SEPTEMBER 8-11, 2026
Hilton Denver City Center
Contact hello@sentventures.com to see if any tickets are still available.
SENT’s Annual Gathering for ambitious
Catholic builders shaping the future
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3
Days
500+
Attendees
1
Mission
WHO IS SENT SUMMIT FOR?
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.
Tickets
Due to high demand and limited venue capacity,
tickets are expected to sell out.
MEMBER PRICE
$1,600
Included
3 days of programming
All keynotes & breakout sessions
Member-only sessions
Daily Mass & networking dinners
Most meals provided
Contact hello@sentventures.com to see if any tickets are still available.
NON-MEMBER
$2,050
Included
3 days of programming
All keynotes & breakout sessions
Daily Mass & networking dinners
Most meals provided
Pathways to Membership
Contact hello@sentventures.com to see if any tickets are still available.
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Join SENT in Denver
Schedule
Registration Opens
Lower Level 2 Pre-Function Space
Welcome Reception
Denver Ballroom
Join us for a special welcome gathering to meet fellow attendees and settle in for the days ahead.
Confession
Holy Ghost Church
Mass
Holy Ghost Church
Registration Opens
Adoration
Holy Ghost Church
Breakfast
Denver Ballroom
Welcome Address
Colorado Ballroom E-F
Nick Madden
All Things New — Opening Keynote
Colorado Ballroom E-F
Dr. Jonathan Reyes
As entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders, we’re navigating a season of significant change across business, technology, culture, family life, and society at large. Dr. Reyes will open the Summit stage by framing this reality, while challenging us to consider how God is calling us to lead and build in this moment.
The Six Types of Working Genius — Keynote
Colorado Ballroom E-F
Patrick Lencioni
Drawing on his latest work, The Six Types of Working Genius, Pat shares a simple but powerful model for discovering how God uniquely designed each of us to contribute — helping leaders reduce burnout, improve collaboration, and build healthier, higher-performing teams.
Coffee Break
Pre-Function Space
Breakout Sessions
Catholic Investing: Faith Aligned Enterprise
Penrose Ballroom
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund
John Matthew Knowles · Sarah Newman · Daniel Catone · Fr. Ambrose Criste
Hear leading voices map the growing ecosystem of faith-aligned investing opportunities as they share frameworks for allocating funds in ways that deliver financial returns and uphold Catholic values.
Navigating Your Exit
Mattie Silks
Michael Lipic · Gellert Dornay · Paul Sjoberg · Zane Tarence
In this session, leaders who have navigated their own exits will share practical insights for discerning the right moment, evaluating buyers beyond purchase price, protecting the mission and culture you’ve built, and finding purpose on the other side of letting go.
Built to Lead: Health & Wholeness for Builders
Colorado Ballroom E-F
Louis Brown · Jackie Mulligan · Dr. Gregory Bottaro · Barry Rowan
This session equips entrepreneurial leaders with a practical framework for diagnosing and restoring wholeness of mind, body, and soul, offering honest self-assessment tools, high-return habits, and concrete strategies for building cultures of wellness that strengthen decision-making, and deepen team health.
Lunch
Denver Ballroom
AI, Technology, and the Human Person — Keynote
Colorado Ballroom E-F
Taylor Black
AI, Technology, and the Human Person — Panel & Q&A
Colorado Ballroom E-F
Taylor Black · Vincent Higgins · Matthew Harvey Sanders · Louis Kim
A keynote followed by an expert panel discussion, 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. This conversation will assist Catholic leaders in understanding what faithful, principled leadership looks like in an age of accelerating technological change.
High-Impact Groups
Colorado Ballroom E-F
One of the most valued parts of the Summit — peer groups! Gather with your assigned groups for conversation, prayer, and problem solving.
Dine Around Dinners
Various Locations
Meet up with your small group for dinner! Find a local restaurant and continue the conversation over dinner.
Evening Meetup
Hotel Bar
Confession
Holy Ghost Church
Mass
Holy Ghost Church
Breakfast
Denver Ballroom
Leading in an Age of Emptiness — Keynote
Colorado Ballroom E-F
Sponsored by Northwind
Arthur Brooks
As rapid cultural, economic, and technological changes reshape our ability to perceive meaning, purpose, and significance, we are being challenged to rethink the way we live, work, and lead. Arthur shows us how to push back against these changes and 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
Pre-Function Space
A Mission Worth Building
Colorado Ballroom E-F
Curtis Martin
Curtis Martin kicks off the Mission Showcase by sharing how we can answer the call the Lord has given us and the gift new organizations can be to the Church.
SENT Mission Showcase
Colorado Ballroom E-F
This showcase spotlights four rising Catholic ministries using entrepreneurial approaches to tackle urgent challenges. Don’t miss this inspiring lineup of mission-driven innovation.
Pitch Competition
Colorado Ballroom E-F
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
Denver Ballroom
Breakout Sessions
Renewal in Faith & Family
Colorado Ballroom E-F
John Heinen · Joe & Evette Nowicki · Damon & Melanie Owens
Drawing from experience, this panel will address the most disruptive cultural, societal and technological forces threatening families today and offer a candid roadmap for raising holy families, leading a thriving business, and bringing souls to God along the way.
