SEPTEMBER 8-11, 2026
Denver, CO
SENT’s Annual Gathering for ambitious
Catholic builders shaping the future
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3
Days
500+
Attendees
1
Mission
Founders, CEOs, and Priests.
On the Same Stage.
Theologians and founders running ventures from $10M to $1B+, sharing what worked
A Room Full of Leaders
Operating at Your Level.
Conversations on the decisions that actually shape your business. Hiring, fundraising, exits, succession, and what comes after.
Serious Companies.
Serious Faith.
Built-in space for the formation most conferences don't offer. Daily Mass at the historic Holy Ghost Church, and Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day.
Too driven for your Catholic friends.
Too Catholic for your secular friends?
Join SENT in Denver
Tickets
Due to high demand and limited venue capacity,
tickets are expected to sell out.
MEMBER PRICE
$1,500
Available to SENT members.
Join SENT & Save $450.
Included
3 days of programming
All keynotes & breakout sessions
Member-only sessions
Daily Mass & networking dinners
Most meals provided
NON-MEMBER
$1,950
Open to qualified applicants.
Included
3 days of programming
All keynotes & breakout sessions
Daily Mass & networking dinners
Most meals provided
Pathways to Membership
Speakers
Arthur Brooks
Harvard Kennedy School professor.CBS News contributor, Author of multiple #1 NYT bestsellers.
Sarah Newman
Principal and Director at Innovest. 20+ years turning mission into market impact.
Fr. Nathaniel Hasham
International Chaplain of Lumen Institute. Doctorate in Theology & Pastoral Leadership. Left a corporate path for the priesthood.
Rob Hays
Ex-CEO of Ashford Hospitality Trust (70+ hotels) with $10B+ experience in finance and capital markets.
Fr. Ambrose Criste
Norbertine canon regular, St. Michael’s Abbey. Rhodes Scholar (Oxford). Pontifical degrees (Angelicum, Gregorian). Director of the Evermode Institute
Daniel Catone
Founder & CEO of Arimathea: Catholic values-based investment firm. 20+ yrs & $5B+ in investment. M.A. in Catholic theology bridging finance and moral teaching.
Lila Rose
Founder of Live Action, leading pro-life digital nonprofit. 46M weekly reach, 2B+ lifetime views. Named among “25 Most Influential Washington Women Under 35.”
Taylor Black
Director of AI & Venture Ecosystems at Microsoft. AI ethics and human flourishing at Catholic University. 20+ years at the intersection of AI, startups, and the venture ecosystem
Vincent Higgins
CEO of Builders AI Forum. CEO of RuggedEdge AI and Principal at Digital Echo AI. 18+ years leading executive development and AI transformation initiatives
Fr. Nathan Cromly
President of Saint John Institute. Creator of AUDEO™ Approach to Leadership for Catholic builder. Speaker and author with 20+ years of impacting leaders
John Heinen
Marketing leader across diverse industries. Owner of The Catholic Gentleman, reaching 1M+ monthly. Trumpet player in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
SENT Pitch Competition
3 teams. 1 high-stakes competition
Catholic innovators will pitch their ventures to a panel of seasoned VCs and angel investors... to win a $10,000 cash prize.
SENT Misson Showcase
3rd annual SENT Mission Showcase
Featuring up to 4 Catholic ministries or organizations to an audience of potential partners, funders, and supporters, who can help them take their missions to the next level.
Summit Sponsors
Promotional
PARTNERS
Sponsor SENT Summit
If your organization serves entrepreneurs and growing ventures, we invite you to sponsor the Summit and engage 500+ founders, CEOs, investors, and leaders.
Contact | Marisa D’Amico marisa@sentventures.com
Schedule
Welcome Reception
Denver Ballroom
Join us for a special welcome gathering to meet fellow attendees and settle in for the days ahead.
Confession
Mass
Adoration
Breakfast
Welcome Address
Opening Keynote
Break
Breakout Sessions
Lunch
AI, Technology, and the Human Person
Jeff Bartlett · Taylor Black · Vincent Higgins · Matthew Harvey Sanders · Louis Kim
A keynote followed by an expert panel, this session offers builders, investors, and leaders a sweeping view of where AI is heading and what it means for industries, portfolios, and operating practices — helping Catholic leaders understand what faithful, principled leadership looks like in an age of accelerating technological change.
Break
Small Groups
One of the most valued parts of the Summit — peer groups. Gather with your assigned group for conversation, prayer, and problem-solving.
Dine Around Dinners
Eat local with your small group. Spend the evening with your peers to enjoy a meal and continue conversation — check in with your leader for details.
