FORGE Men's Conference

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

Forge Conference 2026

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. The conference is open to males ages 16 or older. Come to Des Moines for world-class speakers, deep formation, sacramental grace, and brotherhood with 1000+ other men!

Conference Speakers

  • 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
  • Tim Carney - Author, Columnist at the Washington Examiner, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
  • Bishop William Joensen - Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines
  • Ricky Stanzi - Former University of Iowa Quarterback
  • Dan Spencer - Founder, Director - Legacy of Faith

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.

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