Are you ready?
To strengthen your leadership? For God to use you and your business for His kingdom? To enlarge your business AND kingdom vision? To enliven your marriage and relationships? For some rest and reflection?
JOIN US ON RANCHO BERNARDO IN MAY 2024
JOIN US ON RANCHO BERNARDO IN MAY 2024
Discover the exclusive personal invitation to you by the CEO of Convene, Greg Leith. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.
If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, lonely, tired, facing people challenges or wondering how to integrate your faith with your work - then Convene 2024 is your place. We’ve helped thousands of leaders see a pathway to a place of strength, confidence, and clarity. You’ll be equipped and inspired by leaders who have traveled your path before.
Join us in Rancho Bernardo, California!
If you are ready to lean into leadership learning, then Convene 2024 is your place.
May 1 - 3, 2024
The Schedule
Join us for a transformative 3-day experience filled with idea exchange, meaningful conversations, and valuable insights. Gain the clarity, strength, and confidence you need to unlock your full potential and find deeper meaning in your life.
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8:00am | Golf Tournament
5:00pm | Networking Reception
6 - 8pm | Dinner and Session 1
Speaker: Jose Hernandez
Dessert Reception immediately following
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7am | Breakfast
8 - 9:30am | Session 2
Speakers: Rob McKenna/Jim Morgan
9:30 - 10am | Break
10:00 - 11:30am | Session 3
Speakers: Brian Audia/Tom Nelson/Cheryl Scanlan
11:30am - 1pm | Lunch
1 - 4pm | Cornerstone Conversations
4 - 6pm | Break
6 - 8pm | Dinner and Session 4
Speaker: Lopez Lomong
Dessert Reception immediately following
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7am | Breakfast
8 - 9:30am | Session 5
Speakers: Richard Blackaby/Jim Daly
9:30 - 10am | Break
10 - 11:00am | Session 6
Speakers: Pat Lencioni/Greg Leith
Conference closes at 11:00am
Speakers
We’ve lined up an all-star cast of seasoned leaders for you to experience and engage with.
You won’t just listen, take a short break and sit back down to hear another talk. You’ll get to interact with each speaker, ask questions, and take time to consider what you should do with what you just heard. That’s real leadership learning, the Convene way!
Our Hosts
Jason Brown, CEO of Marketplace Chaplains, and Bea Wray, Author, Speaker, and Convene Chair, are teaming up during Convene 2024 to bring you a rich, lively, Christ-centered, and business-focused experience.
We’re excited to have their unique experiences enrich our time together, move us from one state of ‘READY’ to the next, and help us listen for what God desires each of us to take-away from May 1,2, and 3 in Rancho Bernardo!
Our musical guest
Steve Bell is just the ticket to refresh your weary soul.
He’s a story teller, a modern-day troubadour, a poet and a musician, sent to bear a message of God’s love for His people. Steve’s 30 year solo career statistics are striking; 20 albums selling well over 400,000 copies independently.
Steve’s award-winning music combined with his deep theological insights will have you pondering life, laughing out loud, and maybe even shedding a few tears as his music touches your soul. Steve has been awarded 2 JUNO awards, multiple Music Awards, and is a member of the Order of Canada. He hails from Winnipeg in Canada and his fan base circles the globe.
Ideas
Conversations
Answers
Ideas Conversations Answers
Business Leaders
Psychologists
Coaches
Entrepreneurs
Pastors
Entertainers
Olympic Athlete
Nasa Astronaut
Business Leaders Psychologists Coaches Entrepreneurs Pastors Entertainers Olympic Athlete Nasa Astronaut
Strength
Confidence
Clarity
Meaning
Strength Confidence Clarity Meaning
Our Speakers
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Brian Audia
President and CEO of AUDIA
Brian Audia is an inspirational leader in the movement to promote business as a tool for human flourishing. He is passionate about increasing organizational performance through a scientific-based methodology that helps people engage more fully in their work and give more discretionary effort.
