Let’s learn to be modern-day saints … together.
“We have to be contemplative souls in the middle of the world, who strive to turn our work into prayer.” —St. Josemaría Escrivá
Inspired by the writings of St. Josemaría Escrivá, Workers in the Vineyard will explore his everyday spirituality of sanctifying our work with Christ and for Christ. St. Josemaría was often known to say, “We have to be contemplative souls in the middle of the world who strive to turn our work into prayer. Married people, single people, workers, intellectuals, farmers… right where they are can and should be good children of God.”
Join our YCP family as we learn from this wonderful “Saint of Ordinary Life”!
What to Expect
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The Saints
Prayer & the Sacraments
National Network
Join 800+ young professionals in their 20s and 30s, well-known Catholic speakers, executives, business leaders, priests, and religious for a beautiful weekend of faith, professional development, and fun. Break away from the noise of the world and encounter the way of everyday holiness with your YCP family.
National Network
Real Connections
This conference is designed to help you develop authentic relationships with other Catholics who share the same life stages and challenges as you. Share knowledge and experiences with your peers and invest in something greater than yourself as you work together toward the goal of becoming modern-day holy men and women.
Real Connections
Small Group Mentorship
Inspiring Role Models
Come learn from our impressive line-up of speakers, including Harrison Butker, two time Super Bowl Champion and kicker for the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, Gene Zanetti, founder and owner of Winning Mindset, and more. We’re also inviting YCP’s mentors and ambassadors, so you can network with seasoned Catholic business leaders.
Inspiring Role Models
Gala Celebration
Where
THE OMNI FRISCO HOTEL
11 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034
All 2024 YCP Conference activities will take place at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Frisco, Texas (the Dallas area). Reservations at the Omni are not included with your conference registration, and rooms will need to be booked independently.
Book your hotel room here.
Exclusive room rates start at $189 a night. We recommend booking your room early to ensure you can stay onsite for the conference weekend.
Our venue is at the center of The Star, a 91-acre entertainment district which is home to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys, and their 12,000 seat practice facility, the Ford Center, along with over 35 shops and restaurants. Everything from casual dining to world-class cuisine, boutique shopping, country dancing, and vibrant nightlife awaits just steps away from the hotel. Learn more about what you can do close by during your time in Texas here.
Complimentary self-parking is available within walking distance of the hotel. On-site valet is available for a cost.
Hotel & Venue
Speakers & Entertainment
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Msgr. C. Eugene Morris
Born in June of 1965, Msgr. Morris has been a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis since May of 1996. For two years, he served as the parochial vicar of Saint Gabriel the Archangel Parish in South St. Louis City before moving to St. George Parish and assuming a full-time teaching position at St. Mary’s High School. In 1999, Msgr. Morris was invited to pursue further studies at the Pontifical Athenaeum of Saint Anselm in Rome. He completed a license in sacramental theology in June of 2001 and returned to St. Louis where he began work at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. In July of 2005, he was named director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate and the Vicar for Deacons in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. In June of 2006, under the leadership of then Archbishop Raymond L. Burke (now Cardinal Burke), he established the St. Maximilian Kolbe House of Discernment and served as the director of the house for three years while continuing his other duties. In September of 2008, Monsignor was named a member of the Papal Household. From 2009 through 2010 he was the pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. In the fall of 2010, he began work at the Pontifical College Josephinum as the Director of Sacred Liturgy and Assistant Professor in sacred theology. During his tenure at the Josephinum, Msgr. Morris assisted with Holy Mass at St. Brendan the Navigator Parish in Hillard, OH and was a contributor on Saint Gabriel Catholic Radio in Columbus, OH. In June of 2018 Msgr. Morris was appointed Rector of the Oratory of Ss. Gregory and Augustine, a pastoral ministry of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis devoted to the celebration of the Holy Mass and the other sacraments according to the ancient rite of the Church.
