Unleash Your Digital Creativity 

Introducing the inaugural Second Brain Summit Oct. 3-4, 2024 in Los Angeles

Join the waitlist to be the first to hear when tickets go live on May 14th. 

What becomes possible when we combine the power of technology with the potential of the human mind?

Whether you’re building an app or a company, designing a website or a workflow, authoring a book or a life….

The Second Brain Summit is THE place to unlock the incredible possibilities of the global revolution in digital creativity we’re living through.

Join us for an immersive pop-up university designed to change your mind, touch your heart, and maybe even stir your soul.

What to expect

A 2-day immersive learning experience 

Learn the skills they never taught you in school from your favorite creators in productivity, creativity, and personal knowledge management.

Inspiring Keynotes on Transformational Ideas

The world’s leading creators, teachers, and authors will share their latest ideas with you, drawn from personal experience (not just theories).

Deep Dives and Q&As with Hands-On Coaching

Your favorite creators will become your personal mentors for two days, helping you solve your biggest challenges in hands-on workshops and interactive Q&As.

Experiences Designed to Deepen and Create New Friendships

Meet your online friends (and make new ones) with impromptu meetups, intimate small group dinners, and a series of unique experiences we are curating just for you.

We’ve designed everything about the Second Brain Summit with YOUR experience in mind – we promise this will be a turning point in your career and life.

No keynote speeches written by ChatGPT that are little more than a sales pitch.
No wading through 20 sponsor booths before you reach the main event.
No awkward “networking” with people who are trying to get something from you. 

Join the waitlist to be the first to hear when tickets go live on May 14th.

Speakers

Learn from your favorite teachers and creators in real life

Tiago Forte

Creator of Building a Second Brain

Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Neuroscientist, Writer & Entrepreneur

Nick Milo

Obsidian Expert & Creator of Linking Your Thinking

Jo Franco

Founder of JoClub, Netflix Travel Host & Author

Khe Hy

Post-Achievement Professional, Writer, Podcast Host & Coach

Rachel Woods

Founder, CEO & Chief AI Nerd at The AI Exchange

Ryder Carroll

Best-Selling Author & Inventor of The Bullet Journal® Method

Marie Poulin

Creator of Notion Mastery

Thomas Frank

World's Most-Followed Notion Expert & Startup Founder

Stacey Harmon

Top Evernote Consultant & Productivity Coach

Sönke Ahrens

Independent Researcher & Author of How to Take Smart Notes

August Bradley

Creator of Notion Life Design

More to be announced soon! 

"Everything worthwhile is done with other people."

Mariame Kaba

Join the waitlist to be the first to hear when tickets go live on May 14th.

Venue & Accommodation

Join us in the heart of LA’s downtown fashion district

Since our physical environment shapes our thinking, we couldn’t have wished for a better location than this 1920s loft. Its wide open spaces and natural light will encourage creative breakthroughs and serendipitous “hallway conversations.” 

We’ve reserved rooms for you at a special rate at the AC Hotel and Moxy Hotel, just a block away from our venue. Did we mention the pool and open rooftop with incredible views of LA? 

Hosted by the Forte Labs Team

Hi, I'm Tiago Forte

I’ve spent the last decade researching and experimenting with new ways of leveraging digital tools to fuel our creativity.

My biggest breakthroughs and mindset shifts have always come from collaborating with others who share my goals and values.

For years, I’ve dreamed of bringing the incredible community we’ve built in the virtual world into the physical world.

Now we’re finally making it happen – I invite you to join 500 of the most dedicated experts and practitioners of personal knowledge management in the world’s creative capital to discover what technology is now making possible.

For the full story behind this event, check out my blog post on how it came to be.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Will the Second Brain Summit be live-streamed or recorded?

Nope! The Second Brain Summit won't be live-streamed or recorded in any way. This is an immersive, sensory experience that may never be repeated, so come join us in person!  

Can I sponsor the Second Brain Summit?

Thank you for your interest, but we are not accepting sponsors at this time.

What's your refund policy?

Tickets to the Second Brain Summit are not refundable. However, they are transferable to someone else up to 14 days prior to the event. 

Are you taking applications for speakers?

We're carefully tailoring a special experience and thinking through every detail from the moment you land in Los Angeles to the moment you head home– that includes our speaker list. We've already sent invites to those who we think are the best fit, so we’re not taking speaker applications at this time.

What are your COVID-19 protocols?

We’re dedicated to ensuring a safe experience for our team and attendees.  We are following guidance from the CDC and local health authorities in our plans and will continue to update them accordingly.  

What happens if the event is canceled because of COVID-19?

In the event that the Second Brain Summit must be canceled due to COVID-19, all tickets will be refunded.

Join the waitlist to be the first to hear when tickets go live on May 14th.