Essential Summit 2026 (dates TBA)
A gathering of leaders, families, and pastors focused on faith, family, and American values.
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH
- Date
- October 23
- Venue
- Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH
- Speakers
- Rosaria Butterfield, Frank Turek, Bishop Patrick Wooden, Aaron Baer
TL;DR
- Essential Summit 2026 convenes October 23 at Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH.
- The event brings together leaders, families, and pastors from across the nation under the theme Reviving the Roots: Restoring the American Family.
- Featured speakers include Rosaria Butterfield, Frank Turek, Bishop Patrick Wooden, and Aaron Baer.
- The summit includes worship, keynote sessions, and breakout discussions at a state-of-the-art facility.
About
Essential Summit frames itself as an initiative to equip leaders and families with faith-centered perspectives on American society. Sponsoring the event represents a strategic investment in religious freedom, family protection, and biblical truth. The Greater Columbus Convention Center, designed by Peter Eisenman, provides space for worship, keynote sessions, and substantive breakout discussions.
Who you'll find in the room
Leaders
Faith-oriented leaders from business, civic, and religious sectors attending from across the nation.
Families
Family members seeking faith-centered engagement on American values and social issues.
Pastors
Clergy and pastoral leaders from congregations nationwide.
Featured speakers
4 listedRosaria Butterfield
Author & Speaker
Frank Turek
Christian Apologist & Author · CrossExamined
Bishop Patrick Wooden
Senior Pastor · Upper Room Church of God in Christ
Aaron Baer
President · Center for Christian Virtue
Venue & travel
Venue
Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215Getting there
Over 4,000 covered parking spaces are available across connected garages with direct indoor skywalk access.
Getting there
John Glenn International Airport (CMH) is 10 minutes away with immediate access to I-670 and I-71.
Questions people ask
5 answeredEssential Summit 2026 takes place October 23 at Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Essential Summit is held at Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH.
The event gathers leaders, families, and pastors from across the nation.
Essential Summit appeals to those focused on faith-centered engagement with family and civic issues. The event attracts leaders and pastors with speakers of established prominence. Value depends on alignment with the summit's thematic priorities around family, faith, and American society.
The organizer does not publish a dress code. Religious conferences typically observe smart casual to business professional dress. Expect that most attendees will wear business casual or business professional attire.
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