Msgr. Morris has served as an assistant professor of Sacramental Theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and the Pontifical College Josephinum, a lecturer for the Paul VI Catechetical Institute and the spiritual advisor to the Marian Catechists in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He has been a visiting lecturer at the Liturgical Institute at St. Mary of the Lake University, Mundelein Seminary. Msgr. Morris has hosted a weekly radio program on WRYT, Catholic radio in St. Louis and has been a spiritual director for the Inner Life, a program on Relevant Radio. Msgr. Morris also was a weekly commentator on Catholic affairs for the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Catholic Radio in Cincinnati. Msgr. Morris had several programs on Saint Gabriel Catholic Radio in Columbus for four years. Msgr. Morris also served as chairman of the Advisory Board for Newman Connection. Monsignor frequently give talks, retreats and days of recollection on various topics related to the Catholic faith throughout the United States.
JENNIFER BAUGH
Jennifer founded Young Catholic Professionals in 2010 after working for Merrill Lynch and FTI Consulting and now serves as YCP’s Executive Director.
Jennifer is the Founder and Executive Director of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to ‘Work in Witness for Christ’. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing from Trinity University and her MBA from Texas A&M, graduating summa cum laude. Jennifer worked for Merrill Lynch in the Global Wealth Management practice and for FTI Consulting in the Corporate Restructuring practice before starting the YCP ministry in 2010. Jennifer has been interviewed on EWTN's "Life on the Rock", National Catholic Register, Word on Fire and several other international media outlets promoting the YCP apostolate.
PETER BLUTE
As Chief Operating Officer for Young Catholic Professionals, Peter manages national and chapter operations, expansion efforts, brand and marketing efforts, and volunteer support. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Dallas and then spent two years working in Rome, Italy and traveling across Europe as a staff member on UD’s study-abroad campus. After returning to Dallas he worked for OnTarget Partners growing their marketing and sales efforts prior to joining the YCP apostolate in 2014 as the non-profit’s second full-time employee.
HARRISON BUTKER
Harrison Butker is the Co-founder, President & COO of MDKeller, a multi-faceted holding company that partners with values-aligned companies. Most recently, MDKeller started Shepherd’s Men's Clothing Company.
Aside from his entrepreneurial work, Mr. Butker is also the three-time Super Bowl Champion placekicker for the Kansas City Chiefs and is one of the top kickers in the National Football League. A devout Catholic, he is married to his high school sweetheart and together they have three children.
He and his family founded the Butker Family Foundation to support causes important to them. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Regina Caeli Academy, an accredited PK-12 Classical homeschool hybrid academy, located in cities across the United States and the United Kingdom. Butker is also the Honorary Chairman for the Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City, an organization dedicated to helping make dreams come true for critically or chronically ill children.
GENE ZANNETTI
Nationally ranked, All-Ivy League Wrestler at the University of Pennsylvania. Founder of Wrestling Mindset which has worked with the Olympic Teams and professional athletes across the world. 2 Master’s Degrees in Exercise Science and Sport Psychology. School Psychologist; Certified Sports Nutritionist. Author of best selling book Predator Mindset: Succeed in Wrestling and Life.
Rob Hays
Rob Hays is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors of Ashford Hospitality Trust, a publicly-traded hotel ownership company with more than 80 hotels across the United States. Mr. Hays speaks frequently at industry and Wall Street investor conferences and appears often in both print and television media.
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, the Chairman of the Board of the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) in Washington DC, a member of the Synod Preparatory Commission for the Diocese of Dallas, and a commissioner on the Dallas Area Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness. He co-founded the Business Ethics Forum, which meets quarterly to provide business leaders regular formation in ethics, philosophy, natural law, and Catholic Social Doctrine. He is the lead organizer for the annual Dallas Successful Fathers Conference, now going into its 25th year. He and his wife Alicia have hosted nearly 40 lectures in their home, called the Cottonwood Lectures, on topics of faith, family, and culture, now going into its ninth year. He and his wife also work with the University of Dallas to host the Adoro Te Lecture Series to support the National Eucharistic Revival.
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 have been married for 19 years and have 7 children.
