April 30 - May 2, 2026 || Houston, Texas

2025 Conference Schedule

Conference Schedule

May 1st

5:30 PM | Gen Z Experience
Gen Z Experience
5:30 PM · Conference Registration & Check-In
6:00 PM · Gen Z Pre-Show
7:00 PM · Conference Begins
6 PM | Registration & Check-in
7 PM | Conference Begins

7::30 PM | Keynote Session 1
Charlotte Gambill
8:30 PM | Keynote Session 2
Chrystal Evans Hurst
9:30PM | Conference Day 1 Close
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May 2nd

5:00 PM | VIP Event Check-in

5:30 PM | Gen Z Experience
Gen Z Experience
5:30 PM · Conference Registration & Check-In
6:00 PM · Gen Z Pre-Show
7:00 PM · Conference Begins
6 PM | VIP Networking Event

6 PM | Registration & Check-In
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7 PM | Conference Day 2 Begins

7:30 PM | Keynote Session 3
Sonya Stevenson
8:30 PM | Keynote Session 4
Janice Pender
9 PM | Baptisms

9:30 PM | Conference Day 2 Close

May 3rd

7:30 AM | Registration & Check-In

9 AM | Conference Day 3 Begins

9:30 AM | Keynote Session 5
Dr. Mia K. Wright
10:30 AM | Keynote Session 6
Karen Abercrombie
11:45 AM | Lunch & Networking
LUNCH DETAILS:
  • Lunch will be served at 11:45AM  in the Brook Sports Gym and EPIC Center.
  • Your conference badge will be your ticket to pick up your boxed meal.
  • If you requested a dietary preference, those meals are labeled accordingly.
  • Seating is available both indoors and on the outdoor patio—feel free to find a spot, mingle, and relax.
  • Gen Z Teen – Your lunch will be in CY128.
1:15 PM | Breakout Sessions
BREAKOUT SESSION REMINDERS:
  • Breakouts begin at 1:15 PM and will be held in the following rooms:

    • Breakout A: Shawny Lewis – EPIC Center
    • Breakout B: Ericka Cormier – Brook Sports Gym
    • Breakout C: Margo Hickman – Sanctuary
    • Breakout D: Special Gen Z Breakout – Shevonne Charles – CY130
  • Need assistance? Refer to your conference booklet, scan the QR code to view the schedule and breakouts on the conference app, or let us help you find a session with space.
  • Each room will be marked, and our volunteers are available to guide you.
2:30 PM | Keynote Session 7
2025 Hope Gathering Keynote & Breakout Speakers Panel Presentation
3:30 PM | Conference Ends