SEPTEMBER 8-11, 2026
Denver, CO
SENT's annual flagship conference for
Catholic entrepreneurs, leaders, and investors.
Three days that reshape how you lead.
World-class speakers.
Strategic peer sessions.
Liturgy and silence.
Conversations that matter.
Tickets
Due to high demand and limited venue capacity, tickets are expected to sell out.
Member Pricing
$1,500
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Non Member Pricing
$1,950
Catholic entrepreneurs attend Summit
WHY
Meet and interact
With the leading Catholic founders and investors in the US
Get strategy guidance
For your business from other top CEOs
Refuel and be inspired
For the next stage of your business and spiritual life
Speakers
More Speakers Coming Soon
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Arthur Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. He is also a CBS News Contributor, columnist with The Free Press, and host of the weekly podcast “Office Hours with Arthur Brooks.”
Brooks is the author of 15 books, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers, Build the Life You Want, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, and From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. His next book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness, will be released on March 31.
Brooks is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, appearing in the media and traveling the world to teach people in private companies, universities, public agencies, and faith communities how they can live happier lives and bring greater well-being to others.
• Harvard Professor
• Author of multiple #1 New York Times Bestsellers
• World’s leading expert on the science of happiness
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Sarah is a Principal and Director of Mission and Thought Leadership at Innovest, leading business development in both the faith-based and secular nonprofit markets. Sarah has more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit development, marketing, event planning, and business development and successfully ran her own small business for 15 years.
Sarah began her nonprofit career at Seeds of Hope, helping low-income families in Denver access tuition assistance for private education. She later served as the Development Director for Bella Health and Wellness, providing financial medical aid to women in need, and as Social Media Director for Families of Character, a nonprofit focused on family character development. Before joining Innovest, she used her business to support fundraising and advocacy for local nonprofits, excelling in sales and marketing.
Sarah currently serves on the board of FIERCE Athlete, the Christian Leadership Alliance Advisory Council, the Arrupe Jesuit High School Jobs Board, and the Finance Committee for Seeds of Hope. She is also a member of the local Legatus board and a Leonine Fellow. Sarah holds a Master’s Certification in Public Relations from the University of Colorado and a B.A. from West Chester University, and she is a certified BoardSource consultant. Her work has been published by the Christian Leadership Alliance and the National Catholic Register. She lives in south Denver with her husband and their four children.
• Principal and Director of Mission and Thought Leadership at Innovest
• 20+ years of turning mission into market impact
• Published author & multi-board servant leader
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Fr. Nathaniel Haslam was born in Harrisburg, PA in 1976. He is an RPI graduate with Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Minor in Mechanical Engineering. While working for Xerox, he planned to create his own Fortune 500 company before God called him to the priesthood. During his 12 years of priestly training, he received degrees in both Philosophy and Theology as well as founded the ‘International Leadership Semester’, a certified leadership study abroad program at the European University of Rome. He also helped organize and coordinate the Vatican Executive Summit in which world economic leaders were invited to discuss a global ethics strategy to respond to the economic crisis in 2009. He was ordained a priest of the Legionaries of Christ in Rome in 2010.
Living in Houston for 14 years, Fr Nathaniel has served as chaplain of the Lumen Institute (www.lumeninstitute.org) for business and cultural leaders. He has also served as the National Corporate Ethics Advisor for the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He is currently the International Chaplain for the Lumen Institute. Fr Nathaniel has also published three books: ‘The Future of Leadership’(2020), 'The Source and Summit of Leadership'(2022) as well as his autobiography 'Seek the Treasure: Lessons on Life and Leadership' (2022). In 2025, he completed his Doctorate in Theology and Pastoral Leadership at the University of St Mary of the Lake. Fr Nathaniel enjoys the outdoors (hiking and biking), reading, travel, good conversations over coffee and helping leaders bridge Sunday-into-Monday through one-to-one life-coaching and small group gatherings.
