FORGE Men's Conference

February 28, 2026 8:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Location: Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

The FORGE Conference 2026 is an event for any man looking to succeed against the threats of the modern world. This landmark event will empower current and future fathers to flourish in their day-to-day lives. Come to Des Moines for world-class speakers, deep formation, sacramental grace, and brotherhood with 1000+ other men!

Speakers

Additional speakers to be finalized on rolling basis. Stay tuned!

Jason Evert - Author, International Speaker, CEO at Chastity Project
Dr. Edward Sri - Vice President – FOCUS, Theologian, Author
Matthew Breuninger, Ph.D. - Author, Psychologist, Speaker
Paul J. Kim - Speaker, Evangelist, Musician
John Bishop, Ph.D. - Executive Director – FORGE, Theologian

Conference Schedule

The FORGE Conference provides a unique blend of high-impact, short-form keynotes paired with extended breakout sessions. The conference moves fast for a reason. At FORGE, we aim to provide busy men with a leveraged experience, honoring the sacrifice that families and communities make for them to attend. Conference breakout sessions are split into two tracks.

Note, FORGE has been blessed with dozens of priests who will accompany men throughout the conference and offer confession.