PROGRAM OVERVIEW

MAIN EVENT PRE-SERIES POST-SERIES CONGRESS FAQs

A GLOBAL MEETING POINT FOR THE BAM COMMUNITY

Join us at a virtual main event framed by a lead-in series of monthly webinars and a follow-up series of workshops and meet-ups.

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OPEN APRIL MAIN EVENT SCHEDULE

PRE-CONGRESS SERIES OVERVIEW

Clusters of three interactive webinars each month in October, November, January, February and March – plus network Roundtables in December

If you missed the Pre-Congress Series, all 15 webinars are now available to watch in the BGlobal Congress Zone for Premium Pass holders

OCTOBER OPPORTUNITIES

Sharing challenges and opportunities for each stage of the BAM journey. Fireside chats each day with BAM practitioners and mentors of multiple BAM companies. Talks from experience leaders from different continents, with time for an interactive Q&A session. Plus, join a listening exercise that will give us a snapshot of the BAM community and help shape the agenda for later workshops.https://bamglobal.org/congress-program/pre-congress-webinars/#october – MORE INFORMATION

NOVEMBER NETWORKING

This month we are creating opportunities for you to connect with like-minded people around industry networks, geographical areas and issue-focused groups. Learn from experienced leaders that have created networks and ecosystems around the world and explore your felt-needs for partnerships and connections. Plus we’ll launch the BAM Digital Expo this month!https://bamglobal.org/congress-program/pre-congress-webinars/#november – MORE INFORMATION

DECEMBER DIALOGUE

No webinars this month, but instead online collaborative sessions for the networks that connected in November. Join hosted Roundtable sessions to discuss critical issues for your particular industry, geographical area or interest and explore strategic ideas for collaboration for the coming year.https://bamglobal.org/congress-program/pre-congress-webinars/#december – MORE INFORMATION

JANUARY JOURNEYS

Hear BAM practitioners journeys and case studies as they share their stories. Includes Q&A with practitioners and other opportunities for interaction. Stories centred around one theme each day: Making Disciples through Business, Breaking the Chains of Poverty and Injustice, and Nurturing Strong BAM Companies.https://bamglobal.org/congress-program/pre-congress-webinars/#january – MORE INFORMATION

FEBRUARY FUTURE-THINK

Exploring Big Hairy Audacious Goals for the next decade of the BAM movement! Prayerfully considering what the Lord might do in and through us in the coming years as we follow Him in business. We will hear from leaders on critical areas for transformation and growth.https://bamglobal.org/congress-program/pre-congress-webinars/#february – MORE INFORMATION

MARCH MILESTONES

Sharing preliminary outcomes and reports on the three major BAM Consultations that are taking place this year. Shared learning and tools for business leaders, mission leaders and investors. Presentations on: BAM and Mission Agencies, BAM and Creation Care, and BAM Investing.https://bamglobal.org/congress-program/pre-congress-webinars/#march – MORE INFORMATION

OCTOBER OPPORTUNITIES

Sharing challenges and opportunities for each stage of the BAM journey. Fireside chats each day with BAM practitioners and mentors of multiple BAM companies. Talks from experience leaders from different continents, with time for an interactive Q&A session. Plus, join a listening exercise that will give us a snapshot of the BAM community and help shape the agenda for later workshops.https://bamglobal.org/congress-program/pre-congress-webinars/#october – MORE INFORMATION

NOVEMBER NETWORKING

This month we are creating opportunities for you to connect with like-minded people around industry networks, geographical areas and issue-focused groups. Learn from experienced leaders that have created networks and ecosystems around the world and explore your felt-needs for partnerships and connections. Plus we’ll launch the BAM Digital Expo this month!

DECEMBER DIALOGUE

No webinars this month, but instead online collaborative sessions for the networks that connected in November. Join hosted Roundtable sessions to discuss critical issues for your particular industry, geographical area or interest and explore strategic ideas for collaboration for the coming year.

JANUARY JOURNEYS

Hear BAM practitioners journeys and case studies as they share their stories. Includes Q&A with practitioners and other opportunities for interaction. Stories centred around one theme each day: Making Disciples through Business, Breaking the Chains of Poverty and Injustice, and Nurturing Strong BAM Companies.

FEBRUARY FUTURE-THINK

Exploring Big Hairy Audacious Goals for the next decade of the BAM movement! Prayerfully considering what the Lord might do in and through us in the coming years as we follow Him in business. We will hear from leaders on critical areas for transformation and growth.

