November 12–14, 2026  · 
Lake Mary, Florida

CONNEXIONS: IDENTITY. COMMUNITY. MISSION

IDENTITY. COMMUNITY. MISSION.

NEXTGEN is a gathering where you grow in your faith, build lasting relationships, and rediscover a deeper purpose.

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NEXTGEN Conference: More than a conference
NEXTGEN Conference: More than a conference
NEXTGEN Conference: More than a conference
NEXTGEN Conference: More than a conference
Made for More

WHY NEXTGEN?

If you want to meet people like you, be truly connected, ask real questions about faith and purpose, and carry a heart for the Middle East—NEXTGEN is for you.

Thousands of young people like you have joined over the years and found something real—lasting community and a calling worth stepping into.

You’ll leave grounded in your identity, connected in community, and clear on your next steps.

NEXTGEN Conference: More than a conference
Gather, Grow, Go

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

At NEXTGEN, we provide a platform for youth and young adults to

Grow

IDENTITY

Growing deeper in faith, identity, and vision.

Two young women standing together at the NEXTGEN Conference
Three young people taking a selfie at the NEXTGEN Conference
Gather

COMMUNITY

Coming together from all across the United States.

Young woman speaking into a microphone at a session at the NEXTGEN Conference
Young woman kneeling during worship at the NEXTGEN Conference
Go

MISSION

Going out to make an impact in your world.

2026 Lineup

SPEAKERS & MUSIC

Fares Abraham

FARES ABRAHAM

Levant Ministries

Shaddy Soliman

SHADDY SOLIMAN

Lake Mary Church

Dani Samarneh

DANI SAMARNEH

Kenosis

Debra Fileta

DEBRA FILETA

Bestselling Author

Peter Armans

PETER ARMANS

Lake Mary Church

Michael Chabo

MICHAEL CHABO

Worship Pastor

Rena Sassine

RENA SASSINE

Worship Leader

Throughout The Years

THE NEXTGEN JOURNEY

Since 2015, NEXTGEN has mobilized thousands of students and young adults, launched significant ministry projects across the Middle East, and built a global community of young people committed to honoring God and making disciples.

Together, we are bringing hope and healing to some of the most desperate regions of our world.

Program

CONFERENCE AGENDA

DAY 1

November 12
Thursday

DAY 2

November 13
Friday

DAY 3

November 14
Saturday

06:00 PM

CHECK-IN & WELCOME

Building 602

07:00 PM

SESSION #1

Building 602

08:30 PM

AFTER PARTY & DINNER

The Plaza

Everything You Need to Know

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The main sessions will be in English. However, some worship sessions will be in both Arabic and English.

You should! We would love to have you with us!

  • Young professional
  • College & Career
  • Arab-Americans
  • Ministry and marketplace leaders
  • People with passion for the Middle East

Amazing topics are discussed through innovative main sessions, panels, and games. You will learn to:

  • Identity and heritage as Arab-Americans
  • Relationships and community
  • Leadership and influence
  • God’s heart for the Middle East
  • Purpose and calling

Click here learn about closest airports, hotels, restaurants, and more.

YES. We will offer three pick-up times from MCO airport to your hotels in Lake Mary. More information will be available via email.

Hotels rooms are not included in your registration, please make sure to book your hotel room or find some friends to share an Airbnb with you.
Shuttle buses will be available from your hotel to the conference venue.