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. Don’t delay in inviting a friend and signing up today!
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Event Information
The AYP Thrive Convention is coming to the Hurst Conference Center in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex on July 28 – 30, 2023 and will feature world-renown speaker Benjamin Lundquist. 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 SOLD OUT
- Price: $69.99
- Date: July 31, 2022 – August 8, 2022
Early Bird SOLD OUT
- 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.
- 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 Service Project
5:00 – Dinner (On Your Own)
6:00 – Doors Open & Exhibit Hall
6:30 – Welcome Mixer
7:15 – Session 1
Sabbath:
7:00 – Prayer Room
8:00 – 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 – Prayer Room
8:00 – 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 or in your local chapter WhatsApp chat to find other AYPers looking for a roommate or a ride.
Flying to Texas? Use promo code HAL02 on AA.com for discounted flights with American Airlines.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Adventist Young Professionals. Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Delta Meeting Network at 1-800-328-1111 and refer to Meeting Event Code NY2BV.
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, Convention Director at Jazzmine.Bankston@AYP.me with any questions or comments. Due to the high number of emails we receive, please forward your message to Jasmin Rodriguez, Assistant Convention Director, at Jasmin.Rodriguez@AYP.me if you do not receive a response within 3 business days.