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We’re excited to announce that the 2026 MinistrySmart Conference Agenda Builder is now open!

You can now build your personalized conference schedule by selecting the sessions you’d like to attend. Your session selections will reserve your seat in those classrooms, subject to room capacity. We recommend building your agenda as soon as possible to help secure your preferred sessions.

Already registered? Watch for an email with instructions and a link to build your agenda. New registrations will receive Agenda Builder instructions in their registration confirmation email.

Get ready to build your personalized conference experience!

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Sunday, October 18, 2026
Check-In5:00 PM - 7:30 PMDrop-In Welcome Event and Check-InSkylark 
Monday, October 19, 2026
Breakfast7:30 AM - 9:15 AMBreakfast & Opening SessionAudubon 
Block 19:30 AM - 10:45 AMACS Financials | Cleanup: Get Migration-Ready with ConfidenceCormorantBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 19:30 AM - 10:45 AMMinistryPlatform | Essentials: FoundationsPelicanBasic
Block 19:30 AM - 10:45 AMMinistryPlatform | Finance Roundtable: DiscussKingfisherBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 19:30 AM - 10:45 AMMinistryPlatform | IT Roundtable: DiscussSnowy EgretBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 19:30 AM - 10:45 AMMinistryPlatform | Users Roundtable: DiscussRoseate SpoonbillBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 19:30 AM - 10:45 AMMissionInsite | Using MissionInsite and American Beliefs Data to Understand Your Congregation's PotentialOspreyBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 19:30 AM - 10:45 AMRealm Accounting | Intro to Realm AccountingSandhill CraneBasic
Block 19:30 AM - 10:45 AMRealm Accounting | Vendors-Creation and MaintenanceHerring GullBasic
Block 19:30 AM - 10:45 AMRealm | Advanced ReportingSkylarkAdvanced
Block 19:30 AM - 10:45 AMRealm | Beginners Guide to NavigationStarlingBasic
Block 19:30 AM - 10:45 AMRealm | Ready, Set, Realm: The Behind-the-Scenes Guide to a Successful LaunchWilson PloverIntermediate
Block 19:30 AM - 10:45 AMUniversal | Strengthening Your Church's ITSandpiperBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 211:00 AM - 12:15 PMMinistryPlatform | Essentials: People RecordsCormorantBasic
Block 211:00 AM - 12:15 PMMinistryPlatform | From Envelope to Entry: Mastering the Batch Manager ToolHerring GullBasic
Block 211:00 AM - 12:15 PMMinistryPlatform | PocketPlatform 101: What it is & What it Can DoKingfisherBasic
Block 211:00 AM - 12:15 PMMinistryPlatform | Relationships Matter: Mastering Joins & the Table Lookup Convention (SQL Series part 1 of 4)Roseate SpoonbillAdvanced
Block 211:00 AM - 12:15 PMRealm Accounting | Daily Tasks: TransactionsSandhill CraneBasic
Block 211:00 AM - 12:15 PMRealm Accounting | System SetupSnowy EgretBasic
Block 211:00 AM - 12:15 PMRealm and Realm Accounting | Strategic Financial WorkflowsStarlingBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 211:00 AM - 12:15 PMRealm | Pathways: Purpose, Process, Progress, and PeopleWilson PloverIntermediate
Block 211:00 AM - 12:15 PMRealm | Streamlining Your Church OperationsSkylarkAdvanced
Block 211:00 AM - 12:15 PMUniversal | Clarity Wins: Fix What's Confusing (Watch Engagement Grow)OspreyBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 211:00 AM - 12:15 PMUniversal | Communication Simplified: Unifying Your Ministry Outreach - Constant ContactSandpiperBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 211:00 AM - 12:15 PMUniversal | How to Get Started in AIPelicanBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Lunch12:30 PM - 2:00 PMLunch and Innovation AwardsAudubon 
