Convene 2026 National Gathering

75% of CEOs say they feel isolated and don't receive enough outside leadership advice. Convene was built to change that — 30 years ago.

This May, 200+ Christian business leaders will gather at Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego for three days of world-class speakers, deep peer connections, and the kind of conversations that redirect businesses and renew purpose.

Convene 2026 is not a conference. It's a community showing up — together.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE:

• 6 keynote sessions from leaders like Pat Gelsinger (former Intel CEO), Steve Green (Hobby Lobby), and bestselling author Mark Batterson
• Cornerstone Conversations — intimate small-group sessions with industry experts on stewardship, culture, leadership, and Kingdom impact
• Peer connections with 200+ Christian CEOs and business owners from non-competing industries
• A golf tournament at one of San Diego's premier resort courses
• A 30th anniversary celebration — honoring three decades of business performance and eternal impact

Leaders who attend Convene Gatherings say the same thing every year: "I almost didn't come. I'm so glad I did."

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Convene 2026 is for Christian CEOs, business owners, C-suite executives, and senior leaders who want to grow their business, sharpen their leadership, and lead with purpose alongside like-minded peers.

Whether you're a current Convene Member, a past attendee, or exploring Convene for the first time — there's a seat for you.

Pat Gelsinger — Executive Chairman and Head of Technology, Gloo | Former CEO of Intel Pat spent 40 years at the pinnacle of the technology industry, including serving as CEO of Intel. He now leads AI initiatives at Gloo, serving over 140,000 ministry leaders. At Convene 2026, he'll share what he's learned about leading with faith at the highest levels of business.

Mark Batterson — Lead Visionary, National Community Church (Washington, DC) Mark is the New York Times bestselling author of 25 books including The Circle Maker. He leads NCC and The Dream Collective, equipping leaders who long for revival. He'll challenge attendees to pursue God-sized dreams in their businesses.

Steve Green — President, Hobby Lobby | Chairman of the Board, Museum of the Bible Steve has helped grow Hobby Lobby to over 1,000 stores and 50,000 employees across 48 states. A national speaker on faith and business, he's authored four books on how faith intersects with every area of life and work.

Ryan Skoog — Cofounder and President, VENTURE.ORG Ryan leads a nonprofit serving war refugees, trafficked people, and the unreached. He's also a serial entrepreneur and co-author of the bestselling book Lead with Prayer. He'll speak on faith-driven leadership and purpose.

Jake Bland — President and CEO, Youth For Christ (YFC) USA Jake leads YFC, a pillar of youth ministry since 1944. Under his leadership, YFC has grown 20%+ annually since 2021, operating in 100+ nations and 1,200+ ministry sites across America.

Dee Ann Turner — Founder, Dee Ann Turner & Associates | 33-Year Chick-fil-A Veteran Dee Ann served as Chick-fil-A's first female officer and was instrumental in building their renowned culture and talent systems. She's the bestselling author of It's My Pleasure, Bet on Talent, and Crush Your Career.

Robert Yi — Chief Operating Officer, Global Leadership Network Robert leads the organization behind the Global Leadership Summit, reaching 365,000+ leaders in 100 countries. He holds an MBA from Wharton and has led organizations including Westfall Gold and ECCU ($3.5B financial institution).

Aaron McClung — Founder, AM Agency Aaron founded AM Agency in 1998 and has spent two decades helping businesses and nonprofits integrate purpose into leadership, marketing, and culture. He'll lead conversations on scaling with intention.

Russ Crosson — Chief Mission Officer & Senior Partner, Blue Trust Russ has worked in financial planning since 1980, specializing in estate planning, philanthropy, and generational wealth transfer. Former president and CEO of Blue Trust. Author of Your Life… Well Spent and Your Money Made Simple.

Greg Gilbert — Managing Director & Senior Partner, Blue Trust (Atlanta) Greg serves both the Private Wealth and Professional Athlete divisions of Blue Trust, helping individuals, families, and businesses make wise financial decisions and leave a lasting legacy.

Bryan Green — CEO, A Greater Way To Give (Helping Hands Family of Organizations) With 30+ years in leadership and development, Bryan leads a network of nonprofits meeting a wide range of giving needs. He'll share insights on generosity and Kingdom impact.

Andrew Hartman — Founder, Time Boss Andrew helps leaders and their teams take control of their time to get the results they want. A regular speaker to CEOs and founders through Vistage, Convene, and CBMC.

Sean Dunn — President, Groundwire Sean leads Groundwire with a calling to "Contend for a Generation," taking the truth of Jesus Christ into the heart of media and digital ministry.

Connor Green — Helping Hands / Garbage to Goods Connor is the founder of Garbage to Goods, a nonprofit serving communities in Jamaica. His passion for mission work and the CAP Program brings a fresh perspective on practical Kingdom impact.

8:00 AM — Golf Tournament at Rancho Bernardo Inn

5:00 PM — Welcome Reception

6:00 PM — Dinner

7:00 PM — Session 1: Mark Batterson

8:00 PM — Dessert Reception

7:00 AM — Breakfast

8:00 AM — Session 2: Mark Batterson

9:30 AM — Break

10:00 AM — Session 3: Jake Bland & Dee Ann Turner

12:00 PM — Lunch

1:00 PM — Cornerstone Conversations Round 1 (choose from: Aaron McClung, Dee Ann Turner, Robert Yi)

2:00 PM — Cornerstone Conversations Round 2 (choose from: Russ Crosson & Greg Gilbert, Bryan Green & Connor Green, Jake Bland, Sean Dunn, and more)

3:00 PM — Cornerstone Conversations Round 3 (choose from: Russ Crosson & Greg Gilbert, Bryan Green & Connor Green, Aaron McClung, Andrew Hartman)

4:00 PM — Free Time

6:00 PM — Dinner

7:00 PM — Session 4: Steve Green

8:15 PM — Dessert Reception & 30th Anniversary Celebration

7:00 AM — Breakfast

8:00 AM — Session 5: Ryan Skoog

9:15 AM — Break 9:45 AM — Session 6: Pat Gelsinger

11:00 AM — Gathering Close

You'll be home by dinner with a notebook full of ideas, a phone full of new contacts, and a clarity you didn't have 72 hours ago.

RANCHO BERNARDO INN | San Diego, California

This isn't a convention center. It's a 265-acre California mission-style resort nestled in the rolling hills of San Diego's North County — tranquil courtyards, lush gardens, captivating vistas, and a championship golf course.

It's the kind of place where the best conversations happen between sessions — on a walk through the grounds, by the pool, or over a quiet dinner.

Sometimes the best business decisions happen when you step out of the office and into a different environment. This is that environment.

Getting There:

• San Diego Airport (SAN) — ~40 minutes
• Orange County Airport (SNA) — ~90 minutes
• Los Angeles Airport (LAX) — ~2 hours

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