• Ordained a priest of the Legionaries of Christ in 2010
• International Chaplain for the Lumen Institute, serving business and cultural leaders
• Completed Doctorate in Theology and Pastoral Leadership in 2025
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Rob Hays is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Ashford Hospitality Trust, a publicly-traded hotel ownership company with more than 70 hotels across the United States. Mr. Hays worked at Ashford for nearly 20 years before his retirement from the company in 2024. He is an investor and a board member in several other companies including ExoStat Medical and Presidio Healthcare.
Mr. Hays is involved in several charitable, formative, and faith organizations. He is the Chairman of the Board of the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life at Princeton University and the Chairman of the Board of the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) in Washington DC.
In 2008 he co-founded the Dallas Business Ethics Forum, which meets quarterly to provide business leaders regular formation in ethics, philosophy, natural law, and Catholic Social Doctrine. Every spring in Dallas he puts on the annual Successful Fathers Conference, now in its 27th year. He and his wife Alicia have hosted over 50 lectures over the past decade in their home, called the Cottonwood Lectures, on topics of faith, family, and culture.
Mr. Hays earned his A.B. in Politics with a certificate in Political Economy from Princeton University and later studied philosophy at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, Italy. He and his wife, Alicia, have been married over 20 years and are blessed with 7 children.
• Former President & CEO of a publicly-traded real estate company
• 2+ decades & $10B+ of experience in capital markets, hedge funds, and corporate finance
• Active Chairman & board member
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Father Ambrose Criste is a Norbertine canon regular from St. Michael's Abbey in Orange County, California. He grew up in Colorado and graduated from Colorado College with a degree in Classics/History/Politics. He won the Rhodes Scholarship and began a graduate degree at Oxford University before answering God's call to religious life and the priesthood. He entered the monastery in 2000, made solemn profession in 2006, and was ordained a priest in 2008. He finished his priestly studies in Rome with pontifical degrees from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum) and the Pontifical Gregorian University. He has served in various roles for his abbey community, including vocations director, novice master, and director of seminary formation. He currently resides at Corpus Christi Priory in Springfield, Illinois, and is the director of the Evermode Institute, a new program of catechetical formation.
• Norbertine priest, Rhodes Scholar who left Oxford for priesthood
• Ordained 2008, studied in Rome at pontifical universities
• Directs Evermode Institute catechetical formation program
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Daniel Catone serves as Founder of Arimathea, providing both strategic direction and spiritual leadership for the firm. He works closely with institutional and individual clients to advance a disciplined investment approach grounded in Catholic moral teaching.
Daniel brings decades of experience leading and advising investment firms responsible for more than $5 billion in client assets. His background in foundation, strategic, and operational leadership, combined with a Master’s degree in Catholic theology, uniquely positions him to integrate financial rigor with doctrinal fidelity.
Inspired by St. Thomas the Apostle, Daniel approaches markets with intellectual seriousness, conviction, and a grounded faith. He is also deeply interested in archaeology and ancient history, particularly the ways in which civilization and belief have shaped human flourishing.
• Founder & CEO of Arimathea, a Catholic values-based investment firm
• 20+ years & $5B+ of experience leading and advising investment firms
• Master's degree in Catholic theology, uniquely integrating financial rigor with moral teaching
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Lila Rose is the Founder and President of Live Action, a pro-life organization committed to revealing the truth about abortion and advocating for the rights of preborn children. Established in 2003, Live Action is the educational leader for the pro-life movement, reaching millions of people weekly with mind-changing content distributed in media, schools, and churches.
Lila Rose has been called Messenger-In-Chief of the pro-life movement by VICE News and the face of the Millennial anti-abortion movement by the Atlantic. She's the author of 'Fighting for Life: Becoming a Force for Change in a Wounded World and hosts the popular podcast “The Lila Rose Show.”
She lives in California with her husband Joe and their three young children.
• Founder of pro-life nonprofit with largest digital footprint
• Reaches 46M weekly with over 2B lifetime views
• Named among the "25 Most Influential Washington Women Under 35"
Past Speakers Include
Tom Monaghan
Founder of Domino’s Pizza, Ave Maria University and Legatus
Alex Jones
Co-Founder and CEO of Hallow, the #1 Catholic app with 17M+ downloads
David Henrie
Actor, director and Emmy-nominated producer behind hit Disney projects
Dave Durand
Named Most Respected CEO 3x by Glassdoor and Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young
Anna Bond
Co-founder and CEO of Rifle Paper Co.
