Why Attend The Lion's Den DFW 2025?

Join us for a two-day immersive event where faith-driven investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders connect to fund and scale redemptive businesses.

Key Event Highlights:

• 10th Annual Pitch Competition – Watch top entrepreneurs present faith-driven startups
• Inspiring Speakers – Featuring our Keynote Speaker, Nick Vujicic and more industry leaders
• Networking with Investors – Build partnerships that create lasting impact
• Deep Dive Investor Sessions – Exclusive investor insights on business as mission
• Breakout Sessions – Faith-driven leadership, venture funding, and impact investing

Increase your reach through investing in companies that are changing the world economically and spiritually.

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Registration and Event Details 

The conference will feature our 10th annual pitch competition, a special keynote luncheon with Henry Kaestner, keynote speaker Nick Vujicic, guest speakers, networking, investor deep dives, accredited investor dinners, and more. We welcome everyone to participate, form relationships, learn from leading industry experts, and support kingdom-minded businesses looking to launch their ideas into reality that will bring forth an impact for the kingdom of God. 

Full Accredited Investor Package
$375

Full Event Registration Includes:

• Investor Data Room and invitation to a "Deep Dive" for deal flow
• Panels and sessions on relevant topics​ for Christian investors
• 2 Networking Dinners
• Annual Pitch Competition
• Luncheon with a Keynote Speaker: Nick Vujicic

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General Full Event Package
$315 

​Full Event Registration Includes full event access on April 9th & 10th: 

• Panels and sessions on relevant topics for Christian investors
• 2 Networking Dinners
• Annual Pitch Competition
• Luncheon with a Keynote Panel
• Keynote Speaker: Nick Vujicic​ ​

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1-Day Event Package
$255

Can't make the event both days?
​Join us April 9, 2025 for:

• Networking Lunch
• Breakouts and panels
• Networking Dinner

Join us April 10, 2025 for:

• Annual Pitch Competition
• Keynote Luncheon
• Panels and sessions on relevant topics
• Networking Dinner

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Student Registration

Students are invited to join April 10th, 2025 for free to experience our 10th annual pitch competition, keynote speaker Nick Vujicic and breakouts in the afternoon!  $25 to cover the cost of the lunch.

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2025 KEYNOTE

Announcing our 2025 Lion's Den Keynote Speaker, Nick Vujicic!

Nick's incredible story of resilience, faith, and perseverance has inspired millions around the world. As a world-renowned speaker, best-selling author, and leader, he challenges us to embrace life without limits. This will be an unforgettable and inspiring event- perfect for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone passionate about faith-driven impact. You do not want to miss it, April 9-10 at Dallas Baptist University. To hear more of Nick's story and impact around the world, follow the link below and register today to grab your spot!

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Conference Schedule

April 9, 2025

9:30am: Registration for First Time Attendees
10:00am - 11:00am: Introductory Track
11:00 am: General Registration Begins
11:30am - 1:00pm: Lunch: Opening Session and Welcome
1:30pm - 5:30pm: Breakout Sessions
6:30pm - 9:00pm: Off-Site Dinner

April 10, 2025

8:00am:  Registration
8:30am:  Opening Session
9:00am - 12:00pm:  10th Annual Pitch Competition 
12:00pm - 1:00pm:  Networking Lunch
1:15pm - 2:00pm: Keynote Speaker
2:15pm - 5:30pm: Breakout Sessions
6:00pm - 9:00pm: On-site Dinner at DBU

Thank You to Our Sponsors!