2026 Thought Leadership Topics

Thought Leadership Series, IBJ Media Content Studio

Formatted as a Q&A discussion, the Thought Leadership Series positions your executive or company representative as experts in your field. Choose from a provided list of topics or provide your own. Participating in the Thought Leadership Series builds strong brand awareness and builds trust in the community. Each option offers a fully integrated forum: print, digital, and e-newsletter components.

Two options are available — Thought Leader Q&A, or Roundtable Q&A

(*Holiday)

DateTopicDeadline
01/14/2026 Lobbying & Public Affairs 12/15/2025*
01/28/2026 Banking & Finance 01/05/2026
02/11/2026 Energy & Environment 01/19/2026
02/25/2026 Estate Planning 02/02/2026
03/11/2026 Employment Law 02/16/2026
03/25/2026 Intellectual Property 03/02/2026
04/08/2026 Recruitment & Retention 03/16/2026
06/17/2026 New Laws 04/27/2026
07/01/2026 Manufacturing/Industry 06/08/2026
07/15/2026 Health Care 06/22/2026
07/29/2026 Sports Law 07/06/2026
08/12/2026 Tech/Artificial Intelligence 07/27/2026
08/26/2026 Education Law 08/03/2026
09/23/2026 Legal Education 08/28/2026
10/07/2026 Diversity in Law 09/14/2026
11/04/2026 Immigration 10/12/2026
12/02/2026 Mental Health & Well-being11/02/2026