Block 32:00 PM - 3:15 PMACS Financials | The 10 Costly ACS Financials Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)CormorantBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 32:00 PM - 3:15 PMMinistryPlatform | Building Generosity: Configuring & Managing Pledge CampaignsPelicanIntermediate
Block 32:00 PM - 3:15 PMMinistryPlatform | Dashboard Recipes: Serving the Right Content to the Right People (PocketPlatform)OspreyIntermediate
Block 32:00 PM - 3:15 PMMinistryPlatform | Essentials: GroupsKingfisherBasic
Block 32:00 PM - 3:15 PMMinistryPlatform | Time Is Everything: Dates Domain Time & Smart Comparisons (SQL Series part 2 of 4)Roseate SpoonbillAdvanced
Block 32:00 PM - 3:15 PMRealm Accounting | Managing a Chart of AccountsSandhill CraneIntermediate
Block 32:00 PM - 3:15 PMRealm Accounting | Reporting: Reports That Tell a StorySnowy EgretBasic
Block 32:00 PM - 3:15 PMRealm | Basic Profile ManagementWilson PloverBasic
Block 32:00 PM - 3:15 PMRealm | Discipling People Not Data: Choosing the Right Data Fields for Fruitful MinistrySandpiperAdvanced
Block 32:00 PM - 3:15 PMRealm | Intentional AssimilationStarlingBasic
Block 32:00 PM - 3:15 PMRealm | Mastering Event Registration in Realm: From Launch to AnalyticsSkylarkAdvanced
Block 32:00 PM - 3:15 PMUniversal | Leading From the Middle: Influencing Without the TitleHerring GullBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 43:30 PM - 4:45 PMInside our Products | Expanding your ChMS with other Tools - MissionInsite, Growth Method, Go Method, GatherHerring GullBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 43:30 PM - 4:45 PMMinistryPlatform | eGivingPelicanIntermediate
Block 43:30 PM - 4:45 PMMinistryPlatform | Essentials: EventsKingfisherBasic
Block 43:30 PM - 4:45 PMMinistryPlatform | Lists of Lists: Building Smart Custom App Navigation (PocketPlatform)SandpiperIntermediate
Block 43:30 PM - 4:45 PMMinistryPlatform | Show Me the Numbers: Aggregates That Tell the Real Story (SQL Series part 3 of 4)Roseate SpoonbillAdvanced
Block 43:30 PM - 4:45 PMRealm Accounting | Bank Reconciliation and Month-End TasksSandhill CraneBasic
Block 43:30 PM - 4:45 PMRealm Accounting | Designated Funds and FASB 117CormorantIntermediate
Block 43:30 PM - 4:45 PMRealm | Communication in Realm: Informed, Inspired, and in FellowshipSkylarkBasic
Block 43:30 PM - 4:45 PMRealm | Mobile App Basics: Getting Your Congregation ConnectedWilson PloverBasic
Block 43:30 PM - 4:45 PMRealm | Youth and Children's Ministry ToolsStarlingBasic
Block 43:30 PM - 4:45 PMUniversal | 10 Habits of Financially Healthy ChurchesOspreyBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 43:30 PM - 4:45 PMUniversal | AI Tool RoundupSnowy EgretBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Breakfast7:30 AM - 8:30 AMBreakfastAudubon 
Block 58:30 AM - 9:45 AMACS Financials | Connecting the Dots: Aligning Financial Data and People Data in RealmCormorantBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 58:30 AM - 9:45 AMMinistryPlatform | Essentials: CommunicationsPelicanBasic
Block 58:30 AM - 9:45 AMMinistryPlatform | Finance Roundtable: Show & TellHerring GullBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 58:30 AM - 9:45 AMMinistryPlatform | IT Roundtable: Show & TellKingfisherBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 58:30 AM - 9:45 AMMinistryPlatform | Users Roundtable: Show & TellRoseate SpoonbillBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 58:30 AM - 9:45 AMRealm Accounting | Customizing ReportsSnowy EgretIntermediate
