Join Us for the 2023 AYP Convention!
Join us in Texas for our annual 3-day leadership convention infused with inspiring stories, rich and practical ideas, and engagement with leadership experts. Super early bird registration is now open and gives you the best price available to attend! Invite a friend and sign up today!
Registration
Lodging
Exhibitors
Event Information
The AYP Thrive Convention is coming to the Hurst Conference Center in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex on July 28 – 30, 2023. Stay tuned as more information about the convention becomes available.
Space is limited and is expected to sell out. Event passes include access to all sessions as well as lunch and supper on Sabbath. Breakfast is included with your hotel reservation when booking with the AYP event code. See below for information about ticket pricing.
Super Early Bird
- Price: $69.99
- Date: July 31, 2022 – August 8, 2022
Early Bird
- Price: $84.99
- Date: August 8, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Standard
- Price: $104.99
- Date: January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023
Late
- Price: $124.99
- Date: July 1, 2023 – July 28, 2023
Discounts:
Want to save money on your ticket?
- Purchase your ticket early!
- Earn $10 off your ticket for every friend you invite. (Beginning August 8)
- Bring a group and receive 2 free tickets for every 10 tickets purchased.
The schedule below is subject to change. Exhibit halls are open throughout the weekend with the exception of during the four general sessions.
Friday:
1:00 – Pre-Convention Activity
5:00 – Dinner (On Your Own)
6:00 – Doors Open & Exhibit Hall
6:30 – Welcome Mixer
7:15 – Session 1
Sabbath:
7:00 – Breakfast (Included with Hotel Reservation)
9:00 – Doors Open & Exhibit Hall
9:30 – Sabbath School
10:30 – Session 2
12:00 – Group Photo
12:15 – Lunch
2:00 – Workshops
5:30 – Supper
7:00 – Session 3
8:30 – Evening Activities
Sunday:
7:00 – Breakfast (Included with Hotel Reservation)
9:00 – Doors Open & Exhibit Hall
9:30 – Session 4
11:00 – Explore Dallas/Fort Worth with New AYP Friends
The Thrive Convention will be hosted at the Hurst Conference Center located at 1601 Campus Dr, Hurst, TX 76054 and connected via complimentary shuttle to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
With direct flights to 263 airports, the DFW International Airport is a global travel hub and the Hurst Conference Center is a short 10 minute ride away. Additionally those interested in exploring Dallas and Fort Worth during their time in Texas will just be minutes away from these world class cities!
- 10 minutes from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- 15 minutes from downtown Fort Worth
- 25 minutes from downtown Dallas and Love Field Airport
To care for our out of town guests, complimentary shuttle service is being provided within a five mile radius of the conference center. Please call the Hilton Garden Inn Hurst Conference Center at least 24 hours ahead of your stay to request a ride or to request an airport pickup.
Convention registration fees are transferable but non-refundable.
Post on the AYP social wall to find other AYPers looking for a roommate or a ride.
Due to limited space as well as the fact that meals are catered in the same space as programming, the Sabbath program will not be open to the public. Only those who have registered will be allowed to participate in the event. Individuals who are not registered and come on Sabbath will kindly be asked to leave.
Please email Jazzmine Bankston, AYP Convention Director at Jazzmine.Bankston@AYP.me with any questions or comments.