2026 LCN Gathering

January 21-24, 2026

📍 San Juan, Puerto Rico

Keynote Speaker

A smiling man in a dark suit and white shirt standing outdoors in front of trees.

Carey Nieuwhof

Carey Nieuwhof is a bestselling leadership author, speaker, podcaster, and former attorney. He hosts one of today’s most influential leadership podcasts. His podcast, blog, and online content are accessed over 1.5 million times each month. He speaks to leaders around the world about leadership, change, and personal growth. Carey and his wife, Toni, live north of Toronto and have two grown sons.

Conference

Agenda

    • Reception at Hotel / 7 PM

    • Morning Excursions / 9 AM

    • Worship at Hotel / 5 PM

    • Dinner at Tavola Condado / 6:30 PM

    • Breakfast and Conference Session at Hotel / 8 AM

    • Banquet at Vivo Beach Club / 6 PM / Theme is "Island Breeze"

    • Breakfast and Conference Session at Hotel / 8 AM

    • Conference Conclusion by 12 PM

Accommodations

While joining us for the 2026 LCN Gathering, enjoy a stay at the beautiful Hilton Garden Inn San Juan Condado. Located just across from Condado Beach and steps from the lagoon, you’ll enjoy the Hilton Garden Inn’s restaurants, fitness center, event spaces, and outdoor pool with lagoon views.

886 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico

 
  • Aerial view of a beachfront hotel with a pool and outdoor seating area, located near the ocean with a clear blue sky.
  • Hotel reception area with three wooden and black curved desks, a tropical leaf wallpaper backdrop, pendant lighting, and a patterned carpeted floor.
  • Modern hotel room with a large bed, artwork on the wall, a balcony with a view of city buildings and partly cloudy sky, and contemporary decor.
  • Rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings and palm trees on a sunny day.
  • Outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and seating under a covered patio, overlooking a city skyline with buildings and palm trees.
  • A beach with white sand, calm water, green trees, and a city skyline with tall buildings under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
  • Luxury hotel with outdoor lounging area, sunbeds, cabanas, and umbrellas on a well-maintained lawn, with high-rise buildings in the background.
  • A rooftop pool area overlooking a cityscape and a river, with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.
  • A hotel swimming pool at dusk with illuminated lounge chairs and hotel rooms with large windows reflecting indoor lighting.
  • Outdoor rooftop deck at sunset with lounge chairs, large umbrellas, potted plants, palm trees, and city skyline in the background.

San Juan Excursions

Tasting Tour at Ron del Barrilito Distillery

This 60-minute tour includes the Heritage Tour, as well as tastings of all of the distillery’s rums. LCN will pay for a portion of the tour. Participants will leave the hotel together by bus around 9 AM to the location. Your portion of the tour cost is $40 per person, to be paid with registration. Lunch is on your own. Registration space is limited for this tour.

Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Old San Juan Forts

This is a self-guided tour of the old San Juan forts, including Castillo San Felipe de Morro and Castillo San Cristobal. These forts make up the San Juan National Historic Site, which is part of the U.S. National Parks System.  Participants in this self-guided tour will leave the hotel together by bus around 10:30 AM to the location. LCN covers the cost of this tour. Lunch is on your own.

Heritage Tour at Ron del Barrilito Distillery

On this 30-minute tour, you will learn about the history and unique craftsmanship of Ron del Barrilito, the oldest Puerto Rican rum.  You will enjoy a complimentary rum cocktail before beginning your tour. Participants will leave the hotel together by bus around 9 AM to the location. LCN covers the cost of this tour. Lunch is on your own. Registration space is limited for this tour.

Day at the Beach

Relax and rejuvenate with a day at the beach. This is not a structured outing but rather it is on your own time. Relax and rejuvenate with a day at the beach! Lunch is on your own.