Block 58:30 AM - 9:45 AMRealm Accounting | Payroll Setup and ManagementSandhill CraneBasic
Block 58:30 AM - 9:45 AMRealm | Custom Fields & Tags: Tracking What Matters to Your MinistrySkylarkBasic
Block 58:30 AM - 9:45 AMRealm | Ready, Set, Go Live: The Realm Connect RolloutStarlingIntermediate
Block 58:30 AM - 9:45 AMRealm | Using Registration Events for Fellowship and OutreachWilson PloverIntermediate
Block 58:30 AM - 9:45 AMUniversal | Changing the Culture of Your ChurchSandpiperBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 58:30 AM - 9:45 AMUniversal | The Forgotten Leader: Thriving When You're Not the One on the StageOspreyBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 610:00 AM - 11:15 AMACS Financials | ACS Financials to Realm Accounting: Translating Your Financial workflows Step-By StepCormorantBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 610:00 AM - 11:15 AMMinistryPlatform | Design the Experience: Filtered Pages & Smart Field ManagementPelicanIntermediate
Block 610:00 AM - 11:15 AMMinistryPlatform | Strong Teams Start Here: Structuring Volunteer Groups WellSnowy EgretIntermediate
Block 610:00 AM - 11:15 AMMinistryPlatform | Trust the Numbers: Contribution Reports That Tell the TruthOspreyBasic
Block 610:00 AM - 11:15 AMMinistryPlatform | What's Possible Without Writing Code (Session 1 of 4)KingfisherAdvanced
Block 610:00 AM - 11:15 AMRealm Accounting | BudgetsRoseate SpoonbillBasic
Block 610:00 AM - 11:15 AMRealm Accounting | Credit Card Management and General Ledger ImportSandhill CraneIntermediate
Block 610:00 AM - 11:15 AMRealm and Realm Accounting | Strategic Financial WorkflowsStarlingBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 610:00 AM - 11:15 AMRealm | Breaking the Silos: Creating Ministries That Reinforce Each OtherWilson PloverAdvanced
Block 610:00 AM - 11:15 AMRealm | Keeping It All Together: Mastering CommunicationSkylarkAdvanced
Block 610:00 AM - 11:15 AMUniversal | Bridging the Gap: Engaging Millennials and Gen Z in Meaningful LeadershipHerring GullBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 610:00 AM - 11:15 AMUniversal | Verified First: Guarding the Gateways of Your Ministry: Trust, Safety, and ScreeningSandpiperBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 711:30 AM - 12:15 PMProduct Showcases Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
Lunch12:30 PM - 2:00 PMLunchAudubon 
Block 82:00 PM - 3:15 PMInside our Products | MinistryPlatform and PocketPlatformCormorantBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 82:00 PM - 3:15 PMMinistryPlatform | Demystifying SQL: The Advanced Search ToolPelicanIntermediate
Block 82:00 PM - 3:15 PMMinistryPlatform | From Interest to Impact: Creating Clear Volunteer OpportunitiesRoseate SpoonbillIntermediate
Block 82:00 PM - 3:15 PMMinistryPlatform | Getting Started: Setup & Prereqs (Session 2 of 4)KingfisherAdvanced
Block 82:00 PM - 3:15 PMMinistryPlatform | See the Story: Turning Data into Insight with ChartsStarlingAdvanced
Block 82:00 PM - 3:15 PMRealm Accounting | 10 Common Financial MistakesSnowy EgretBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 82:00 PM - 3:15 PMRealm Accounting | Advanced Lookup/Reporting TechniquesSandhill CraneAdvanced
Block 82:00 PM - 3:15 PMRealm | Improving Volunteer Retention Through RealmWilson PloverIntermediate
Block 82:00 PM - 3:15 PMRealm | Pathways: Purpose, Process, Progress, and PeopleSkylarkIntermediate
