Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • The Stanford Seed Global Summit (the Summit) is a three-day event that occurs every two years and brings together members  of the Seed Transformation Network with Stanford faculty, university leadership, and other special guests to learn, connect, and be inspired by the global Seed community.

  • The next Stanford Seed Global Summit will be held 22-24 March 2027 at The Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua, Indonesia.

  • The Summit is a transformative three day event that offers a diverse range of activities including company site visits, dynamic sessions with Stanford faculty, and structured and unstructured networking opportunities. Learn more in our agenda.

  • Yes. A 3-Day General Admission pass  to the Summit starts at $550 USD.

  • The Summit is exclusively open to  business leaders who have successfully completed the Seed Transformation Program (Seed Transformation Network members).

    In addition, a limited number of senior management guest passes will be opened with registration. Guest passes are limited to 1 per company, must be used by senior management team members, and the company leader must be already registered for the Summit. Access is limited to a first-come, first-serve availability.

  • Attendance at the summit is restricted to members of the Seed Transformation Network, plus a limited number of senior management team member guests. Seed will release a limited number of guest tickets for senior management from companies that have completed the Seed Transformation Program, and whose leaders are also attending the summit. 1 guest ticket per company.

    All registered attendees are able to purchase tickets for a spouse or significant other to attend to the closing celebratory dinner on Wednesday, 24 March 2027. Guests are not permitted to attend any other portion of the Summit, and will not be admitted to sessions.

  • No. spouses and family members of Network members are not eligible to attend the Summit.

    However, all registered attendees are able to purchase tickets for a spouse or significant other to attend the closing celebratory dinner on Wednesday, 24 March 2027. Guests are not permitted to attend any other portion of the Summit, and will not be admitted to sessions.

  • All attendees  who plan to participate in the optional Company Excursions on Monday, 22 March 2027 should plan to arrive in Bali, Indonesia by the evening of  Sunday, 21 March 2027. If you do not wish to participate in the Company Excursions, you may choose to arrive on 22 March 2027.

    The Summit will close with a celebratory dinner on Wednesday, 24 March 2027 which will close after midnight.  We do not recommend flying out until the morning of Thursday, 25 March, at the earliest.

  • The Grand Hyatt Bali has over 600 rooms onsite and Stanford Seed encourages as many Network members as possible to stay onsite in our hotel block. There are however, many other hotels within walking distance, or a short drive away. Rooms are filling fast and will run out, so book today.

  • Registration for company excursions will open in February 2027.

    Spots are available on a first come, first serve basis.

  • Full refunds are available if an attendee cancels more than 30 days before the Summit.

    Please note, after 20 February Stanford Seed will not process refunds. By this date, Stanford Seed will have final cost guarantees in place with our venue based on registration numbers.

  • The majority of the Summit, sessions and company excursions, is business casual.

    The Wednesday Evening Celebratory Dinner is at a primarily outdoor venue. We encourage guests to dress in attire that reflects the occasion's festive spirit, while embracing the oceanfront location and sandy areas of the venue. An extra layer is recommended, as the evenings can become cool and stilettos or very high heels are not recommended.