Including Leslie Odom, Jr., Monica Lewinsky, Jeremy Bloom, and Spencer Gerrol
COLUMBUS, OH, March 31, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- RTRX, the leadership and innovation experience, today announced its first speakers for the 2026 event, including award-winning performer and actor Leslie Odom, Jr., social activist and cultural commentator Monica Lewinsky, X Games CEO and former Olympian Jeremy Bloom, and entrepreneur and futurist Spencer Gerrol.
Taking place July 28–30, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, RTRX convenes more than 1,000 leaders from startups to Fortune 500 companies for a highly curated experience designed to unlock new ways of thinking and accelerate business and leadership performance.
The 2026 speaker lineup reflects the depth and range of perspectives that define RTRX, spanning culture, business, technology, and human behavior. The curated programming is intentionally designed to equip leaders with the mindset, insights, and relationships required to navigate complexity and drive success.
Additional speakers and programming will be announced in the coming months.
RTRX was founded in 2012 by Jimmy Merkel, Co-Founder and CEO of Rockbridge, to challenge how leaders convene and connect. What began as an experiment in bringing people together differently has evolved into a platform designed to ignite ideas, spark action, and drive impact.
"RTRX brings together leaders who believe the best ideas often come from challenging assumptions and looking at problems differently," said Jimmy Merkel, CEO & Co-Founder of Rockbridge and Founder of RTRX. "It's a place where innovators, builders, and decision-makers come together to share real insights and push each other to think bigger about what's possible for business and community."
What sets RTRX apart is its focus on practical, actionable leadership, creating an environment where executives and operators alike can step away from day-to-day demands to think differently, pressure-test ideas, and return to their organizations with greater clarity, stronger relationships, and a renewed ability to lead through change.
Since its inception, RTRX has helped contribute more than $7 million to innovative cancer research, demonstrating the power of aligning business leadership with broader impact.
Registration for RTRX 2026 is now open.
To learn more or register, visit: https://bit.ly/411cwo5
RTRX is a leadership and innovation experience for leaders building and evolving organizations in a rapidly changing world. It brings together executives and decision-makers to challenge conventional thinking, explore new ideas, and build relationships that move business forward. Through immersive programming and candid conversations, RTRX delivers measurable value. Leaders leave with fresh perspective, practical insight, and a trusted network to help them navigate change and drive lasting impact. 100 percent of RTRX proceeds fund life-saving cancer research through a partnership with Pelotonia, ensuring that every connection and idea contributes to advancing a cause that touches us all.
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