Dr. Jon Kirwan
Dr. Jon Kirwan is an Associate Professor of Theology and Director of the Doctor of Education Program at the University of St. Thomas (TX). He is a long-time educator and administrator, having served at the K-12 level for many years. With an MEd from the University of Massachusetts and a PhD in Theology from the University of Oxford, he specializes in 20th Century French Catholic thought and has published two monographs on the subject. He formerly taught at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in California and is a Fellow of the Core.
Fr. Luke Mata
Fr. Luke was born in Madrid, Spain in 1966 and is the second child of a family of nine children. His soccer skills and some prayers earned him a scholarship to Bergen Catholic High School in New Jersey. Fr. Luke graduated from Bergen Catholic in 1984 and was admitted into the University of Notre Dame.
At Notre Dame Fr. Mata earned a double degree in Economics and Computer Applications. He sang in the Notre Dame Glee Club, worked as a Teaching Assistant and served for two years as the president of the Spanish Club. During the summers Fr. Luke volunteered to work in poor, rural areas of Mexico. Those summer experiences inspired Fr. Mata to found Youth Service International, an organization that trains students to work in underprivileged areas in various parts of the United States and abroad, especially Central and South America.
After graduating from Notre Dame Fr. Luke worked as the president of Youth Service International while also serving as the United States Coordinator of youth formation for Opus Dei based in New York City.
In 1991 Fr. Mata was appointed to the organizing committee at the USCCB for the World Youth Day in Denver that would take place in 1993.
While in New York Fr. Luke pushed ahead with his theological studies in preparation for the priesthood, which eventually landed him in Rome at the heart of the Catholic Church.
Fr. Luke completed his bachelor’s in theology at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. He then earned a Masters in Philosophy at the same university. In 2006 Fr. Mata was ordained to the priesthood, in Rome, by the Bishop Prelate of Opus Dei, Javier Echevarria. In 2008, also at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, he successfully defended his Doctoral Dissertation and was awarded a PhD in Moral Philosophy.
While working on his PhD in Rome Fr. Luke had the great fortune of working in two Synods of Bishops, one with John Paul II and one with Benedict XVI.
Fr. Luke moved to Los Angeles in 2008 and now serves as the Vicar of Opus Dei for the West based in California. He also continues to preach retreats throughout the United States and devotes as much time as he can to providing spiritual direction to lay people, especially busy professional men and women.
Matchmakers In The City
Matchmakers In The City is an old school, personal matchmaking firm based in Beverly Hills. The team of Matchmakers work with successful men and women who are looking for committed relationships in an offline, confidential experience. Matchmakers In The City provides an in-person, all-inclusive matchmaking experience with concierge date planning, date feedback meetings, and one-on-one date coaching with celebrity experts. Co-founded 11 years ago by sisters and Celebrity Matchmakers Alessandra Conti and Cristina Conti Pineda, our team is regularly featured on FORBES, Access Hollywood, The LA Times, and more. To be matched by our team, visit www.matchmakersinthecity.com.
Alessandra Conti
Celebrity Matchmaker & Media Personality
One of the most sought after Matchmakers and Dating Coaches in Beverly Hills, Alessandra Conti specializes in high-profile, celebrity matches, and has been the personal Matchmaker to A-listers, royalty, and a number of public figures. Conti is a Matchmaker behind two seasons of MTV's Are You The One, and is a frequent media guest. Conti is the Matchmaker on Season 13 of Bravo TV's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the go-to Celebrity Matchmaker for NBC's Access Hollywood, was the Matchmaker on Vivica A. Fox's former show on CBS, Face The Truth, The CW, and Fox News among others. A regular media personality and contributor, Conti has been featured on Fox News, Elite Daily, Forbes, and more. With 11+ years of professional Matchmaking experience, Alessandra has worked with thousands of single men and women and is versed in the fields of interpersonal relationships, body language, and lie detection. A former member of the Forbes Business Council and a Matchmaking Institute Certified Matchmaker, Alessandra has been recognized as one of the top influencers in the Matchmaking field. Alessandra previously had residences in London, New York City, and Washington, D.C., and now calls Los Angeles home. For more, visit www.matchmakeralessandraconti.com, and keep up with her on Instagram at @matchmakeralessandraconti.