Disruptions in Media
Penrose Ballroom
Dan Peate · Lila Rose · Christopher Check · Angelo Lomonte
Since we live in a media-saturated society, this session will seek to paint a real picture for entrepreneurial leaders of the current media landscape — both in the area of news and social media/entertainment, as well as touch on the question of the use of media in marketing. We want to provide a thought-provoking discussion and concrete strategies on how to balance the call to use media for business and evangelization, while at the same time maintaining a healthy relationship with media on a personal level.
Break
Pre-Function Space
High-Impact Groups
Colorado Ballroom E-F
Gather again with your group for conversation, prayer, and problem-solving.
Holy Hour with Floriani
Holy Ghost Church
Keep watch with Floriani during a sung Holy Hour of Eucharistic adoration, with chant and sacred polyphony drawn from the Church’s treasury of sacred music.
Cocktail Reception
Denver Ballroom & Pre-Function Space
SENT Celebration Banquet
Colorado Ballroom A-F
Gather for an evening of celebration, fellowship, and recognition as we close the Summit. The final dinner marks not just the end of our time together, but 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
Hilton Denver City Center Plaza
Confession
Holy Ghost Church
Mass
Holy Ghost Church
Closing Breakfast
Colorado Ballroom E-F
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.
Speakers
Arthur Brooks
Harvard Kennedy School professor. CBS News contributor, Author of multiple #1 NYT bestsellers.
Fr. Ambrose Criste
Norbertine canon regular, St. Michael’s Abbey. Rhodes Scholar (Oxford). 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. 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
Mathew H. Sanders
Founder of the world’s most widely used Catholic AI platform. Collaborating with Vatican institutions on faith and AI. CEO of Humanity 2.0 foundation.
Louis Kim
Former Vice President of AI at HP. 20+ years leading teams from startups to $1B operations. Leader at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and emerging technology
Paul Sjoberg
Serial entrepreneur.Founder of Leverage Information Technologies; exited in 2024. Advisor to early-stage startups and nonprofits.
Zane Tarence
Founder of two technology businesses sold to publicly-traded companies. Author of "17 Reasons Your Company Is Not Investment Grade”
Curtis Martin
Founder of FOCUS, a leading Catholic evangelization organization. Appointed to Dicastery of New Evangelization.
John Heinen
Marketing leader across diverse industries. Owner of The Catholic Gentleman, reaching 1M+ monthly. Trumpet player in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Sarah Newman
Principal and Director at Innovest. 20+ years turning mission into market impact.
Dr. Jonathan Reyes
Co-founder and first president of Augustine Institute. Founder of Christ in the City missionary organization.
Michael Lipic
Co-founded Serviam, faith-based IT advisory firm with 20+ employee. 20+ years in executive roles at Baxter, Ameritech, Qwest.
Patrick Lencioni
New York Times best-selling author. Organizational health expert. Creator of The Six Types of Working Genius.
Fr. Nathaniel Haslam
International Chaplain of Lumen Institute. Doctorate in Theology & Pastoral Leadership. Left a corporate path for the priesthood.
Barry Rowan
Former CFO of Fluke, Nextel, Vonage, Gogo. Built eight businesses including $10 billion company sale. Author of "The Spiritual Art of Business,"
Louis Brown
Executive Director of Christ Medicus Foundation. Co-founder of Catholic Health Care Leadership Allianc. Former Trump Administration official at HHS Office for Civil Rights
Jackie Mulligan
Founder and CEO of Reform Wellness. Holisitc nutrition practitioner and educator
Gregory Bottaro
Founder of CatholicPsych Institute. Catholic psychologist integrating faith, philosophy, and psychology. Creator of the CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism.
Damon & Melanie Owens
Founders of Joyful Every After, a ministry helping couples thrive in holy marriages.
Gellert Dornay
Built the only successful national mortgage bank during Great Recession. Co-founder and CEO of Axia Home Loans, $1B annual funding.
Christopher Check
President of Catholic Answers, the largest Catholic apologetics organization. Former Executive Vice President of the Rockford Institute.
John Matthew Knowles
President of Catholic Finance Association. Host of the Faith and Finance Forum podcast. Executive Director of Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference
Dan Peate
Founders of Holy Family Retreat Center at Remnant Ranch in Oaklahoma
Full Bio
Mission Showcase Interview Panelists
Sam Mazzarelli
Chief Community Success Officer at SENT Ventures. Father of eleven, dedicated to building faith community
Craig Miller
CEO of FOCUS Mission Foundation. Former Silicon Valley sales and marketing leader for Fortune 100 organization
Jason Deuterman
Executive Director for OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation. 18+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership.
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 Mission 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
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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
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
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 on August 27th.
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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,
Registration closes on Aug 15.
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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.
Contact hello@sentventures.com to see if any tickets are still available.