Conference Attracts Larger Audience

 Announcement: Conference site has moved to a new hotel. See below!

Also,click Here to Complete your Arrival Confirmation Report for June 8-10 2025 conference

 Congratulations to all participants at the Washington Strategic Leadership Conferences! Candidates have attended our conferences from several countries, including but not limited to the following: United States, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, The Gambia, Zambia, Haiti, Dominican Republic (South America), Canada, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cameroon, India, many other African and Asian countries. We hold these conferences every January, June, and September. 

**Above is a cross-section of attendees from businesses, universities, organizations, and government at our recently concluded January 2024 Strategic Leadership Conference. Standing (in red suit) is Professor Solomon Fakinlede (PhD), the Executive Director of GoldenCRI.

GoldenCRI.......The Center for Research and Innovation

GoldenCRI, the center for research and innovation, is located in the United States of America. The Center provides the best avenue for research and unrivaled platform for leadership training and development of sustainable competitive strategies. We offer participants and presenters opportunities to grow through intellectual presentation of research outcomes and publication of peer-reviewed journals. Since its inception in 2011, GoldenCRI has been providing exemplary services with the highest degree of honesty, integrity, and ethical behaviors. GoldenCRI conducts academic conferences throughout the United States and we encourage participation by members of university communities, company executives, state and national political office holders, and businessmen/women worldwide. The Center is headed by a group of professors in various disciplines.

Furthermore, GoldenCRI conducts strategic leadership conferences every January, June, and September in Washington, DC (United States of America). Interested business and academic professionals are invited to attend.

DIGITAL ACCESS

Candidates who are unable to travel to Washington due to any reasons, may attend this conference live, online, on our virtual platform. Such candidates must request digital access by email, no later than three (3) days before the conference.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP MANUAL

Each participant will receive a free hard copy of the presentation manual. The full-color digital edition is available to online attendees.

 Above: Attendees listen attentively during one of the strategy sessions.

Above: Group photo of participants from many African countries, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and other nations, at the leadership conference.

Above: The former deputy Governor of Osun State (Nigeria), Mrs. Olaoye-Tomori receives her certificate of participation at the 2017 conference

---------------------------------------------

Above: Professor Korbina Armoo (left), the Honorable Deputy Minister, Department of Planning & Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of Liberia, West Africa, Hon. Robert Fegans, Sr. (middle), and Professor Solomon Fakinlede, the Executive Director, GoldenCRI  (right).

 **Our conference location has changed!
The New Location is:

Double Tree by Hilton, Washington, DC - Silver Spring
8777 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Hotel reservation CALL  +1-301-589-0800

Please call:  Double Tree by Hilton, Washington, DC- Silver Spring Hotel for reservation at
 directly at:  +1-301-589-0800

OR click the following link: Hilton Hotel Reservation

SUMMER JUNE 2025 - Washington International Strategic Leadership Conference

 **Our conference location has changed!
The New Location is:

Double Tree by Hilton, Washington, DC - Silver Spring
8777 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Please call:  Double Tree by Hilton, Washington, DC- Silver Spring Hotel for reservation at
 directly at:  +1-301-589-0800

Theme: Strategic Leadership with Measurable Outcomes

Conference dates:
2025 SUMMER: June 8-10, 2025
Abstract Deadline: May 1, 2025
Deadline for regular registration: May 23, 2025
Conference fee: $395.00 (US dollars)
Late registration: Add $50.00 late fee after May 24, 2025

*One-on-one consultation:

Available by appointment only: June 10, 2025, from 1pm - 4pm, at the above venue.

September 2025 - Fall Washington International Strategic Leadership Conference

 **Our conference location has changed!
The New Location is:

Double Tree by Hilton, Washington, DC - Silver Spring
8777 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Please call:  Double Tree by Hilton, Washington, DC- Silver Spring Hotel for reservation at
 directly at:  +1-301-589-0800

 Theme: Strategic Leadership with Measurable Outcomes

Conference dates:
2025 Fall: September 7 - Septermber 9, 2025
Abstract Deadline: August 1, 2025
Deadline for registration: August 1, 2025
Conference fee: $395.00 (US dollars)
Late registration: Add $50.00 late fee after August 1, 2025

*One-on-one consultation:

Available by appointment only: September 7, 2025 (from 12noon - 4 pm) and September 9, 2025 (from 12noon - 3pm) at the above venue.