Block 82:00 PM - 3:15 PMUniversal | 25 Church Communication Problems (How to Fix Them Fast)OspreyBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 82:00 PM - 3:15 PMUniversal | Applying Magnifica Humanitas: Safeguarding the Human Person with Responsible AI (Catholic)AudubonBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 82:00 PM - 3:15 PMUniversal | Leading From the Middle: Influencing Without the TitleSandpiperBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 82:00 PM - 3:15 PMUniversal | Modern Ministry Outreach: What's New in Constant Contact & AIHerring GullBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 93:30 PM - 4:45 PMACS Financials | Living in Two Systems: navigating ACS Financials + Realm (or MinistryPlatform) with Clarity and ConfidenceCormorantBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 93:30 PM - 4:45 PMMinistryPlatform | Automate the Ministry: Building Effective ProcessesSandhill CraneAdvanced
Block 93:30 PM - 4:45 PMMinistryPlatform | Build Your First Widget & Tool in One Hour (Session 3 of 4)KingfisherAdvanced
Block 93:30 PM - 4:45 PMMinistryPlatform | Schedule with Confidence: Volunteer Connect & Smart SchedulingRoseate SpoonbillBasic
Block 93:30 PM - 4:45 PMMinistryPlatform | SPoC 101: Responsibilities and Tips for SuccessHerring GullIntermediate
Block 93:30 PM - 4:45 PMRealm Accounting | Bank Reconciliation and Correcting Bank BalancesSnowy EgretAdvanced
Block 93:30 PM - 4:45 PMRealm Accounting | Transitioning to Realm AccountingPelicanBasic
Block 93:30 PM - 4:45 PMRealm | Advanced Contribution Reporting: Unlocking Deep Data InsightsWilson PloverAdvanced
Block 93:30 PM - 4:45 PMRealm | Advanced ReportingSkylarkAdvanced
Block 93:30 PM - 4:45 PMRealm | Volunteer Management in Realm: The Why, Where, and Who of ItStarlingIntermediate
Block 93:30 PM - 4:45 PMUniversal | Building Systems that Survive TurnoverOspreyBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 93:30 PM - 4:45 PMUniversal | Safeguarding the Human Person with Responsible AI: Post-Panel Workshop (Catholic)AudubonBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 93:30 PM - 4:45 PMUniversal | The Forgotten Leader: Thriving When You're Not the One on the StageSandpiperBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Breakfast7:30 AM - 8:30 AMBreakfastAudubon 
Block 108:30 AM - 9:30 AMInside our Products | Realm and Realm ConnectWilson PloverBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 108:30 AM - 9:30 AMMinistryPlatform | Finance Roundtable: Problem SolveHerring GullBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 108:30 AM - 9:30 AMMinistryPlatform | IT Roundtable: Problem SolveCormorantBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 108:30 AM - 9:30 AMMinistryPlatform | Users Roundtable: Problem SolveSnowy EgretBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 108:30 AM - 9:30 AMMissionInsite | Measuring Ministry Effectiveness (Internal Measures vs. External Outcomes)SandpiperBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 108:30 AM - 9:30 AMRealm Accounting | Cash vs Accrual BasisSandhill CraneBasic
Block 108:30 AM - 9:30 AMRealm Accounting | Security and Internal ControlsRoseate SpoonbillAdvanced
Block 108:30 AM - 9:30 AMRealm | Advanced Contribution Reporting: Unlocking Deep Data InsightsStarlingAdvanced
Block 108:30 AM - 9:30 AMRealm | Discipling People Not Data: Choosing the Right Data Fields for Fruitful MinistryKingfisherAdvanced
Block 108:30 AM - 9:30 AMRealm | Hidden Gems: What Many Are Missing (and How to Use Them)SkylarkAdvanced
