Prepared: June 2, 2026 | Session 1290 | Branch: network-realignment-s1289
Show Carter the 5–6 events where he can meet the MOST high-value targets in person — the intersections of faith-driven capital, sovereign technology, and Kingdom-minded leadership.
| # | Event | Date | Location | Our Targets Who Attend/Speak | How Carter Gets In | Est. Cost | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Vault Conference (Valuetainment) | Aug 31 – Sep 3, 2026 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV | Patrick Bet-David (host); entrepreneurial Christians; business/media moguls | Open registration at vault.betdavidconsulting.com | ~$5,000–$15,000 (tiered VIP) | ⭐⭐ |
| 2 | The Gathering — Annual Conference | Sep 17–20, 2026 | Park Hyatt Aviara, Carlsbad, CA | David Green (Hobby Lobby); Aimee Minnich (Impact Foundation); Henry Kaestner (FDI); Bill High (Legacy Stone); major Christian philanthropists ($200K+/yr givers) | Invite-only. Apply via thegathering.com or get a member referral. Criteria: follow Jesus, give ≥$200K/yr to Christian causes. | $2,999 registration + lodging/travel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 3 | Praxis Academy Activate | Sep 25–26, 2026 | Manhattan, NY | Praxis Fellows (redemptive founders/investors); Aimee Minnich (Praxis mentor); faith-driven tech founders | Apply via praxis.co — Academy Activate is open to aspiring redemptive leaders | Registration fee TBD + travel | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 4 | Faith Driven Entrepreneur Conference | Sep 18, 2026 | Virtual + Watch Parties (global) | Henry Kaestner; Justin Forman; Mart Green (speaker 2026); entire FDE/FDI ecosystem; Aimee Minnich | Open registration — $49 for watch party; or HOST your own Dallas watch party | $49 (watch party) | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 5 | C12 CURRENT27 | Mar 31 – Apr 2, 2027 | Gaylord Texan, Dallas, TX | C12 member CEOs (2,000+ Christian business leaders); strong Texas faith-business network | Become C12 member or register via c12current.com when open | ~$500–$1,500 est. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 6 | Celebration of Generosity 2027 (Generous Giving) | Apr 23–25, 2027 | The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO | Major Christian givers; generosity-focused philanthropists overlapping with The Gathering crowd; family offices | Register at generousgiving.org — open to generous givers (not gated by giving threshold like The Gathering, but attendee profile is wealthy Christians) | Early bird TBD (~$1,500–$3,000 est.) + lodging | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 7 | Kingdom Advisors — Redeeming Money 2027 | Feb 23–25, 2027 | Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL | Christian financial advisors managing $22T+ in U.S. Christian wealth; family office advisors; Bill High (likely speaker); faith-wealth intersection | Open registration at redeemingmoney.com | ~$500–$1,000 + travel | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 8 | NRB 2027 (National Religious Broadcasters) | Feb 23–26, 2027 | Gaylord National, Washington D.C. metro | 5,800+ Christian media professionals; David Barton (likely); Robert Jeffress (likely); Tucker Carlson (possible); NRB media ecosystem | Open registration at nrbconvention.org; also can exhibit or sponsor | ~$500–$2,000 (exhibitor: higher) | ⭐⭐ |
| 9 | ARC Conference 2027 | Apr 27–28, 2027 | Milestone Church, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | Church planting pastors (1,160+ churches); Robert Jeffress network; local DFW church ecosystem | Open registration at arcconference.com — $179 | $179 + local (Carter is DFW-based) | ⭐⭐ |
| 10 | National Prayer Breakfast 2027 | ~First Thu of Feb 2027 (est.) | Washington Hilton, Washington D.C. | 3,500 attendees incl. President, Senators, international delegates; political/faith power players; Jim Leininger-type donors | Invitation through a member of Congress or Fellowship Foundation connection. Very exclusive. | By invitation (lodging/travel only) | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 11 | Praxis Summit 2027 (main annual gathering) | ~May 2027 (est., based on 2026 = May 18–20) | Likely Napa Valley or similar premium venue | Henry Kaestner; Aimee Minnich; top redemptive entrepreneurs/investors; faith-tech intersection leaders | Invitation-only. Apply through praxis.co or earn invitation via Accelerator/Academy pipeline. Build relationships at Academy Activate first. | ~$2,000–$5,000 est. + lodging/travel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 12 | Hill & Valley Forum 2027 | ~Mar 2027 (est., based on 2026 = Mar 24) | Washington D.C. | Trae Stephens (Founders Fund/Anduril); Peter Thiel orbit; Jacob Helberg; VC + national security + tech policy leaders | Invitation-only — requires introduction from a Silicon Valley or policy network insider (Trae Stephens is both co-host and our target) | By invitation | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 13 | Halftime Institute Cohort Events | Rolling (cohorts launch quarterly) | Dallas, TX (Halftime Center for Life Purpose) | Successful business leaders transitioning to significance; Bob Buford legacy network | Apply for Fellows Program at halftimeinstitute.org | ~$15,000–$25,000 (program fee) | ⭐⭐ |
| Event | Date (2026) | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Prayer Breakfast | Feb 5, 2026 | Washington Hilton, D.C. | Already occurred — target for Feb 2027 |
| Kingdom Advisors Redeeming Money | Feb 11–13, 2026 | Orlando, FL | Already occurred — target Feb 2027 |
| NRB 2026 | Feb 17–20, 2026 | Nashville, TN | Already occurred — target Feb 2027 |
| Faith Driven Investor Conference | Feb 6, 2026 | Virtual/Watch Parties | Already occurred — target Feb 2027 |
| Hill & Valley Forum | Mar 24, 2026 | Washington D.C. | Already occurred — target ~Mar 2027 |
| ARC Conference 2026 | Apr 21–22, 2026 | Charleston, SC | Already occurred — target Apr 2027 |
| Celebration of Generosity 2026 | Apr 23–25, 2026 | Orlando, FL | Already occurred — target Apr 2027 |
| Praxis Summit 2026 | May 18–20, 2026 | Napa Valley, CA | Already occurred — target ~May 2027 |
Why #1: The single highest concentration of faith-aligned capital in one room. Invite-only Christian philanthropists who give $200K+/yr. This is where David Green, Bill High, Henry Kaestner, and the entire stewardship ecosystem converge. ~200 families. Three days of intimate sessions. No press. Trust-based. A single conversation here is worth 100 cold emails.