Cristina (Conti) Pineda
Celebrity Matchmaker & Dating Expert
Cristina (Conti) Pineda is Co-Founder and Celebrity Matchmaker at Matchmakers In The City. A frequent media guest, Pineda speaks on panels and gives talks about dating and relationships. Pineda is regularly featured on Relevant Radio's Trending With Timmerie, in a number of media outlets including Forbes and The Huffington Post. Pineda has published multiple feature articles on Elite Daily, YourTango.com, and Entity Magazine among others. A former beauty pageant competitor, Pineda perfected the arts of beauty, fashion, makeup, and presentation. Pineda holds a master’s degree from Oxford University and an Executive Matchmaker Certification from the Matchmaking Institute. Lauded by Patti Stanger, The Millionaire Matchmaker, as "the new generation of Matchmakers," Pineda has 11+ years of professional matchmaking experience, and has worked with professionals, CEOs, celebrities, athletes, and royals on their journey to finding love. Cristina was introduced to her husband by her sister and co-founder, Alessandra, and got married herself in April 2017. They welcomed their first baby boy in October of 2020 and their second in February of 2023. For more, visit www.MatchmakerCristinaConti.com and connect with her on Instagram @matchmakercristinapineda.
Fr. Ken Garaci, CPM
Fr. Ken lived the life of the prodigal son for most of his young adult life. Raised in a nominally Catholic family, who only lived the externals of the faith, Fr. Ken left the Catholic Church for many years. During that time he earned a business degree and worked as a business profession in Advanced R&D and software testing; a few years into his career he joined a few of his co-workers in establishing a $4.5 million Internet software company. Focused on money, fitness, and success, he made little room for God; but God did not give up on him. During this journey, God presented him with challenges that forced him to question his personal beliefs and the question “What is Truth?” Through a series of conversions, years of struggle, study and questioning, Fr. Ken found his way from agnosticism, to non-denominational Christianity, and ultimately back to the Catholic Church.
Fr. Ken joined the Fathers of Mercy in 2006 and was ordained in 2012. For two years, he served as an associate pastor of a medium sized parish and currently serves as a Missionary, webmaster and vocation director for the Fathers of Mercy. Fr. Ken has a great understanding of the personal and societal pressures that individuals face and knows what it is like to “hate coming to church.” His mission talks are for people of all levels of faith; from those who are madly in love with Jesus to those who struggle with church and religion.
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Kevin is the founder of One Visit Away, a major gift fundraising training company that coaches CEOs of Catholic and Christian nonprofits on how to grow relationships with their top donors. Additionally, One Visit Away provides an online training program that is used by hundreds of organizations worldwide.
Early in Kevin’s childhood his mom almost died from a massive stroke. She was completely paralyzed on the right side of her body and was miraculously healed through the intercession of Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos. Seeing this miracle at such an early age has given him the ability to help organizations and leaders reimagine what they believe God can achieve through their work.
He is a graduate from the University of Dallas, where he met his incredible wife Laura. They live in Dallas, TX with their 4 daughters.
Jeff Schiefelbein
Jeff Schiefelbein is a successful entrepreneur and culture-building expert with a long history of launching and leading businesses that use Catholic Social Teachings to achieve healthy growth and workplace excellence. He is a co-founder and managing partner at Undivided Life, a strategy and culture consulting firm.
Across his various startups, both nonprofit and for-profit, Jeff has received accolades and awards for culture, growth, innovation, volunteer service, and leadership. Most notably, Jeff received the National Points of Light Award in 2002 and the Texas A&M University Distinguished Young Alumni Award. His companies have also appeared dozens of times on prestigious lists like the INC 5000, Best Places to Work in America, Best Places to Work in Texas, Entrepreneur 360, and more.
