Olivet Nazarene University will once again host the Createur Conference on April 16–17, 2026, welcoming entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders and students from across the region for two days of inspiration, learning and action.
This year’s theme, “THE FUTURE IS YOU,” reflects the conference’s core belief that the next generation of business-minded creatives is not waiting for the future to arrive, but is actively shaping it today. Through keynote sessions, interactive workshops and meaningful conversations, the Createur Conference 2026 will encourage students and professionals to recognize the gifts God has placed within them and take intentional steps toward building what comes next.
This year’s conference will feature keynote speaker Earl Seals, co-founder of N2 Companies, a privately held media organization generating more than $150 million in annual revenue. For more than two decades, Seals has led N2 with a vision grounded in faith, integrity and community impact, helping grow the company into one of the most successful culture-driven organizations in the nation.
Beyond his business leadership, Seals is also widely known as the executive producer of The Chosen, the groundbreaking television series about the life of Jesus Christ. As the founding executive producer of the global series, he has played a key role in bringing the gospel to more countries than any other television series in history.
In addition to the keynote sessions, attendees will engage in Spark Sessions led by more than 20 entrepreneurs and industry leaders representing a wide range of fields. Session topics include marketing and content creation, venture capital, mathematics and data, real estate, healthcare, resale and e-commerce, and nonprofits and social impact. Designed to be both practical and interactive, these sessions will offer real-world insight into what it takes to create and build with purpose.
New in 2026, the conference will introduce a High School Track on Thursday, April 16, providing a tailored experience for high school students. Participants will attend the keynote session, enjoy a guided campus visit and lunch on campus, take part in a Q&A with Olivet professors and participate in Spark Sessions and a dedicated high school pitch competition.
Looking ahead to day two, the Createur Conference will host its first-ever “Young Entrepreneur Panel,” featuring leaders who are actively building businesses, nonprofits and creative ventures. Panelists will share honestly about their journeys — the wins, challenges, setbacks and the faith required to keep moving forward, offering encouragement and clarity to those considering starting right where they are.
“Createur Conference 2026 is building on Olivet’s tradition of excellence with challenging and inspiring events,” says Dan Ferris, Olivet’s Director of Entrepreneurship. “I’m especially excited to hear about Earl’s passion for ministry and how God has used him as an entrepreneur. We believe this event can be a catalyst for young entrepreneurs to grow deeper in their faith and be inspired on their journey to create.”
The Createur Conference continues to serve as a platform where faith and innovation meet, empowering the next generation to lead with purpose, creativity and conviction.
For more information about the conference including registration details, visit Olivet.edu/Createur.