Our targets present: David Green family; Bill High; Henry Kaestner; Aimee Minnich-caliber funders; family offices focused on Kingdom impact.
How Carter gets in: - Warm referral from an existing member (fastest path — ask Sarah Jennings / Justin Forman / Kaestner if they're connected) - Apply directly at thegathering.com with a referral name - Must meet criteria: follow Jesus + give ≥$200K/yr to Christian causes
Registration closes: September 10, 2026. ACT NOW.
Cost: $2,999 + Park Hyatt lodging (~$400–$600/night) + flights to San Diego
Why #2: The premier gathering of redemptive entrepreneurs, funders, and cultural leaders at the intersection of faith + innovation + venture. ~200–300 invite-only attendees. This is where "faith meets technology" lives most purely.
Our targets present: Henry Kaestner; Aimee Minnich; Praxis Fellows (top faith-tech founders); faith-aligned VCs; redemptive innovation leaders.
How Carter gets in: - Build relationship NOW via Praxis Academy Activate (Sep 25–26, open) - Apply to Praxis community through praxis.co - Best path: get introduced by someone in the FDI/FDE ecosystem who is also a Praxis community member
Cost: ~$2,000–$5,000 est. + premium venue lodging + travel
Why #3: 2,000+ Christian CEO/business leaders gather — and it's IN DALLAS (Carter's backyard). C12 members are the operational layer of faith-driven business: the people who build, hire, fund, and advise. Strong Texas network overlap.
Our targets present: Christian CEOs and business leaders; strong overlap with Kingdom Advisors, FDI, and Generous Giving attendees.
How Carter gets in: - Join a local C12 group (peer advisory group of 12 CEOs that meets monthly) - Register for CURRENT27 at c12current.com when registration opens - Dallas-based = zero travel cost
Cost: ~$500–$1,500 registration. No flights needed.
Why #4: Generous Giving draws wealthy Christian families focused on stewardship and generosity. Significant overlap with The Gathering attendee base but less exclusive entry criteria. The Broadmoor setting creates intimate, high-trust networking.
Our targets present: Christian philanthropists; family offices; stewardship-focused advisors; generosity ecosystem leaders.
How Carter gets in: - Register directly at generousgiving.org (open registration — no invite gate) - Can also host a local "Journey of Generosity" retreat in Dallas to build relationships before attending
Cost: Early bird TBD (~$1,500–$3,000) + The Broadmoor lodging + flights to COS
Why #5: Immediate, low-cost way to HOST an event and position Carter as a local leader. Dallas watch party = Carter invites local targets (Sarah Jennings, Andrew Firman, etc.) into HIS room, on HIS turf. Cost: $49. Upside: enormous.
Our targets present: Entire FDE/FDI network watches globally; Mart Green (2026 speaker); Henry Kaestner; Justin Forman. Locally: Sarah Jennings, Beyond Angels network, Dallas faith-tech founders.
How Carter gets in: - Register as a Watch Party HOST in Dallas at faithdrivenentrepreneur.org - Invite local targets to attend Carter's watch party
Cost: $49 registration + venue cost (could be Carter's office, a church, or a co-working space)
| When | Action | Event |
|---|---|---|
| THIS WEEK (Jun 2–8) | Apply/request invitation to The Gathering 2026 — registration closes Sep 10 | The Gathering |
| This week | Register as FDE Watch Party host for Sep 18 | FDE Conference |
| June–July 2026 | Research & apply for Praxis Academy Activate (Sep 25–26, NYC) | Praxis Academy |
| Aug 2026 | Consider attending The Vault for PBD/entrepreneurial network | Vault Conference |
| Sep 17–20 | ATTEND The Gathering (if invitation secured) | The Gathering |
| Sep 18 | HOST Dallas FDE Watch Party | FDE Conference |
| Sep 25–26 | Attend Praxis Academy Activate (NYC) | Praxis |
| Oct–Dec 2026 | Seek Congressional contact for National Prayer Breakfast 2027 invitation | NPB |
| Oct–Dec 2026 | Join a local C12 peer group in Dallas | C12 |
| Jan 2027 | Register for C12 CURRENT27 (Mar 31–Apr 2, Dallas) | C12 |
| Jan 2027 | Register for Kingdom Advisors Redeeming Money (Feb 23–25, Orlando) | Kingdom Advisors |
| Feb 2027 | Register for NRB 2027 (Feb 23–26, D.C.) if media angle desired | NRB |
| Feb 2027 | Register for Celebration of Generosity 2027 (Apr 23–25, CO Springs) | Generous Giving |
| Mar–Apr 2027 | Apply for Praxis Summit 2027 invitation | Praxis Summit |
| Spring 2027 | Build Hill & Valley Forum connection via Trae Stephens | H&V Forum |
Prepared by THE ARCHITECT — Session 1290 All dates verified via official event websites as of June 2, 2026.