Jeff is the President of the Board of Trustees for The Highlands School, and he serves on the boards of both the Catholic Music Initiative and The Catholic Foundation. Jeff also co-hosts a live radio show and a weekly podcast called the BeatiDudes.
Jeff lives in Irving, Texas, with his wife Amanda and their seven kids.
Colin Brady
Colin Brady is currently the Chief Creative and Technology Officer of AMGI studios. He is a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) and has worked as lead animator, animation director, supervising animator and co-director with animated film powerhouses Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic. His credits have included Toy Story, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, Men in Black II, Hugo, Hunger Games, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, and many others.
Colin holds 7 animation technology patents and is a founder of AMGI Studios, a new animation studio focused on using innovative technology and AI to create high quality animations in real time.
Our team
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YCP Career Services at the Conference
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At YCP, we are passionate about connecting talent from our nationwide network to values-driven companies, and our national conference is the perfect launching point for enhanced YCP Career Services! Join us onsite to connect with YCP-vetted, actively hiring businesses from all over the country. Sign up for the conference and complete the YCP Career Services Interest Form (see "Learn More") to have your resume viewable to participating organizations before the conference!
Company Tailgate, April 26, 8-10pm: Come on down to our Company Tailgate to soak up the Friday Night Lights and mingle with hiring managers and CEOs! Network and chill over yard games, music, drinks, and food trucks. It will be a knockout career fair with a fun Southern twist, and a record-breaking milestone in career services for YCP.
Come to the Conference
When
Starts:
26 April 2024
@ 3:00 pm CST
Ends:
28 April 2024
@ 12:00 pm CST
Where
When
Starts:
26 April 2024
@ 3:00 pm CST
Ends:
28 April 2024
@ 12:00 pm CST
Where
Omni Frisco
11 Cowboys Way
Frisco, TX 75034
Complimentary lots (Gaylord & Gridiron Lot, Silver & Blue Garages) are located within a short walk to the Omni Frisco Hotel. Omni Frisco Hotel only has valet parking available. Overnight parking with in/out privileges is $32 per day. Day and Event parking is $22 per event.
what you get
Conference Add-On- $30
Pre-Conference Workshop - 1:30pm Friday, April 26th, 2024The Gospel of Work wrestles with questions of the meaning, purpose, and attachment we have to (or in many cases, detachment from) our jobs & careers. Join Andreas Widmer of Catholic University of America at his pre-conference workshop to experience this good news for yourself and come away with the life-giving fruits of your labor.
See Precon Schedule tab for more details.
what you get
Conference Add-On- $30
Pre-Conference Workshop - 1:30pm Friday, April 26th, 2024The Gospel of Work wrestles with questions of the meaning, purpose, and attachment we have to (or in many cases, detachment from) our jobs & careers. Join Andreas Widmer of Catholic University of America at his pre-conference workshop to experience this good news for yourself and come away with the life-giving fruits of your labor.
See Precon Schedule tab for more details.
Schedule
Thursday, 25 April, 2024
National Networking Happy Hour: 7:00 pm
Hosted nearby the Omni, join conference attendees, business leaders, and Dallas-Fort Worth YCP chapters to kick off our 2024 YCP Conference weekend!
Friday, 26 April, 2024
National Leadership Summit (NLS): 9:00 am
Exclusive pre-conference workshop for Chapter Leaders, Board Members, and Chaplains.
Learn, Pray, Grow.
Gospel of Work Pre-Conference Workshop: 1:30 pm
A 90-minute pre-conference workshop led by a former Swiss Guard with 30 years of business leadership experience, an internationally recognized entrepreneur and author, and a non-profit expert and experienced spiritual director all currently in-residence at the Catholic University of America’s prestigious Busch School of Business. This pre-conference workshop comes with pre-session access to the brand new Gospel of Work video series!
