Virginia CEOs offers two kinds of confidential peer groups for CEOs of small and mid-sized companies: the CEO Roundtable and the CEO Forum. Every member is placed into one or the other, and the right fit usually comes down to the size and complexity of the business they lead.
What’s the Difference Between a Roundtable and a Forum?
Generally, CEOs of larger, more complex organizations gravitate toward Forums. Beyond that, here’s how the two formats compare:
- Forums meet every other month for a full day, about 8 hours. Roundtables meet monthly for 4 hours.
- Forums are professionally facilitated. Roundtables are self-led by the members.
- Annual dues for a Roundtable seat run a little more than half of what a Forum membership costs.
In either group, 8 to 10 CEOs meet regularly in a confidential environment to share their challenges and opportunities. They use a structured process to learn from one another’s experiences, and every Roundtable and Forum holds its own annual retreat, a couple of days away to bond and grow.
All members also benefit from programs like the Spring Retreat, the Fall Leaders Conference, Square Tables, and other events throughout the year. They have access to a network of over 275 members and sponsors across the Commonwealth.
Interested in Learning More?
Whether a Roundtable or a Forum sounds like the better fit, the best next step is a conversation. Reach out to Scot McRoberts at smcroberts@vaceos.org, or explore our membership page for a closer look at the experience.
You can also see it firsthand. Join us for an upcoming Intro to VACEOs Lunch. You’ll enjoy a casual lunch conversation with current members and get a feel for how our CEO peer groups create an environment of trust, accountability, and continuous growth. Check out our events page to see when our next Intro Lunch is happening.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re a CEO, business owner, or entrepreneur who wants to learn, share openly, and grow alongside other leaders, a CEO peer group can help. VACEOs has connected leaders for over 25 years through a confidential, no sell environment built on trust and shared experience.
A CEO Roundtable is a confidential peer group of 8 to 10 small business CEOs who meet monthly for 4 hours. Roundtables are self-led by the members and cost less than a Forum membership.
A CEO Forum is a professionally facilitated peer group for CEOs of larger, more complex businesses. Forums meet every other month for a full day, about 8 hours.
VACEOs places new members based on the size and complexity of their business, along with availability in an existing or forming group.
Yes. Members can request a group change at any point by contacting VACEOs staff.
