Registration is officially open for the 2026 GIBS Conference, taking place
February 25–26, 2026, at the Westin San Diego Bayview Hotel.
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Registration Now Open For The 2026 GIBS Advantage: 1,000-Day Acceleration
The GIBS Framework ensures the Genstar investment within the holding period adds value to the companies by methodically deploying initiatives that increases margin and enables EBITDA growth.
Rob Rutledge, Genstar Capital Managing Partner, speaking at the GIBS Leadership Conference.

To earn certification through the GIBS program, all designated courses must be completed in full. These courses are designed to instill best practices across critical areas of business, ensuring a disciplined and systematic approach to effective management.
The GIBS LMS will include 10 online courses on the following topics: 80/20, LEAN, M&A, Pricing, Procurement, Safety, Sales Excellence, SIOP, Strategy, and Talent. Each course will include a learning track with a video, quiz, and applicable templates.

Participants who successfully complete a GIBS course will receive an official Certificate of Completion, recognizing their achievement and mastery of the course content.
Registration opens November 3rd, 2025.