January 2026 - Washington International Strategic Leadership Conference

 **Our conference location has changed!
The New Location is:

Double Tree by Hilton, Washington, DC - Silver Spring
8777 Geargia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Theme: Strategic Leadership with Measurable Outcomes

Conference dates:
2026 Winter: January 18-20, 2026
Abstract Deadline: December 18, 2025
Deadline for registration and payment: January 2, 2026
Conference fee: $395.00 (US dollars)
Late registration: Add $50.00 late fee after January 2, 2026

*One-on-one consultation:

Available by appointment only: January 18, 2026 (from 4pm - 5:30pm) and January 20, 2026 (from 12noon - 3pm) at the above venue.

2026 - CONFERENCE DATES   PLEASE NOTE THAT 2026 DATES ARE TENTATIVE

2026 Summer: June 7-9, 2026

2026 September 6-8, 2026

**NOTE: GoldenCRI reserves the right to change the above dates and schedule without notice.

 When are you arriving for this conference (if coming from overseas)?

Complete this form 1-2 weeks prior to arrival in the US. Click the following link:  Arrival_Confirmation_Form

Please call:  Double Tree by Hilton, Washington, DC- Silver Spring Hotel for reservation at
 directly at:  +1-301-589-0800

Or click the following link Hilton Hotel Reservation

To view other Washington, DC area hotels, go to Hotels.com or click the following link:

Other Washington, DC Area Hotels

Note: Participants are responsible for reserving hotels of their choices. GoldenCRI does not have any preferences and is not responsible for hotel policies.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

*Please click the following link for Frequently Asked Questions.

KEY PRESENTERS

Prof. Solomon Fakinlede (Executive Director, GoldenCRI), earned his PhD in Leadership and Organizational Change from Walden University, Minneapolis, USA

Prof. Kobina Armoo (PhD Management), former Campus Dean, Strayer University, White Marsh, MD USA

Dr. George Evans (PhD Engineering, CEO Center for Applied Aerodynamic Research - CAART), MD USA

American Journal of Strategic Leadership (AJSL) - Read free abstract in Research Library (Login required)

Vol. 1(2014)   

                                  
    Vol. 2 (2016)                                                   Vol. 3 (2018)

The AJSL is a GoldenCRI peer-reviewed publication. (Copies are available at registration desk)

June 2025 Conference: Arrival Confirmation Form

If you are an international conference attendee, please click the following:
Arrival_confirmation_form to confirm your arrival date for the June 2025 conference. For conference agenda, click here or select “Agenda” in the main menu.

Application Steps

What are the steps to apply for this conference?

GoldenCRI holds international strategic leadership conferences three times a year (January, June, and September). To participate in any of these conferences, please follow the steps below:

1. Review benefits of the conference and other details on the main menu.

2. Complete "conference registration form” (available on the main menu).

3. Click “payment options” on our website and choose a method of payment that best for you. There are five payment options and all the options are of equal value.

4. After payment, please complete “payment confirmation report”. The link for this report is available under “Payment options” on the main menu.

5. Your official letter of invitation and receipt will be sent through your email on file within three business days after payment confirmation.

6. If you reside in United States, please skip items (g) – (j) and continue reading from item (k).

7. If you are overseas, your name will be added to our ongoing list of paid participants, who will be applying for US visas. This list, which is updated every 48 hours, is published on our secured platform and is available to US embassies in applicants' respective countries. The list is for visa-related purposes only and applicants can view the link on their letters of invitation under the section "Note to US Embassy".

8. After completing items (a) to (e), overseas candidates should fill out US non-immigrant visa application and follow instructions as listed on this US visa application form.

9. Prepare for and attend your visa interview.

10. Attendees should book hotel accommodation by contacting the hotel directly. You could access Hilton Garden hotel and other Washington area hotels through links provided on the main menu.

11. Complete arrival confirmation report on our website (starting 14 days before the conference).

12. CREATE login username and password, if you plan to access research library. See a separate section on this below.

13. DIGITAL ACCESS: If you plan to attend this conference online through our digital access, please complete items (a) -(e), and then send an email request for digital credentials. A candidate who receives authorization to attend the conference online will no longer be eligible to attend physically.

14. Please arrive on time at every conference events.

    NOTE: GoldenCRI is center for strategic leadership development. We are not visa agents and we do not process visa applications for any candidates. This is the responsibility of every participant. If you have questions about visa processes, please visit the US embassy website in your country at: http://www.ustraveldocs.com