This workshop is for you if:
1. You want to know what it actually means to be fulfilled in your secular job
2. You find yourself torn between your faith and your work
3. You are striving for sainthood amidst it all
During this experience, you will:
- Gain tools for confident decision making
- Develop a personalized and actionable plan of life
- Learn to distinguish your thin from your thick desires to love fully and serve with joy
YCP Conference Workshop:
- Plan of Life - Andreas Widmer
- Thick and Thin Desires - Luke Burgis
- Discernment in Your Work Life - Rebecca Teti
- Live Q&A
Optional Zoom Webinars:
- Week of March 1: Kickoff & Explanation
- Week of March 15: Vocation
- Week of April 5: Role Models
A glimpse into the cutting edge Gospel of Work video series:
1. Culture of Calculation
2. Culture of Conformity
3. 3 Levels of Vocation
4. Plan of Life
5. Do What’s Right
6. Humility & Detachment
7. Purpose of Business - CSR
8. Unity of Life
About the speakers:
Friday, 26 April, 2024
Conference Check-In: Opens 3:00 pm
Pick up your conference welcome package to prepare for the exciting weekend ahead.
Opening Mass: 3:30 pm
Happy Hour & Sponsor Exhibition: 4:30/4:45 pm
Grab a drink and meet some new YCP friends at our opening social.
Brief Overview: 6:00 pm - Fr. Luke Mata
Keynote: 6:10 pm - Colin Brady
Company Tailgate: 8:00 pm
Come on down to our Company Tailgate to soak up the Friday Night Lights and mingle with hiring managers and CEOs! Network and chill over yard games, music, drinks, and food trucks. It will be a knockout career fair with a fun Southern twist, and a record-breaking milestone in career services for YCP.
Saturday, 27 April, 2024
President's Breakfast: 7:00 am
Rosary: 8:30 am
Mass: 9:00 am - Fr. Luke Mata
Belong Lounge Meet and Greet for YCP Belong Members: 10:00 am - Dina Dwyer-Owens
Keynote: 10:30 am - Msgr. Morris
Adoration: 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Lunch: 12:30–2 pm
St. Joseph's Workshop mentorship session: 2:15–3:45 pm
Traveler's Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm
Meet the Matchmakers: Cocktails and Connections: 5:30 pm
Premiere Networking Event featuring Harrison Butker: 5:30 pm
Pre-Gala Reception: 6:00–7:00 pm
Evening Gala: 7:00–11:00 pm - Harrison Butker at 8 pm
Sunday, 28 April, 2024
Traveler's Mass: 7:00 am
Rosary: 9:00 am
Keynote: 9:30 am - Gene Zanetti
Closing Mass: 10:45 am - Bishop Burns
Final Blessing and Send-Off: 11:45 am
Conference Ends: 12:00 pm
Schedule
Thursday, 25 April, 2024
National Networking Happy Hour: 7:00 pm
Hosted nearby the Omni, join conference attendees, business leaders, and Dallas-Fort Worth YCP chapters to kick off our 2024 YCP Conference weekend! More details to be announced in 2024.
Friday, 26 April, 2024
National Leadership Summit (NLS): 9:00 am
Exclusive pre-conference workshop for Chapter Leaders, Board Members, and Chaplains.
Learn, Pray, Grow.
Gospel of Work Pre-Conference Workshop: 1:30 pm
A 90-minute pre-conference workshop led by a former Swiss Guard with 30 years of business leadership experience, an internationally recognized entrepreneur and author, and a non-profit expert and experienced spiritual director all currently in-residence at the Catholic University of America’s prestigious Busch School of Business. This pre-conference workshop comes with pre-session access to the brand new Gospel of Work video series!
