How does KA Forum Work?
Commitment
Forums begin with an initial one-year commitment, with the expectation that members continue meeting
Professional Facilitation
All meetings are guided by experienced facilitators.
Commitment
No travel is required for monthly 2-hour meetings.
In-Person Retreat
Each Forum schedules one in-person retreat at about the 5th meeting, which is also professionally facilitated.
Concierge Support
High-level logistical and staff support is provided on an ongoing basis.
YPO Structure
The YPO Forum framework is fully integrated into the experience.
You can sponsor leaders from your executive or leadership team during any of our three matching waves each year. After the call for candidates closes, the KA Forum team thoughtfully matches nominated leaders into diverse, high impact Forums. If a leader cannot be matched immediately, they will be placed on the waitlist for the next matching round.
The annual participation fee is $3,600 per Key Associate.
What do other Key Associates say?
Each time I witness a Forum in action, I’m reminded of its transformative power, how genuine connection and shared reflection can completely shift a leader’s perspective.
I was uncomfortable going into Forum and that’s exactly why it worked. The growth came from listening, sharing, and realizing I’m not alone in this. It’s been game-changing for how I lead and how our team operates.
What if I don’t have time?
You’ll have the support of your CEO, who understands what Forum means on a calendar. There is almost no work outside the Forum. And inside, you are working on your most pressing challenges. Participants say that they can’t afford not to make this time.
A Community of Leaders
Real people. Real connections. Real growth.
Active Key Associates
Senior leaders growing together
KA Forums
Peer groups meeting monthly
Countries Represented
A truly global community
85%
Avg Attendance
4.6/5
Value Score
46.4
NPS
What Happens Next?
Here's what to expect as you join the Forum community
Nomination Received
Your CEO has recognized your leadership potential and nominated you for the Key Associate Forum.
Review & Learn
Explore this page to understand what Forum is and how it can benefit your leadership journey.
Express Interest
Indicate your interest in joining the next Forum cohort.
Forum Matching
representatives from YPO and ForumSpace will curate your Forum group and send invitations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I get? What will I learn?
For many of us, the relationship with our Forum mates transcends the words “friend,” “colleague” and “advisor.” You will gain a circle of others who are deeply invested in their success. You will have a committed space in your busy calendar for reflection on your biggest leadership challenges. You will also experience the powerful leadership lessons members all have, around vulnerability, inclusion, presence, listening, blind spots, storytelling, diverse perspectives learning itself — you will gain leaders around you who get this and become allies reinforcing those things in your own workplace.
What are the costs of this program?
What if I can’t make a meeting?
What are the confidentiality protocols for this type of Forum?
Why was I chosen?
How will you form the Forums?
If I don’t like my Forum, can I switch?
How many people are in a Forum?
Why is this not just on Zoom? I’m used to Zoom.
Will there be a chance to meet my Forum live? Will there be a retreat?
If I’m in a Forum with global participants, will I have to travel internationally for retreat?
If I am not matched in a Forum now, how long will I have to wait?
How is this different from a YPO Forum?
Will this version of Forum be as valuable?
What if I have more questions?
