Daily Schedule
Daily schedules are tentative and may change leading up to the conference.
11:00 am–6:00 pm
Adult and GenNext Check-in
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Briefing
4:30 pm–5:45 pm
Newcomer Reception
4:30 pm–5:45 pm
Welcome Reception
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dinner & Session 1
8:00 pm–9:00 pm
Reception & Conversation Groups
7:00 am–8:30 am
Come-and-Go Breakfast
8:30 am–10:30 am
Session 2
11:00 pm–12:00 pm
Breakout Sessions
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
Luncheon & Session 3
2:30 pm–3:30 pm
Breakout Sessions
3:30 pm –4:30 pm
Peer Groups Open House
4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Dinner Experiences (offsite)
7:00 am–8:30 am
Come-and-Go Breakfast
8:30 am–9:45 am
Session 4
10:00 am–11:00 am
Breakout Sessions
11:15 am–12:15 pm
Conversation Groups
12:30 pm–4:30 pm
Praxis Nonprofit Luncheon & Showcase
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dinner Conversations
8:30 pm–9:15 pm
Special Programming
7:00 am–8:45 am
Come-and-Go Breakfast
8:30 am–9:00 am
GenNext Closing Celebration
9:00 am–10:00 am
Session 5
Snapshots from the Conference
Conference Topics
view the tentative scheduleSpeakers
Philip Yancey
Philip Yancey
Author
Philip Yancey
Philip Yancey
Author
Ruth Okediji
Ruth Okediji
Professor, Harvard Law School
Ruth Okediji
Ruth Okediji
Professor, Harvard Law School
Francis Collins
Francis Collins
Founder & Senior Fellow, BioLogos
Francis Collins
Francis Collins
Founder & Senior Fellow, BioLogos
Rosalind Picard
Rosalind Picard
Professor, MIT Media Lab
Rosalind Picard
Rosalind Picard
Professor, MIT Media Lab
Andrew Schuman
Andrew Schuman
Executive Director, The Veritas Forum
Andrew Schuman
Andrew Schuman
Executive Director, The Veritas Forum
Deborah Haarsma
Deborah Haarsma
President, BioLogos
Deborah Haarsma
Deborah Haarsma
President, BioLogos
Nicky Lee
Nicky Lee
Co-Founder, The Marriage Course
Nicky Lee
Nicky Lee
Co-Founder, The Marriage Course
Sila Lee
Sila Lee
Co-Founder, The Marriage Course
Sila Lee
Sila Lee
Co-Founder, The Marriage Course
Chris Skaggs
Chris Skaggs
Founder & COO, Soma Games and the Imladris Community
Chris Skaggs
Chris Skaggs
Founder & COO, Soma Games and the Imladris Community
Breakout Session Hosts
- Qualifications to Attend
Our community of givers is composed of individuals and families who make charitable grants and contributions of more than $200,000 a year to Christian causes, or hold a reasonable expectation of reaching that level in the future. The number is a proxy for an emerging set of questions and opportunities for givers in this territory. And we hold this criteria so everyone arrives with a shared understanding and on the same footing. How to make a lasting, fruitful impact with the range, depth, and complexity of tools and resources at your disposal? How to navigate and mitigate the inevitable pitfalls? Where to find a community of peers who understand your joys and your struggles? How to thrive in singlehood or shepherd a family blessed with financial wealth? We foster friendships among givers in pursuit of Biblical wisdom and love of neighbor.
- New Friends
We hope you enjoy this community and conference so much that you can’t help telling your friends to come, too. We welcome your gift of friendship, and would be delighted to speak with anyone you recommend to us. We would reach out to hear their story and see how our community might serve them. You can share a name and the best way to reach them in the registration form, or contact Josh directly.
- Cancellation Policy
We will refund 100% of registration fees from now through July 31, net of transaction costs outside our control. Starting August 1, we will not be refunding fees because of the expenses we incur to produce the event. However, we can provide you a letter acknowledging the amount as a donation. We make exceptions for medical emergencies. Thank you for helping us plan prudently.
Ages 3-18
GenNext
FAQs
Anyone who attends the conference, even for a shorter amount of time, must be registered for the event. The event is invite-only and open to philanthropists who meet our giving criteria.
No. The Gathering is a community of friends -- a place to learn, share, and grow without being accosted for funding. This unique environment is intentionally protected by our shared core value of trust. We encourage the enthusiastic exchange of opposing ideas, the joyful celebration of successful giving and meaningful impact, and the painful conversations about hard lessons learned. However, if you feel cornered by an aggressive sales pitch from anyone at our event, whether a participant or a speaker, don’t hesitate to let us know. Your feedback will be kept confidential.
We will close registration on Thursday, September 12, in order to make final preparations for the conference.
We will refund 100% of registration fees from now through July 31, net of transaction costs outside our control. Starting August 1, we will not be refunding fees because of the expenses we incur to produce the event. However, we can provide you a letter acknowledging the amount as a donation. We make exceptions for medical emergencies. Thank you for helping us plan prudently.
The attire is resort casual. No need for men to pack a tie – although you will see a few ties and blue blazers at dinner in the evenings. The ballroom and classroom temperatures tend to be quite cold at most hotels, so definitely pack a cardigan, shawl, or jacket. However, we will have some outdoor receptions and dinners, so also be prepared for warmer temperatures in Texas. We cover three generations (from babies to grandparents) in The Gathering, so whatever you feel comfortable wearing is great with us.
Yes we do! For over a decade, we have hosted a youth program at The Gathering for children 3 years old through 12th grade, called GenNext. We firmly believe that virtue and philanthropy can be modeled, taught, and celebrated -- even among our youngest participants. It is our greatest hope that your young ones will yearn to return year after year, building friendships that last and learning values that honor your family legacy. We combine the best of rollicking fun and spiritual inquiry, led by a select group of counselors who joyfully serve for the entire weekend. The GenNext schedule perfectly complements the main Gathering schedule, allowing adults to attend their selected sessions while also giving families some free time together.
The drive from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Hyatt Regency Lost Pines is about 25 minutes.
Transportation between the Austin airport and the hotel is available with Carter Transportation Austin (SuperShuttle/ExecuCar). Use online/app discount code HBBXD. Service is available 24/7 and advance reservations are recommended. If you need reservation assistance, please call 512-258-3826.
For curbside pick-up at the airport, we are partnering with ATX Lux Rides. Call or Text “RIDE” to 512-934-3707 or email: atxluxrides@gmail.com to setup your transportation.
Yes, we have an app just for our event! The app will be released about one week before the conference and will be your hub for the detailed schedule, participant directory, speaker bios, session descriptions, and more helpful tools for the onsite experience.
Each year, about one-quarter of our participants are new to The Gathering, which is exciting for the growth of the community. Before the Opening Night dinner, our Board of Directors hosts a “Newcomers Reception” so you can meet our leaders and connect with others. We also love making introductions -- and will happily do so before you arrive for the conference. Whether you’re coming alone or with a large family, we want you to feel at home with friendly faces in the crowd. If you would like to bring a new friend or have us reach out for a conversation, please let us know!
Registration fees cover all programming for The Gathering conference. All meals are included. Attendees are responsible for their own lodging and travel to/from the airport.