This workshop is for you if:
1. You want to know what it actually means to be fulfilled in your secular job
2. You find yourself torn between your faith and your work
3. You are striving for sainthood amidst it all
During this experience, you will:
- Gain tools for confident decision making
- Develop a personalized and actionable plan of life
- Learn to distinguish your thin from your thick desires to love fully and serve with joy
YCP Conference Workshop:
- Plan of Life - Andreas Widmer
- Thick and Thin Desires - Luke Burgis
- Discernment in Your Work Life - Rebecca Teti
- Live Q&A
Optional Zoom Webinars:
- Week of March 1: Kickoff & Explanation
- Week of March 15: Vocation
- Week of April 5: Role Models
A glimpse into the cutting edge Gospel of Work video series:
1. Culture of Calculation
2. Culture of Conformity
3. 3 Levels of Vocation
4. Plan of Life
5. Do What’s Right
6. Humility & Detachment
7. Purpose of Business - CSR
8. Unity of Life
About the speakers:
Friday, 26 April, 2024
Conference Check-In: Opens 3:00 pm
Pick up your conference welcome package to prepare for the exciting weekend ahead.
Opening Mass: 3:30 pm
Happy Hour & Sponsor Exhibition: 4:30/4:45 pm
Grab a drink and meet some new YCP friends at our opening social.
Keynote: 6:00 pm
Evening Event: 8:00 pm
Come on down to our Company Tailgate to soak up the Friday Night Lights and mingle with hiring managers and CEOs! Network and chill over yard games, music, drinks, and food trucks. It will be a knockout career fair with a fun Southern twist, and a record-breaking milestone in career services for YCP.
Saturday, 27 April, 2024
Rosary: 8:30 am
Mass: 9:00 am
Keynote: 10:30 am
Adoration: 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Lunch: 12:30–2 pm
Enjoy the company of the YCP community over a provided lunch (dietary restriction options available).
St. Joseph's Workshop mentorship sessions: 2:15-3:45 pm
Traveler's Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm
Meet the Matchmakers: Cocktails and Connections: 5:30 pm
Hosted by Matchmakers in the City
Premiere Networking Event featuring Harrison Butker: 5:30 pm
Invitation Only
Pre-Gala Reception: 6:00-7:00 pm
Enjoy a drink and further conversations with your YCP family!
Evening Gala: 7:00–11:00 pm
Attend our elegant Gala dinner with hundreds of young Catholics, and dance the night away with our live band.
Sunday, 28 April, 2024
Rosary: 9:00 am
Keynote: 9:30 am
Mass: 10:45 am
Conference Ends: 12:00 pm
Sponsors
Want to engage young Catholics in your organization? Or want to hire ethical, professional, virtuous employees? Or just want to share your mission and support emerging Catholic leaders?
Join us at our National Conference and sponsor a keynote or make some impressions through social media and a premium booth at our 3-day conference. We have lots of great opportunities to reach our large event audience as well as the national YCP network.
Additionally, our sponsors help create an unforgettable conference experience for our members. We are so grateful for their support and willingness to join us in such a unique way to help empower our young professionals at such pivotal points in their careers.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of our 2024 Conference, please click below to learn more and to reach out to us!
Sponsors
Want to engage young Catholics in your organization? Or want to hire ethical, professional, virtuous employees? Or just want to share your mission and support emerging Catholic leaders?
Join us at our National Conference and sponsor a keynote or make some impressions through social media and a premium booth at our 3-day conference. We have lots of great opportunities to reach our large event audience as well as the national YCP network.
Additionally, our sponsors help create an unforgettable conference experience for our members. We are so grateful for their support and willingness to join us in such a unique way to help empower our young professionals at such pivotal points in their careers.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of our 2024 Conference, please click below to learn more and to reach out to us!
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What is your cancellation policy?
On or before March 3, 2024: tickets are 100% refundable.
From March 4, 2024 - March 31, 2024: tickets are 50% refundable.
Beginning on April 1, 2024: no refunds will be given.
Click below to reach out to us regarding canceling your conference ticket.
What if I can't come for a day?
YCP Conference programming builds upon itself each day. With this in mind, we do not sell “day passes” or lower priced tickets for those who may not be able to make particular days of the event. However, tickets are available for JUST the evening gala on Saturday, April 27 for those who can’t make it to the whole conference or simply just want to attend this special evening in support of YCP.
Who are the speakers?
You can find a full list of our speakers and their bios under the “Speakers” tab.
Will Mass, Adoration and Confession be available?
