Denzel Washington is coming to Charlotte to speak at a leadership conference with TD Jakes – WBTV

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Legendary world-renowned actor Denzel Washington is coming to Charlotte to speak at a leadership conference with T.D. Jakes in March.

Washington, a two-time Academy Award winner and 2022 nominee, will be speaking at the 2022 International Leadership Summit which is taking place March 31-April 2 in Charlotte.

The annual conference was founded by T.D. Jakes and brings together aspiring and tenured entrepreneurs, leaders and influential change agents to revolutionize the future of leadership.

At this year’s event, Washington will join Jakes for a master class discussing Hollywood, faith and life in the spotlight.

Washington, who is also a producer and director, is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. Washington has 10 Academy Award nominations under his belt, including one this year for his work in The Tragedy of Macbeth. In 2019.

“Denzel Washington’s career is unrivaled – both on and off the screen, his passion for impacting the world shines through,” said Jakes. “Denzel’s wisdom, business prowess and ability to mentor and mobilize has indelibly influenced the world, and I am honored to welcome him to the International Leadership Summit.”

Jakes has spent the last 45 years serving and inspiring people on a global scale. In addition to his role as Bishop of The Potter’s House, Jakes is a philanthropist, an educator, a real estate developer and a respected leader in the international business community.

The annual International Leadership Summit will provide visionaries and leaders with the tools they need to become “master builders” who can construct a solid foundation and revolutionize the way they lead in an ever-changing world.

Guests from 19 countries have registered to attend the summit, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Namibia, Kenya, South Africa and Switzerland.

Other speakers at this year’s conference include Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, business tycoon Janice Bryant Howroyd, author and political commentator Van Jones, pastor Joel Osteen and other key figures in business, entertainment, nonprofit and faith arenas.

Registration for the conference is open at ThisIsILS.org. Attendees may join virtually or in person.

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