MARCH MILESTONES

Sharing preliminary outcomes and reports on the three major BAM Consultations that are taking place this year. Shared learning and tools for business leaders, mission leaders and investors. Presentations on: BAM and Mission Agencies, BAM and Creation Care, and BAM Investing.

FULL PRE-CONGRESS WEBINAR PROGRAM

BAM GLOBAL CONGRESS
28 – 30 APRIL 2021

MAIN EVENT ONLINE

The BAM Global Congress is designed to be a unique landmark gathering of leaders and practitioners from all continents – the ultimate ‘one-stop shop’ for the global BAM movement.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

BAM DIGITAL EXPO

BGLOBAL APP

CASE STUDIES

NETWORKING TIMES

BREAKOUTS & WORKSHOPS

PANELS & FIRESIDE CHATS

THE LION’S DEN

OPEN APRIL MAIN EVENT SCHEDULE

BAM GLOBAL CONGRESS SPEAKERS

CONGRESS CONVENORS & EMCEES

MAIN STAGE SPEAKERS

BREAKOUT SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

Renita Reed-Thomson

Peter Greer

Aimee Minnich

Mike Baer

Hakan Sandberg

Robert Bush

Larry Sharp

David Skews

Jai Sharma

Amanda Prussak

Emeline Nde

James Waters

Paulo

Andre Mann

TJ Britton

Vip Vipperman

Andrew Clark

Jonna Eleccion

Anna Tsfasman

David Skews

Ron Duggins

Patrick Lai

Roxanne Addink de Graaf

Mark Plummer

Jeffrey Lee

Matthew Rohrs

Dwight Nordstrom

Adrian Buhai

Sitthavee Teerakulchon

Tun Ong

Cosma Gatere

Sam Cho

Devin

Grace Muchiri

Jack Benjamin

Anugraha Gaikwad

Mikhail Dubrovskiy

Jonathan Bridges

Gertjan van Laar

Doug Seebeck

Michael Bates

Julian Foe

Djunaidi Lie

Brent McHugh

JoAnn Flett

Ross O’Brien

James Millar

Stu Minshew

Lydia Nakayenze-Schubert

Peter Ramzy

Kevin Schneider

Danilo Brizola

Peter Thew

Jim Page

Paul Unsworth

James Reiner

Gary Ford

Sylvie Somerville

Ed Gillentine

PLUS MORE SPEAKERS & PANELISTS!

MAIN STAGE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

WEDNESDAY 28 APRIL
CELEBRATE
Keynote Theme
BAM AND THE GREAT COMMISSION
MAIN STAGE 1
Reflection: Cultivating a Habit of Celebrating
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BAM and the Great Commission
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Story: Jam and Transformation
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Speaker Q&A
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MAIN STAGE 2
Story: Showing People the Kingdom, Introducing Them to the King
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BAM and the Great Commision in South Asia
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Fireside Chat: Challenges and Opportunities of Doing BAM in Unreached Places

THURSDAY 29 APRIL
CONNECT
Keynote Theme
BAM AND THE CREATION MANDATE
MAIN STAGE 3
Reflection: Connect: Worship, Spread, Cultivate
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Work as Unto the Lord Christ
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Story: Business as an Expression of God’s Kingdom
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Speaker Q&A
MAIN STAGE 4
Story: Restoring Dignity Through Business
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How Business Helps People & Planet Flourish
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Fireside Chat: Your Kingdom Come… Through Business
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FRIDAY 30 APRIL
CREATE
Keynote Theme
BAM AND THE GREAT COMMANDMENT
MAIN STAGE 5
Reflection: Creating with the Creator
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BAM and Loving Our Neighbour
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Story: House of Diamonds
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Speaker Q&A
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MAIN STAGE 6
Story: Baked Goods, Doing Good!
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It’s None of Your Business! Business Fights Poverty
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Fireside Chat: Business as Mission… Looking Forward into the Next Decade of BAM

OPEN APRIL TIME SCHEDULE

BREAKOUT PROGRAM OVERVIEW

BREAKOUT SESSION
A
WEDNESDAY 28 APRIL 13:10 UTC
SEMINARS
Getting Started with Lean Startup
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How to Effectively Measure Kingdom Impact
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Coaching & Consulting to BAM Companies
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Economics of Mutuality
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Enduring in BAM: Avoiding Drift & Staying Healthy
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BAM & Forcibly Displaced People
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10 Things for BAM in the Future
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Engaging BAM in Academia 1
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Reimagine the Power of BAM: The Role of the Church

