2025 Event

10th Annual Pitch Competition and Conference

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

Elevate your Kingdom impact by investing in companies transforming our world - both economically and spiritually.

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
"First Time at the Lion's Den: Venture 101"
11:00am: General Registration Begins
11:30am - 1:00pm: Lunch: Opening Session and Welcome
Opening Session: Why Invest in Africa with Henry Kaestner
Celebrating 10 years of the Lion's Den DFW
1:30pm - 5:30pm: Breakout Sessions
Track: BAM in Africa (Keynote Theme)
Track: Investing
Track: Targeted Themes
6:30pm - 9:00pm: Off-SiteDinner:
Texas Live! PBR Room

April 10, 2025

8:00am: Registration
8:30am: Opening Session
9:00am - 12:00 pm: 10th Annual Pitch Competition
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Networking Lunch
1:15pm - 2:00pm: Keynote Speaker
" The Hope for Africa in the 21st Century" Nick Vujicic
2:15pm - 5:30pm: Breakout Sessions
Accredited Investors: Deep Dive
Track: Entrepreneurship
Track: Faith + Work
6:00pm - 9:00pm: On-site Dinner at DBU