Every business owner knows that networking is essential. But which groups or events will help you connect with powerful players and open the door to untold success?

If you want to be the best, you have to learn from the best. Unfortunately, elite business people don’t often pop up at your local networking group. In fact, many of the events they attend are semi-secret or even invite only.

While getting on the guest list at some of these events may be difficult, it’s not impossible. As the saying goes, even the longest journey starts with a single step. And, the first step is knowing they even exist!

Here are six elite masterminds and conferences that will open up new worlds of knowledge and wisdom.

1. Genius Network

Joe Polish is widely considered one of the world’s best marketers and an exceptional marketing coach, so it’s no coincidence that his Genius Network mastermind attracts some of the heaviest hitters from the business world and beyond. If you attend one of the Genius Network’s events, you’re likely to see people like Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf CEO Annie Hyman Pratt and Facebook Director of Market Development Randi Zuckerberg.

If you’re serious about growing and learning from some of the sharpest and most successful people in the world, Genius Network gives unprecedented access to a community of awesome and powerful individuals.

2. Maverick 1000

Have you always felt that you were destined for greatness? Founded by internet entrepreneur and author Yanik Silver, Maverick 1000 was created specifically to address for people who answer yes to that question. Maverick 1000’s goal is to assist its members in becoming their best selves and support them to in their biggest, boldest ambitions.

Maverick 1000 boasts a membership that includes the likes of Sir Richard Branson, Tony Hawk, Chris Blackwell, John Paul DeJoria, Tony Hsieh, Russell Simmons, Tim Ferriss and many more.

3. War Room Mastermind

The War Room Mastermind is widely regarded as a life-changing experience and attracts some of the richest and most successful minds in business, marketing, and technology. While the War Room is incredibly exclusive and hard to join, you can get a taste of what it’s like by attending their Traffic and Conversion or Content and Commerce Summits.

4. Mindvalley A-Fest

Billed as a “curated community of exceptional people,” A-Fest is an invite-only yearly festival that brings together entrepreneurs, artists, visionaries, and leaders to share their knowledge and explore truly groundbreaking ideas.

Founded by Vishen Lakhiani in 2010, each year A-Fest travels to exotic 5-star locations and features impressive speakers and guests like Bullet Proof founder Dave Asprey, Ziva Meditation founder Emily Fletcher, Anil Gupta, former NFL player Bo Eason, and many more.

5. The Society International

This exclusive, high-level networking and mastermind group run by bestselling author Neil Strauss aims to provide elite training, one-of-a-kind adventures, and support to people looking to punch through their limitations and realize their true potential.

If you’re unfamiliar with Neil, his books include The Game, Everyone Loves You When You’re Dead, and The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships. The Society isn’t just about making more money or building confidence, it’s about overhauling your life—with coaching on everything from how to dress and communicate to setting actionable life goals—so that you really can achieve your dreams.

6. The Brotherhood

The Brotherhood is an exclusive men’s group for successful entrepreneurs founded by ex-DJ and serial entrepreneur Sean Galla. Members are hand-picked and then invited on adventure trips where they are encouraged bond through meaningful personal and professional conversations while participating in activates such as powder skiing, skydiving, surfing, sailing, racing cars, and more.

The Brotherhood’s aim is to foster a community and facilitate productive exchanges that might not be possible in other situations. Generally, you can only be accepted into the group through a referral from existing members, but if you’re feeling ambitious, try filling out this application form.