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Richard Blackaby
President of Blackaby Ministries International
He has authored or co-authored 40 books. He speaks internationally on spiritual leadership in the home, church, and marketplace, as well as on spiritual awakening, experiencing God, and the Christian life. -
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Jim Daly
Author, Broadcaster, and Host
President of Focus on the FamilyHost of its daily radio broadcast, which is heard by more than 6.6 million listeners a week on nearly 2,000 radio stations and has been honored as Program of the Year by the National Religious Broadcasters.
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Sean Dunn
President at Groundwire
The calling on my life is to "Contend for a Generation." Groundwire offers the opportunity to take the truth of Jesus Christ into the heart of the media that has proven to be destructive to the faith and formation of so many lives.
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Greg Gilbert
Managing Director, Sr. Partner BlueTrust
Greg Gilbert serves both the Private Wealth division and the Professional Athlete Division of Blue Trust in Atlanta, Georgia and is a senior partner of the company.
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Daniel Hallak
Executive Advisor, Author, and Speaker
Daniel is a TEDx speaker and has been featured in Forbes and Psychology Today. His upcoming book, Don’t Lead Alone, teaches leaders how to surround themselves with relational investors who bring stretch, support, and strategy.
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José M. Hernández
NASA Astronaut.
President/CEO Tierra Luna Engineering.
Founder, Reaching for the Stars Foundation.Hernández was selected to be a NASA astronaut and flew into space at age 47.
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Os Hillman
Author & Speaker
Os Hillman is a pioneer in the faith and work movement. He is the author of 24 books and a recognized authority in the role that faith and ethics play in the marketplace. He is the Founder and President of Marketplace Leaders Ministries, training people to fulfill their calling in and through their work life and to view their work as ministry.
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Greg Leith
Convene CEO
Greg Leith is a CEO to CEOs as he stewards the CEO role at Convene Corporation, which has served thousands of Christian CEOs over 25 years.
His career spans over 45 years of senior leadership roles in corporate, nonprofit, and academic sectors.
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Patrick Lencioni
President, The Table Group
The Wall Street Journal calls Pat, “one of the top 5 business speakers in America”. Pat is a devout Christian and he has written 13 books which have sold 8 million copies. Pat will appear virtually and will speak about being READY as leaders with courage, humility and wisdom as we stand ready to represent Christ in the marketplace.
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Lopez Lomong
USA Olympian, Refugee, Philanthropist and Humanitarian.
Lopez Lomong is one of the “Lost Boys of the Sudan,” and he has run for his life from the killing fields of Sudan all the way to the Olympic Games stadium representing Team USA.
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Rob McKenna
Founder and CEO WiLD LEADERS, INC.
Author & TEDx SpeakerDr. Rob McKenna has been named one of the top 30 I-O Psychologists alive today. He’s passionate about developing leaders and transforming the way we see the people in our organizations.
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Jim Morgan
Former President and CEO of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Jim Morgan invests his time as the founder’s chair of Leighton Ford Ministries in Charlotte. Morgan has led six different companies, including as chairman and chief executive of Wachovia Securities. He also served on the boards of Coco-Cola, Lowe’s, The YMCA of Greater Charlotte and Youth Commission International.
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Tom Nelson
Executive Chairman of Made to Flourish
Tom is the author of Work Matters: Connecting Sunday Worship to Monday Work and The Economics of Neighborly Love. Tom is also the senior pastor of Christ Community Church in Kansas City. He is on the Board of Regents of Trinity International University.
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Cheryl Scanlan
President of Way of Life Coaching
Cheryl Scanlan has coached leaders for over 10,000 hours. Of the 20,000+ coaches in the world, she’s one of the 4% certified as a Master Certified Coach. She has helped thousands of leaders achieve aggressive personal and team goals that revolutionize how they lead at home and at work.
Discover an incredible lineup of world-class speakers with our full speaker list. From industry leaders to experts in their field, this list promises to provide valuable insights and knowledge that you won't want to miss!
The Future of Work in the Age of AI
A Convene AI Panel at Convene 2024 in Rancho Bernardo
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Bradley Metrock
CEO Project Voice
General Partner Project Voice Capital PartnersBradley Metrock has been named one of the top 10 leaders in Conversational AI, a space slated to generate $6 billion in revenue for global business. He’s referred to as ‘the gravitational force of the tech universe.’