Yes, Mass will be celebrated each morning and both Adoration and Confession will be available throughout the weekend.
I am interested in being an Executive Mentor. How can I sign up?
Please click below and contact us to let us know and a member of our staff will be in touch to speak with you further about the role and the opportunity.
Will there be small groups this year?
Yes! During our breakout sessions, after the speaker gives a presentation, everyone will get the opportunity to break into small groups led by an Executive Mentor. Mentors will then guide their small group through a small group discussion that incorporates the topic of the session.
I am only going to the gala. Where should I go and when?
The gala will take place within our conference venue, Omni Frisco Hotel. Join us at 6pm for the pre-gala reception.
If I purchased a “Gala Only” ticket, what does that include?
“Gala Only” tickets include admission to the reception prior to dinner, a seat at a table for dinner (our gala is open seating for all guests except those who are made aware of their reserved seats ahead of time), and a joyful evening of networking and dancing with your YCP family!
What is the “Mentor Luncheon” I see in my registration form?
This is a lunch for speakers, sponsors, priests/religious, YCP board members, mentors, and supporters over 40 years old.
If you are attending, you will receive an email with details prior to the event and upon arrival at the conference.
What is the attire for the Saturday evening gala?
Our annual gala is black-tie optional. Time to get dressed up in your formal wear for an unforgettable evening!
Is there a dress code for the conference?
Please dress business casual during all conference activities (except for at the Gala—see below!).
Is transportation provided to and from the airport?
Transportation from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport or Dallas Love Field Airport will not be provided by YCP. The DFW airport is the closest airport in proximity to the conference venue.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
When completing your online registration form, you can let us know what restrictions you have so we can be sure to accommodate them.
Will food and beverages be provided?
Lunch and dinner on Saturday, April 27 will be provided for all conference attendees. Snacks and refreshments will also be available each day of the event for everyone.
Breakfast will not be provide on Friday, Saturday or Sunday mornings. There are options available for purchase at the Omni and many restaurants nearby as well.
Dinner on Friday, April 26 will not be provided and all attendees will need to purchase on their own. There are many incredible restaurants just steps away from our venue with unique discounts just for YCP!
Lunch on Friday, April 26 will be provided for those attending the National Leadership Summit (NLS).
What is included with my conference ticket?
Admission to all liturgies, keynote presentations, breakout sessions, happy hours, and the Saturday evening gala celebration.
Lunch and dinner on Saturday in addition to refreshments and snacks throughout the weekend.
Your ticket does not include a hotel room at the Omni Frisco. We'll provide a link to the exclusive Omni rates soon. This rate will no longer be available after Thursday, April 4, 2024 or whenever rooms sell out - whichever comes first.
Airfare is also not included and will need to be booked independently.
I am coming to the conference alone and would like to split the cost of a room with someone. Is it possible to find a roommate?
We can do our best to help you find a roommate! Click below and contact us to let us know you’d like one. If another attendee reaches out to tell us that they also would like a roommate, we can connect you with them!
Do I have to book a hotel room at the conference venue?
Reserving a room at our venue is not required, but recommended as all conference activities will be just a short elevator ride away! You are welcome to stay elsewhere if you’d like. See the hotel info and booking link above to reserve your room. The exclusive hotel rate will no longer be available after Thursday, April 4, 2024 or whenever rooms sell out - whichever comes first.
When and where is the conference?
The conference will be held at the Omni Frisco in Frisco, Texas from April 26-28, 2024. You can learn more about our venue and book your stay under the “Hotel & Venue” tab.
When is the registration deadline?
Registration closes March 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm CST, unless we sell out prior to this date! Space is limited—we’ve sold out before and we anticipate doing so again, so buy your ticket today!
What is the parking situation?
Complimentary lots (Gaylord & Gridiron Lot, Silver & Blue Garages) are located within a short walk to the Omni Frisco Hotel. Omni Frisco Hotel only has valet parking available. Overnight parking with in/out privileges is $32 per day. Day and Event parking is $22 per event.
Further Questions?
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