The Future of Our Conference Has a New Frequency
For the first time in more than a quarter of a century, FFCA is reimagining the heart of our international gathering.
HOPE 2027 is not being built around traditional keynote-centered general sessions. We are moving forward with a renewed model: HOPE Talks — concise, powerful, purpose-driven presentations designed to inspire, influence, and move people toward action.
We are not selling tickets. We are drawing on purpose. We are inviting people into a place where their lived experience, research, curriculum, innovation, leadership, recovery, advocacy, and voice can help build something that lasts beyond one conference week.
HOPE Talks Are the New Morning Movement
A HOPE Talk is a 15-minute presentation created to spark clarity, courage, healing, innovation, and action. These talks will shape the mornings of HOPE 2027 and prepare participants to enter afternoon workshops with stronger energy, deeper connection, and practical direction for the work ahead.
The Shift
From Keynotes to HOPE Talks
We are creating a more dynamic morning experience where diverse voices can inspire, challenge, teach, and help participants see new possibilities for families and communities.
The Invitation
Submit a Workshop or HOPE Talk
If you are a student, entrepreneur, researcher, practitioner, author, innovator, curriculum creator, advocate, parent, or someone who has come through adversity, your voice may belong here.
The Experience
Mornings of HOPE. Afternoons of Practice.
HOPE 2027 will bring together three mornings of HOPE Talks, approximately 25 speakers, and up to 45 workshop sessions across Opening Day, Day Two, and Closing Day.
HOPE 2027 at a Glance
April 11, 2027
Special Coalition Café Networking Evening Event created for connection, community, authors, partners, and belonging.
April 12, 2027
Deep Dive and Credential Trainings with three featured HOPE Talks to begin the week with purpose and momentum.
April 13–15, 2027
Three mornings of HOPE Talks, afternoon workshops, wellness, authors, resource engagement, and community-building.
Registration Opens for Planning on May 1
More information will continue to be released as HOPE 2027 is finalized. Registration will be available for planning beginning May 1, with flexible participation pathways designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations choose the experience that best fits their goals, schedules, and budgets.
This is more than a conference update. It is an invitation to help shape a gathering rooted in belonging, purpose, collaboration, wellness, and transformational learning.