Block 108:30 AM - 9:30 AMUniversal | Faith Under Fire: Defending Your Church From Cyber AttacksPelicanBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 108:30 AM - 9:30 AMUniversal | Understanding W-2s, 1099s & 1095s: Navigating Year-End Reporting with ConfidenceOspreyBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 119:45 AM - 10:45 AMACS Financials | Hidden Gems 2.0OspreyBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 119:45 AM - 10:45 AMInside our Products | Financial SolutionsCormorantBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 119:45 AM - 10:45 AMMinistryPlatform | Make it Yours: Customizing the PocketPlatform ExperienceKingfisherIntermediate
Block 119:45 AM - 10:45 AMMinistryPlatform | String Magic: STUFF + Transform = Clean Output (SQL Series part 4 of 4)Sandhill CraneAdvanced
Block 119:45 AM - 10:45 AMMinistryPlatform | When Things Go Wrong: A SPoCs Guide to Problem SolvingPelicanAdvanced
Block 119:45 AM - 10:45 AMRealm Accounting | Invoice ManagementRoseate SpoonbillIntermediate
Block 119:45 AM - 10:45 AMRealm Accounting | Payroll: Clergy Rules & Recording Third-Party PayrollSnowy EgretAdvanced
Block 119:45 AM - 10:45 AMRealm | Giving Form Building in Realm: Powering Purpose Driven Giving CampaignsStarlingBasic
Block 119:45 AM - 10:45 AMRealm | Volunteer Management in Realm: The Why, Where, and Who of ItSkylarkIntermediate
Block 119:45 AM - 10:45 AMUniversal | Calling on Purpose: Modern Phone Systems for MinistryHerring GullBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 119:45 AM - 10:45 AMUniversal | Random to Intentional: Build a Church Comm Strategy That WorksWilson PloverBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 1211:00 AM - 12:00 PMMinistryPlatform | Bring the Record to Life: Insights & Facts That MatterKingfisherIntermediate
Block 1211:00 AM - 12:00 PMMinistryPlatform | Leading Through Change: Understanding Change Style PreferencesOspreyIntermediate
Block 1211:00 AM - 12:00 PMMinistryPlatform | Your SPoC Toolkit: Help Center, Academy, Community & BeyondRoseate SpoonbillBasic
Block 1211:00 AM - 12:00 PMRealm Accounting | Advanced Lookup/Reporting TechniquesSandhill CraneAdvanced
Block 1211:00 AM - 12:00 PMRealm Accounting | BudgetsSnowy EgretBasic
Block 1211:00 AM - 12:00 PMRealm | Basic Profile ManagementPelicanBasic
Block 1211:00 AM - 12:00 PMRealm | Fix It Fast: Solving Realm HurdlesSkylarkBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 1211:00 AM - 12:00 PMRealm | Intentional AssimilationStarlingBasic
Block 1211:00 AM - 12:00 PMUniversal | AI That Works For You: How to Build Your Own Digital Assistant From ScratchWilson PloverBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 1211:00 AM - 12:00 PMUniversal | Bridging the Gap: Engaging Millennials and Gen Z in Meaningful LeadershipCormorantBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Lunch12:15 PM - 1:30 PMLunchAudubon 
Block 131:30 PM - 2:30 PMMinistryPlatform | Bring Your MinistryPlatform Challenge: Open Lab & TroubleshootingPelicanIntermediate
Block 131:30 PM - 2:30 PMMinistryPlatform | How Do I Make This Live with Vercel (Session 4 of 4)OspreyAdvanced
Block 131:30 PM - 2:30 PMMinistryPlatform | PastorAppRoseate SpoonbillIntermediate
Block 131:30 PM - 2:30 PMMinistryPlatform | Winning Hearts, Not Just Logins: Strengthening Staff AdoptionSandhill CraneIntermediate
Block 131:30 PM - 2:30 PMRealm Accounting | Designated Funds and FASB 117Snowy EgretIntermediate
Block 131:30 PM - 2:30 PMRealm | Hidden Gems: What Many Are Missing (and How to Use Them)SkylarkAdvanced
Block 131:30 PM - 2:30 PMRealm | Mobile App Basics: Getting Your Congregation ConnectedWilson PloverBasic
Block 131:30 PM - 2:30 PMUniversal | AI and the Church: Navigating the Future with ConfidenceKingfisherBasic, Intermediate, Advanced
Block 131:30 PM - 2:30 PMUniversal | Leading Healthy Teams in Growing ChurchesCormorantBasic, Intermediate, Advanced