Gracie Barra Leader Con 2026: Leadership, Development & Connection in Lisbon, Portugal
The Gracie Barra Leader Con 2026 will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 28 February to 1 March 2026, bringing together Gracie Barra leaders from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for a weekend dedicated to alignment, growth, and the continuous development of our schools.
This event is designed for all Gracie Barra leaders who actively contribute to the development of our schools and the transmission of our values to students — including school owners, professors, instructors, and staff members involved in leadership, teaching, and operations.
Leader Con is a focused environment where we come together as one team to strengthen direction, share experience, and continue building a consistent and unified Gracie Barra system.
BRINGING TOGETHER THOSE WHO SHAPE OUR SCHOOLS
Leader Con gathers the people who influence the daily reality of our students. Those who lead classes, manage teams, and guide school operations come together with a shared responsibility: to continue improving the student experience across all Gracie Barra schools in the EMEA region.
It is a moment to step away from routine and focus on what matters most — people, culture, and the long-term development of our schools.
ALIGNMENT THAT STRENGTHENS OUR SYSTEM
One of the key purposes of Leader Con is alignment. By sharing experiences from different schools and countries, we reinforce consistency in how we teach, lead, and grow.
Through structured sessions and open discussions, leaders work together on topics such as school culture, student experience, leadership development, and operational excellence — always with the goal of improving what we deliver on the mats every day.
LEADERSHIP IN GRACIE BARRA
At Gracie Barra, leadership is not only about management — it is about responsibility. It is about building environments where students can grow through discipline, respect, integrity, and brotherhood.
Leader Con reinforces this mission by supporting leaders in their role as educators, role models, and guardians of our culture inside every school.
STRENGTH THROUGH CONNECTION ACROSS EMEA
Bringing together leaders from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa strengthens the connection between our schools and reinforces a shared vision.
These exchanges help build trust, improve collaboration, and ensure that every Gracie Barra school continues moving in the same direction, with the same standards and values.
LISBON: A CITY THAT BRINGS US TOGETHER
Lisbon provides the ideal setting for Leader Con — a central, international city that allows leaders from across the EMEA region to connect, collaborate, and focus on development in the right environment.
EVENT DETAILS AT A GLANCE
- Event: Gracie Barra Leader Con 2026
- Dates: 28 February – 1 March 2026
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
- Participants: School owners, professors, instructors, and staff (EMEA region)
- Focus: Leadership development, school alignment, student experience, and values transmission
- Format: Workshops, presentations, discussions, and collaborative sessions
FINAL WORD
Leader Con 2026 is a gathering for those who carry responsibility inside our schools every day — shaping culture, guiding students, and building strong Gracie Barra communities.
Together, we align, we improve, and we continue strengthening the future of Gracie Barra across the EMEA region.
