Excitement is building for the next GCSG US Conference, scheduled for April 26-29, 2026! We’ve moved west and this year we’ll be at the beautiful Sheraton San Diego Resort, located directly on the waterfront of San Diego Bay. With waterfront views and cool evening breezes, we expect the educational and networking events to be better than ever!

Registration for tabletop exhibits and sponsorships will open on December 4th at 11:00am EST. General registration will open on December 16th.

Watch this space for updates on our agenda.

We hope to see you there!

Our keynote speaker this year is Lex Gillette. Lex Gillette, a globally recognized Paralympic track and field athlete for Team USA, competes primarily in the long jump. Lex has amassed five Paralympic medals, four world championships, and is the current world record holder in the event. He is the only totally blind athlete on the planet to eclipse the 22-foot barrier in the long jump.

Robbed of his sight during childhood, Lex was determined not to fall victim to a world of darkness. His mother exposed him to many resources and tools essential to his independence and ability to achieve great things. “Elexis, it does not matter what anyone says. You decide what you can do, and no one else.” Those are the exact words spoken by Lex’s mother and were echoed in a 2016 Procter and Gamble commercial featuring them both. Those same words have helped her son succeed in transforming what was once a tragedy into a triumph. His athletic talents have been featured in the media including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, USA Today Sports, and People Magazine. He is a 2015 inductee in the ADN Hall of Fame. 

Off the field of play, Lex is devoted enhance the lives of children within the United States and abroad. He is an athlete-mentor for Classroom Champions, an organization that pairs Olympians, Paralympians, and professional athletes to K-8 students in underserved schools to concentrate on the importance of goal-setting, diversity, perseverance, teamwork, and healthy living. In 2022, he was elected by the Board of Directors to focus on strategic plans and partnerships to empower more athletes, especially those with disabilities, to be mentors and bring a vision of Classroom Champions to life for schools serving students with physical challenges like visual impairment. Positive role models and strong guidance shaped the trajectory of Lex’s life. His mission is to provide the same support. 

Lex is also a part of the LA28 Athletes’ Commission. A collection of elite athletes comprised of nine Paralympians and nine Olympians who bring essential insights and perspectives to create an inclusive, innovative and seamless experience for athletes participating in the LA28 Games. 

Lex is a sought-after inspirational keynote speaker who empowers his audiences to gaze beyond the horizon and see more than what is in front of their eyes. There is no need for sight when you have a vision®. That is the very phrase that has propelled Lex into a world of infinite opportunity. It is not our eyes that ultimately determine success in life. It is our ability to see a vision and do everything in our power to turn it into reality. During Lex’s presentation, you will laugh, cry, be inspired, and you will learn how to become a better version of yourself. With every stage he graces, Lex is determined to do for his audience what was done for him – to Teach … People … To … See.