Evening Meetup
Confession
Mass
Breakfast
Leading in an Age of Emptiness
Arthur Brooks
As rapid cultural, economic, and technological change reshapes our ability to perceive meaning and purpose, we are challenged to rethink how we live, work, and lead. Arthur shows us how to recover a vision of leadership rooted in meaning, human flourishing, and lasting impact — equipping us to participate in the renewal of our industries, communities, and families.
Break
SENT Mission Showcase
This showcase spotlights up to five rising Catholic ministries using entrepreneurial approaches to tackle urgent challenges. Don't miss this inspiring lineup of mission-driven innovation.
Pitch Competition
Startups compete in our 4th annual Pitch Competition for a $10,000 prize, presented before a panel of seasoned investors — and you, the audience.
Lunch
Breakout Sessions
Break
Spiritual Hour
Cocktail Reception
SENT Celebration Banquet
Gather for an evening of celebration, fellowship, and recognition as we close the Summit. The final dinner marks the culmination of everything shared, built, and sparked over the course of the Summit — sending every leader back into the world renewed, connected, and ready to build.
Post-Dinner Gathering
Confession
Mass
Closing Breakfast
Schedule subject to change · SENT Summit 2026 · Denver, Colorado
Summit Location
Venue & Hotel
Hilton Denver City Center
1701 California St, Denver, CO 80202
SENT is pleased to offer attendees an exclusive room block at $199 per night. Located in the heart of downtown Denver, the hotel offers the convenience of staying onsite.
Daily Mass
Holy Ghost Church
SENT is honored to celebrate Mass at the historic Holy Ghost Church, staffed by the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. Daily Eucharistic Adoration available from 7am to 3:30pm throughout the Summit.
Travel
Denver International (DIA)
35 minutes from downtown
From DIA, take the A-Line train to Union Station, then the free 16th Street Mall shuttle to the hotel. Or take a rideshare directly.
Why Leaders Return
BE IN THE ROOM
Connect with the leading Catholic founders, investors, and executives in the country. Form relationships that grow beyond the Summit.
BUILD WITH OTHERS
Guidance from CEOs running ventures from $10M to $1B+. Frameworks you can apply on Monday morning, tested by builders who've built real businesses.
REFUEL THE MISSION
Integrate excellence and faith. Strategic conversation, peer formation, and liturgical rhythm. Leave clearer on the mission and grounded for what's next.
SENT Summit Experience
Past Speakers Include
Tom Monaghan
Founder of Domino’s Pizza, Ave Maria U. and Legatus
Alex Jones
Co-Founder Hallow, #1 Catholic app
David Henrie
Actor, director& Emmy-nominated producer; Disney
Dave Durand
Named Most Respected CEO 3x by Glassdoor. Ernst & Young
Anna Bond
Co-founder & CEO of Rifle
Paper Co.
José Manuel De Urquidi
Leading Latino evangelization through multiple non-profits
Dcn. Charlie Echeverry
Former Walt Disney Company, Univision, and AOL executive
Frank Hanna
Philanthropic leader
Michael Warsaw
Chairman of the Board and CEO of EWTN
Kathryn Nichols
Founder Nichols Virtual Sourcing
Phil Jung
Partner at Sovereign's Capital, investing in faith-driven entrepreneurs
Caroline Gash
Managing Director at IrishAngels
FAQ
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We offer a full refund if cancelled by July 15, 2026, a 50% partial refund if cancelled between July 16 and August 7, 2026, and no refund will be issued after August 7, 2026.
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Registration closes 14 days prior to the Summit.
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Your registration covers 3 days of programming, including small group sessions and networking opportunities, with most meals provided. Please note that lodging is not included in the registration cost, as many attendees prefer to make their own arrangements.
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Registrations may be transferred to another attendee with prior approval. Please contact Marisa D’Amico at marisa@sentventures.com.
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Yes, if you are clergy or in religious life and would like to attend the SENT Summit at a discounted rate, please email Marisa D’Amico at marisa@sentventures.com by July 15, 2026.
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Join SENT Ventures - We are actively taking new members and would be happy to share the details of our different program options.
Join Our Talent Pool - Send us your resume if you’d like to work or intern
Email us at hello@sentventures.com
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Yes! We welcome volunteers who are interested in supporting the SENT Summit. Volunteer roles may include registration support, session assistance, hospitality, and attendee support. If you’re interested in volunteering please contact Marisa at marisa@sentventures.com.
Join SENT in Denver
September 8–11, 2026. Limited venue capacity. Apply now to secure your place at the most strategic gathering of Catholic founders, investors, and executives in 2026.
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