Logistics
What to know as you prepare to join us
Key details and what to expect as you step into the Slowdown Summit experience.
When
Monday, April 27, 2026
8am-8pm EDT
Where
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
The Columbus Museum of Art is a space that nurtures curiosity and a sense of safety, conditions that are essential to the Summit’s approach. With full access to its galleries and flexible spaces, the Museum helps create an experience that feels intentional, creative, and unrushed.
Hotel room block accommodations will be shared in early 2026.
Who
Designed for all
The Summit is for everyone, while intentionally designed for minds that are introverted, neurodivergent, or reflective by nature. With multiple modes of participation and a focus on accessibility, it’s a space where all attendees can feel grounded, respected, and included.
The Summit is one of the few spaces where you can leave your “elevator pitch” at home and simply be present. It’s not designed for sales, deal-making, or self-promotion. We ask all attendees to honor the intentional culture of the day. If your primary goal is to pitch or close a deal, this won’t be the right room for that.
Why Columbus?
Launching in a rising metro
We’re hosting the inaugural Slowdown Summit in Columbus, Ohio, because it’s a fast-growing metro on the cusp of becoming one of the most populous in the nation. Its evolution mirrors the changing landscape of modern work: dynamic, multifaceted, and shaped by a wide range of industries. Columbus brings together leaders across healthcare, education, finance, tech, and the arts, creating a landscape rich with varied perspectives and shared challenges.
Strategic Location
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Columbus's central Midwest location makes the Summit accessible to attendees across the region, while local institutions and cultural partners provide fertile ground for meaningful collaboration.
The city’s thriving arts community and its growing culture of inclusivity make it a natural fit for a gathering centered on reflection, curiosity, and human-centered leadership. Columbus embraces experimentation and welcomes new ideas, offering a supportive backdrop for rethinking how we work and connect.
Launching the Summit in Columbus allows us to build within a city already invested in creativity, innovation, and collective growth, making it an ideal setting for introducing a more intentional approach to professional gatherings.
LOREM IPSUM DOLOR SIT
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Strategic Location
Columbus's central Midwest location makes the Summit accessible to attendees across the region, while local institutions and cultural partners provide fertile ground for meaningful collaboration.
The city’s thriving arts community and its growing culture of inclusivity make it a natural fit for a gathering centered on reflection, curiosity, and human-centered leadership. Columbus embraces experimentation and welcomes new ideas, offering a supportive backdrop for rethinking how we work and connect.
Launching the Summit in Columbus allows us to build within a city already invested in creativity, innovation, and collective growth, making it an ideal setting for introducing a more intentional approach to professional gatherings.
EXPLORE COLUMBUS
A PLACE FOR GATHERING
Accessibility
THE RULE, NOT THE EXCEPTION
The Columbus Museum of Art is a space where accessibility is built into design and programming. The Museum supports a wide range of needs, from mobility accommodations and clear, accessible routes to thoughtful support for vision and hearing–impaired visitors. During the Summit, these features will be standard practice: accessible pathways will be clearly marked, and multiple modes of participation will be available so everyone can engage fully, comfortably, and without exception.
Local Highlights
Columbus offers plenty to explore while you’re here. Spend time in the city’s vibrant independent bookstores, neighborhood coffee shops, and creative hubs. Wander through world-class arts destinations, from museums to locally loved galleries, or catch a show in one of our historic theaters. And of course, taste your way through the city’s food scene, where globally inspired restaurants, inventive pop-ups, and cozy local favorites are available in each neighborhood.
Engage in the arts
Enjoy third spaces