José Manuel De Urquidi
Leading U.S. Latino evangelization through multiple non-profits
Dcn. Charlie Echeverry
Former Walt Disney Company, Univision, and AOL executive
Frank Hanna
Philanthropic leader recognized with major awards for charitable efforts
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
Sponsors
More Sponsors Coming Soon
Become a Sponsor
If your organization serves entrepreneurs and growing ventures, we invite you to sponsor the Summit and engage 500+ founders, CEOs, investors, and leaders. We’ll partner with you to create strategic opportunities that connect your business with our network of Catholic entrepreneurs.
Contact
Please contact Marisa D’Amico at marisa@sentventures.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
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Partners
SENT Pitch Competition
Up to 3 teams. 1 high-stakes competition.
We're excited to bring back our annual SENT Pitch Competition, where emerging Catholic innovators will present their ventures to a panel of seasoned VCs and angel investors... to win a $10,000 cash prize.
SENT Mission Showcase
Get ready for the 3rd annual SENT Mission Showcase.
We will feature 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.
Schedule
To maximize your experience, we suggest that you arrive by 4pm on Tuesday, September 8 and depart after 1pm on Friday, September 11.
Full Agenda Coming Soon
Location and
Accommodations
Hilton Denver City Center
1701 California St, Denver, CO 80202
SENT is pleased to offer attendees an exclusive room block at the Hilton Denver City Center for $199 per night. Located in the heart of downtown Denver, this hotel offers the convenience of staying onsite at the conference venue, making it easy to move between sessions, networking, and rest without missing a moment.
With comfortable accommodations just steps from the Summit experience, booking within the SENT room block ensures you’re fully immersed in everything the conference has to offer. Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m., and check-out is at 11:00 a.m.
Schedule
| 6:00 – 8:00 PM |
Welcome Reception | Denver Ballroom
Join us for a special welcome gathering to meet fellow attendees, and settle in for the days ahead.
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| 6:30 – 7:00 AM | Confession |
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM | Mass |
| 8:00 – 8:30 AM | Adoration |
| 8:30 – 9:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:30 – 9:45 AM | Welcome Address |
| 9:45 – 10:45 AM | Opening Keynote |
| 10:45 – 11:15 AM | Break |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 12:15 – 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 – 3:00 PM |
AI, Technology, and the Human Person
Jeff Bartlett, 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.
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| 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Break |
| 3:30 – 4:30 PM |
Small Groups
One of the most valued parts of the Summit - peer groups! Gather with your assigned groups for conversation, prayer, and problem solving.
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| 5:30 – 8:00 PM |
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.
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| 8:00 PM | Evening Meetup |
| 6:30 – 7:00 AM | Confession |
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM | Mass |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM |
Leading in an Age of Emptiness
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.
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| 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:15 AM |
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.
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| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM |
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.
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| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 2:30 – 3:00 PM | Break |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Spiritual Hour |
| 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Cocktail Reception |
| 7:00 – 9:00 PM |
SENT Celebration Banquet
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.
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| 9:00 – 11:00 PM | Post Dinner Gathering |
| 6:30 – 7:00 AM | Confession |
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM | Mass |
| 8:30 – 10:30 AM | Breakfast |
Airport
Denver International Airport
35 minutes from downtown Denver
The best way to get to the Hilton Denver City Center is by flying into Denver International Airport, located 35 minutes from downtown Denver.
Transportation
You may take a rideshare or Denver’s Regional Transportation District to the hotel. From Denver International Airport, take the A-Line train to Union Station, then transfer to the free 16th Street Mall shuttle and get off at 16th & Champa. From there, it’s a short walk to the Denver Hilton City Center.
Holy Ghost Church
Downtown Denver
SENT is honored to celebrate Mass at the historic Holy Ghost Church in downtown Denver, which is staffed by the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. The church also offers daily Eucharistic Adoration from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing Summit attendees the opportunity to visit and spend time in prayer throughout the day.
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 4 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.