspective, and experience across the B20 network to NXT’s work connecting leaders, markets, capital, ideas, and opportunities across the United States, India, and globally.

As Co-Founder and U.S. Managing Partner of NXT Global Leadership, Cooper brings together his experience in public policy, relationship development, business strategy, storytelling, content, and communications to build partnerships and create opportunities across sectors, markets, and countries.
Duane Cooper

NXT Co-Founder | U.S. Managing Partner

Duane Cooper is a public affairs strategist, entrepreneur, and Emmy and Peabody-nominated creator and producer whose career spans government, public policy, business, media, aviation, and international engagement.

For more than two decades, Cooper has worked in governmental affairs, advocacy, political strategy, and public policy, including senior executive leadership in government and politics and long-standing service in aviation governance and economic development.

Cooper is also the founder of Strategic Films and creator and executive producer of the PBS documentary Downing of a Flag, which received a National Emmy nomination for Outstanding Historical Documentary and a nomination for the prestigious Peabody Award, along with two National Telly Awards.

As Co-Founder and U.S. Managing Partner of NXT Global Leadership, Cooper brings together his experience in public policy, relationship development, business strategy, storytelling, content, and communications to build partnerships and create opportunities across sectors, markets, and countries.
NXT at B20 USA 2026

At B20 USA 2026, NXT will bring that model to Washington through two connected experiences: Next-Generation Global Leadership & the Future Economy and the NXT Global Leaders Reception | Leadership. Culture. Connection.

Together, the programs will connect leaders and perspectives from across sectors and countries to explore the forces shaping the global economy, the changing nature of leadership and influence, and the relationships that can help turn ideas into action and opportunity.

Global Leadership | Business | Diplomacy
Innovation | Entrepreneurship
Culture | Connection

Our aim is to assemble a cross-sector group of leaders who reflect NXT’s broader mission — bridging sectors, markets, and cultures while building relationships that can lead to new ideas, partnerships, and opportunities.

Monday, Nov. 9

Next-Generation Global Leadership & the Future Economy

A dynamic, broadcast-style global leadership experience
bringing together influential voices from across sectors and countries for two connected conversations exploring the forces reshaping our world, the future global economy, and the leadership, innovation, and relationships that will shape what comes next.

Segment I: Global Leadership In a Changing World

The World We Are Navigating
Global Leadership | Diplomacy | Economic Growth | Global Stability | Trade | International Cooperation | U.S.–India Relations

A global leadership conversation examining the economic, geopolitical, diplomatic, and humanitarian forces reshaping our world — and how leaders across government, business, and international institutions can navigate change, strengthen cooperation, advance economic growth, and create shared opportunity.
Segment II: Business, Innovation, Culture & Influence

Shaping the Future Economy
Business | Technology & AI | Investment | Innovation | Entrepreneurship | Global Commerce | Culture & Influence

A cross-sector conversation bringing together CEOs, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders to examine the businesses, technologies, investments, industries, and forms of influence shaping the future economy — and how innovation, capital, enterprise, and global relationships are creating new opportunities for growth and commerce.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

NXT Global Leaders Reception
NXT Leaders Spotlight

Honoring Those Who Led. Celebrating Those Leading. Inspiring Those Who Will Lead.

This event will bring together U.S. and international leaders across government, business, technology, sports, media, entertainment, culture, and other sectors while recognizing leaders across generations, industries, and sectors whose leadership, achievement, impact, innovation, and influence reflect what NXT is being built to highlight and connect.
The reception will feature the NXT Honors:

• NXT Leadership & Impact Honor
• NXT Global Impact Honor
• NXT Leadership Legacy Honor
• NXT Global Influence Honor
• NXT Next-Generation Leadership Honor
• NXT Innovation & Future Economy Honor

Leadership | Business | Entertainment
Culture | Relationships