National Conference 2027 - May 26th-28th

The Next 250

Business Innovation and Risk That Last

National Conference 2026

Business Makers Network

Risk, Build, Grow: The Business of Work and the Wisdom of Making Money

This inaugural event will ignite your passion, equip you with practical tools for business success, and expand your Christian professional network nationally. Expect dynamic keynotes from proven Christian business leaders, capital fundraising talks, b-law panel, and purposeful scaling, plus plenty of time of dedicated networking to build lasting connections.

Speakers

Gabe Rench
Gabe Rench
CEO - BMN
Charlton
Charlton Haupt
COO - BMN
Michael Foster
Michael Foster
Pastor & Maddox Dir. of Emp. Dev.
David
David Bahnsen
Craig
Craig Thighe
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David Dowda

1240 Leeville Pike, Lebanon, TN 37090

Risk, Build, Grow: Business Makers Network’s second National Conference marks a new chapter, uniting hundreds of established Christian leaders nationwide for sharper thinking, deeper collaboration, and lasting growth.

This year’s gathering will sharpen your instincts, equip you with proven tools for business success, and deepen your national network of Christian professionals. Expect keynotes from established Christian business leaders, capital fundraising talks, a B-Law panel, and sessions on purposeful scaling, alongside dedicated time for building lasting connections.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur building a venture, a corporate leader navigating challenges, or an employee aligning your career with your faith, this conference will challenge you to maximize your impact, apply Christ fully to your work, seize bold opportunities, and stand alongside a growing movement of courageous Christian leaders reshaping business for the good of America.

Join us May 26–28, 2027, in Lebanon, Tennessee, as we grow our businesses for the good of our people and the glory of God.

If you’re already part of the Business Makers Network, email us at hello(at)businessmakers.network or send us a message in the app to receive your exclusive discount code.

About Pricing

Sponsorships

A booth is available for $2,000, with an optional speaker add-on. Stage presentations are offered at $3,000 for a presentation before the speaker gets on stage (in addition to a booth) or $2,000 for a presentation after the speaker leaves the stage.

Schedule

May 26th

Beer and Psalms
Location: TBD
7pm-9pm

May 27th

Registration Opens
8am-8:50am
Welcome and Psalms
9am-10am
Gabriel Rench
Talk
9am-9:30am
TBD
Talk
9:30am-10:00am
AM Break
AM Break
10am-10:20am
TBD
Talk
10:20am-11:00am
TBD
Talk
11:00am-11:45am
TBD
Lunch
11:45am-1:30pm
TBD
Talk
1:30pm-2:30pm
PM Break
PM Break
2:30pm-3pm
TBD
Talk - Speakers: Micah Sartin, Zach Shephard, John De Goes
3pm-4:20pm
Dinner [On Your Own]
Dinner [On Your Own]
5:30pm-7pm

May 28th

Welcome and Psalms
8:50am-9am
TBD
Talk
9am-9:30am
TBD
Talk
9:30am-10:00am
AM Break
AM Break
10:00am-10:30am
TBD
Talk
10:20am-11:45am
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
11:45am-1:00pm
TBD
Talk
1:00pm-1:30pm
TBD
Talk #8
1:30pm-2:00pm
TBD
Talk
2:00pm-2:30pm
PM Break
PM Break
2:30pm-3:00pm
TBD
Talk
3:00pm-4:30pm

Recommended Hotels

TBD