BREAKOUT SESSION
B
WEDNESDAY 28 APRIL 14:00 UTC
SEMINARS & PANELS
Environmental Management for BAM Practitioners
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Principles & Practices for a Kingdom-focused Business that Loves the Poor
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BAM Investment
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Freedom Business: Business Solutions to Human Trafficking
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Staying Mission True & Succession Planning
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Pre-BAM: Steps to Get Ready & Getting Started
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Limping Along? Come & Share Your Business Struggles
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Engaging BAM in Academia 2
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BAM and the Church
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Mission Agencies and BAM

BREAKOUT SESSION
C
FRIDAY 30 APRIL 13:10 UTC
CASE STUDIES
Coffee: From Farm to Cup
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Agriculture & Food Production
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BAM in Near Places: Impact Not So Far from Home
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Artisan & Hand Crafted Products
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Manufacturing & Production
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Hospitality & Restaurants
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IT & Technology Businesses
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Business Training, Incubation & Acceleration
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Property & Construction
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Adventures & Extremes
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Creative Education Companies

BREAKOUT SESSION
D
FRIDAY 30 APRIL 14:00 UTC
PANELS
Metrics & Measuring BAM Impact: What is Success?
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Fighting Poverty Through Job Creation
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BAM Incubation & Acceleration: Lessons Learned
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Dealing with Corruption
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Surviving Startup
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Repurposing Your Business: A Journey into BAM
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Spiritual Impact: Walking with Jesus in Your Daily Company Life
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How to Put on a Lion’s Den Event in Your Location

OPEN APRIL TIME SCHEDULE

POST-SERIES PROGRAM

Workshops, Panels and Meetups each month in May, June and July 2021

HOSTED ON THE SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH IN HOPIN

Post-Congress Events start at 13:00 UTC and last for 90 minutes

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MEETUPS for Network Groups, Roundtables, Prayer + ‘Town Hall’ Sessions

13 May | 10 June | 8 July

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WORKSHOPS on Practical BAM Topics – topic schedule coming soon

20 May | 17 June | 15 July

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PANELS with BAM leaders and experts – panel schedule coming soon

27 May | 24 June | 22 July

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OPT IN TO AS FEW OR AS MANY OF OUR POST-SERIES EVENTS AS YOU LIKE

PROGRAM DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED

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MAIN EVENT CONGRESS ONLINE
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MAY – JUNE

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WHO SHOULD JOIN?

Wherever you are on your BAM journey, this multi-faceted online event is for you!

BUSINESS PEOPLE & BAM PRACTITIONERS

+ Discover opportunities to contribute your skills and experience
+ Learn from other company founders and industry-leading BAM companies
+ Grow your business network globally
+ Find potential business partners, suppliers, customers, investors and mentors
+ Hear best practices and lessons learned from multiple business case studies of success and failure
+ Make connections in your field of interest through industry-focused meet ups
+ Profile your business and generate leads at the BAM Digital Expo
+ Attend practical workshops designed to equip you at every stage of the BAM journey, from startup to succession

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS & STUDENTS

+ Hear stories of how God is using business around the world
+ Connect the dots between your personal passion and real opportunities
+ Learn more about business as mission through teaching and real business stories
+ Network with other BAM focused young professionals
+ Find out about BAM jobs and internship opportunities available now
+ Attend workshops and panels with practical advice on how to get started
+ Make connections that will help you take the next step on your BAM journey
+ Discover how God can use your head for business and your heart for missions to change the world

NEW TO BAM

+ Get a global snapshot of how God is using business around the world for his purposes and how to be involved
+ Learn more about business as mission through teaching and real business stories
+ Meet others with similar vision and interest through networking sessions and roundtables
+ Be mentored by experienced BAM practitioners through case studies, workshops and panels
+ Build strong foundations for future engagement in business as mission
+ Make connections that will help you take your next step on your BAM journey

MISSION & CHURCH LEADERS

+ Discover how business and mission integrate through real business stories
+ Connect with potential ministry partners and BAM opportunities
+ Learn from others wrestling with the same questions and issues
+ Hear best practices and lessons learned from multiple business case studies of success and failure
+ Make connections in your field of interest through topic-focused meet ups
+ Attend track sessions especially tailored for you

ACADEMICS & RESEARCHERS

+ Connect to the growing network of BAM-focused academics from around the world
+ Hear papers presented by academic peers actively teaching and researching business as mission
+ Expand research opportunities and harvest the latest BAM pedagogy initiatives in an inter-cultural context
+ Network with the most influential BAMers across the globe
+ Use your unique position as an academic to add value to the BAM movement through research, practitioner support and student engagement