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Jon Frendl
Founder, Cappital Media
Jon is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 21 years of experience in web and mobile app design and development. He has built two successful web and mobile app companies which developed 220+ customer solutions over 21 years. Cappital clients include startups, Fortune 500 and non-profit firms.
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Dr. Cole Short
Professor, Pepperdine University, Graziadio Business School
PhD, Strategy & EntrepreneurshipDr. Short will discuss key advantages, limitations, and unintended consequences of AI-generated content for entrepreneurs looking to use generative AI tools.
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John Walter
President, Contact Center AI Association - Attorney
John frequently writes about how AI is transforming the customer support industry, the role devices play in shaping customer experience and how companies and customers will interact through these devices.
Rancho Bernardo Inn
May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2024
Nestled in the rolling hills of San Diego’s North County, the Rancho Bernardo Inn is laid back, enchanting and refined all at once. You’ll find tranquil courtyards, lush gardens and captivating vistas. This early California mission styled resort is bounded by a championship golf course and sits on 265-acres. The resort is about 40 minutes from San Diego airport, 90 minutes from Orange County airport and 2 hours from LAX.
Due to high demand, rooms at Rancho Bernardo Inn are currently sold out. For those unable to secure a room at Rancho Bernardo Inn, we recommend considering accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Rancho Bernardo or the Courtyard San Diego Rancho Bernardo. Both hotels offer convenient proximity to our conference venue. After you register, you can make reservations directly with these hotels at their standard rates
Full Pool and Spa
Award-winning dining
Space to unwind
Testimonials
Hear about the Convene 2022 experience from attendees.
“It’s been very encouraging, exciting, and empowering to be around leaders who love the Lord.”
Ravi Landge
Convene 2022 Attendee
“The connection here just really touched my heart.”
Scott Griffiths
Convene 2022 Attendee
It's an experience you won't want to miss.
2024 Golf Tournament
Taking place on the morning of Wednesday, May 1, join 72 golfers at 8 am to compete in a scramble style tournament prior to the start of the conference.
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Play on an 18-hole championship course designed by William Francis Bell in 1964. Fresh and current, this Course holds the unique distinction of hosting both PGA and LPGA events and boasts well-maintained features and modern amenities in keeping with its celebrated heritage.
Whether you are an avid golfer or a beginner this a great opportunity to recharge the batteries in a beautiful setting in Rancho Bernardo.
The tournament will take place on Wednesday May 1st at 8:00 am. Placement of foursomes will be done by Convene. All proceeds from the tournament will go towards a non-profit.
To participate, simply select the Golf Tournament Add-On during your registration process.
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A Message from the Convene CEO
Runners at the starting blocks? Open hands ready to receive from God? Ready for whatever life dishes up to you? Ready to learn? Ready to say YES to God even if you are not sure what’s next? Ready to grow? Ready for God to meet you and breathe life into your soul? Ready for vacation? Ready for Jesus to return?
In May, 2024, in the hills just north of San Diego, we’re going to gather and talk about being ready. Ready for what God wants you to learn, to do, to change, to be. To be ready in a world that is rapidly changing, you must be ready to adapt and change with change. Status quo is not a place you want to live. Not much grows there. Think Sears, Blockbuster, Polaroid and Blackberry. You don’t want your company name on that list.
According to God’s leadership design you have a role as an ambassador, a soldier, an athlete and a farmer. Ambassadors must be ready to represent, soldiers must be ready to fight, athletes must be ready to win, farmers must be ready to cultivate and grow.
Pastor and author A.W. Tozer notes that we should be ready to let the plow into the fields of our business and our life. Why? So the plow can dig up the fallow ground. Are you ready for that? Tozer reminds us not to be contented with where we are; lying safe and undisturbed, as we sprawl lazily in the sunshine never knowing the wonder of bursting seed and fruit.
No matter what happens in the world, you’ll still be the leader in your firm. Your team members will still come to work looking for meaning in their jobs. That meaning begins with you and your leadership. When you as a leader improve, it helps everyone in your firm!
Are you ready to throw open the gates of your business life and your personal life and let God plow the fallow ground? If you’re ready, new things will surely be born.
See you in Rancho Bernardo at the Inn!
