Tuesday, May 19, 2026 & Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Armes Family Christian Leadership in Business Summit aims to empower Christian leaders in the business world. The annual summit is designed to equip men and women to:
- Be the light of the world (Matthew 5:14)
- Fulfill their calling as ambassadors of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20)
- Grow as servant leaders (Mark 10:42-45)
This year’s summit includes captivating keynote speakers, insightful breakout sessions led by esteemed faculty and researchers from the Hankamer School of Business, and invaluable networking opportunities. The summit will serve to encourage Christian leaders of all experience levels or backgrounds, as well as aspiring students from the HSB.
Event Details
Location: Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation
1621 S 3rd St., Waco, TX 76706
Parking: Please refer to the Hankamer School of Business visitor parking map. We recommend parking at the Speight Parking Garage, located at the corner of 4th and Speight.
Attire: Business Casual
Agenda
- 2:00 p.m. – Registration opens (Foster Mezzanine)
- 2:45 p.m. – Welcome: Matt Quade, Ph.D. (Foster 250)
- 2:50 p.m. – President’s Remarks: President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D. (Foster 250)
- 3:00 p.m. – Keynote 1: Jovan Overshown (Foster 250)
- 3:45 p.m. – Networking Break (Foster Mezzanine)
- 4:15 p.m. – Breakout Session 1 with Faculty (Foster Classrooms)
- 5:15 p.m. – Breakout Session 2 with Faculty (Foster Classrooms)
- 6:00 p.m. – Networking Break (Foster Mezzanine)
- 6:30 p.m. – Dinner (Foster 250)
- 7:05 p.m. – Dean’s Remarks: Dean David M. Szymanski, Ph.D. (Foster 250)
- 7:15 p.m. – Keynote 2: Jeremy Fudge (Foster 250)
- 8:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks: Matt Quade, Ph.D. (Foster 250)
- 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast (Foster 250)
- 8:45 a.m. – Charge and Blessing (Foster 250)
- 9:00 a.m. – Keynote 3: David Brooks (Foster 240)
- 9:45 a.m. – Breakout Session 3 with Faculty (Foster Classrooms)
- 10:45 a.m. – Breakout Session 4 with Faculty (Foster Classrooms)
- 11:40 a.m. – Keynote 4: Margaret Diddams, Ph.D. (Foster 240)
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch (Foster 250)
- 1:00 p.m. – Young Leader Panel: David Winston, Meredith Cole, Richard Cunningham, and Moderator: Dale Wallace (Foster 250)
- 2:00 p.m. – Keynote 5: Elizabeth Carlyle, J.D. (Foster 250)
- 2:45 p.m. – Closing Remarks: Matt Quade, Ph.D. (Foster 250)
Young Leader Panelists
Breakout Session Faculty Leaders
To learn more about each session, explore the full details, and meet the speakers below.
From Boardroom to Bethlehem: Christ-Centered B2B Strategies
Stewardship as Strategy: Discerning the Purpose and Practice of Business
Cultivating Cross-Cultural Wisdom: Navigating Biblical Worldview Beyond Borders
Do I Love My Neighbor? How Mild Preferences Among Workers Can Build Silos
Why Perceived Fairness is so Important to Global Supply Chains
Between Sanctuary and Sovereignty: Toward a Faithful Framework on Immigration
Building Things That Matter - Encouragement for Christ-Following Leaders
God and Mammon: a Biblical Christian Entrepreneurship Perspective
Christian Leadership and Moral Responsibility in the AI Era
Legacy Leadership: The Leadership Wisdom of the Apostle Paul
A Look Back at the Summit
A Look Back at the Summit
Take a look at moments from the Armes Family Christian Leadership in Business Summit, where dedicated Christian business leaders came together to be encouraged, challenged and equipped to lead with faith and purpose. Explore the 2025 photo gallery and highlights from 2024.
Questions
Registration for this event is closed. If you’d like to inquire about openings available to attend this event, please email AdvancementEvents@baylor.edu. Please email Caryn Williams at Caryn_Williams@baylor.edu with any questions pertaining to this event.
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." – Matthew 5:14-16