A GLOBAL GATHERING OF LEADERS 
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MEN'S WORK

MAY 14 - MAY 17, 2026

THE LIMELIGHT HOTEL IN DENVER, COLORADO

Join us for this invite-only conference of peers to cultivate connection, spark collaboration, gain new insights and tools, and collectively evolve men’s work.

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Men’s work is more important now than ever—it’s time to come together...

 

Men and boys are suffering, and it’s time to find new and creative solutions to help them navigate the intense challenges in our modern world.

Too often, those of us working with men do so in isolation—each forging our own path—when in reality, our collective wisdom and collaboration could create far greater impact.

The Big Tent Summit™ is the premier live event where we can connect, collaborate, and elevate the collective mission of helping men grow, evolve, and thrive.

Up until now we’ve lacked a central gathering place to share ideas, celebrate successes, and move the conversation forward...  

 

We have created a unique environment where leaders, coaches, guides, authors, researchers, and visionaries of all genders, bring their wisdom, approaches, and questions to the table.

Expect energizing discussions, mastermind sessions, experiential activities, and transformative tools you can take back to your practice and community.

You’ll leave this summit feeling energized, inspired and more connected to and supported by your peer community… 

During this gathering, you will discover powerful collaborations, strategic partnerships, and new ideas for growing your work with men and/or boys.

In this space, the seasoned “old guard” and rising “new guard” stand side by side, nurturing a healthier future for men and the communities they serve. 

Together, we cultivate connection, share diverse approaches, and challenge each other to think bigger.

You’ll leave this summit feeling energized, inspired and more connected to and supported by your peer community… 

During this gathering, you will discover powerful collaborations, strategic partnerships, and new ideas for growing your work with men and/or boys.

In this space, the seasoned “old guard” and rising “new guard” stand side by side, nurturing a healthier future for men and the communities they serve. 

Together, we cultivate connection, share diverse approaches, and challenge each other to think bigger.

What You’ll Experience at This Event…

We have created this annual event to serve as our “industry conference” for the men’s personal growth and development space. There will be:

  • Open, candid conversations about the current state and future of men’s work.
  • Keynotes, panels, masterminds, and experiential sessions led by Big Tent community members.
  • Structured and unstructured time to build real partnerships that continue after the summit.
  • A co-created Summit experience in real-time together as the event unfolds.
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Who is This Event For…

If you’re someone who is doing personal development and growth work with men and/or boys, and who wants to support the evolution of men’s work and collaborate with others in the field… then this event is definitely for you. The members of the Big Tent include:

  • Organization Leaders and Founders
  • Coaches, Therapists, and Counselors
  • Facilitators, Teachers, and Workshop Creators
  • Authors, Researchers, Activists, Speakers & Podcasters

Whether you’re new to men’s work or 30+ years in, you’re welcome here.

We have intentionally made this an invite-only, referral-based event so that we can maintain a high-quality experience in the room.

All genders are welcome at the Big Tent Summit.

Who Attended in May 2025...

Over 80 leaders, practitioners, coaches, and experts gathered for our inaugural Big Tent™ Summit in 2025, and we expect to double that number for the 2026 event.

These are just some of the organizations that were represented:
 
A Call to Men   Equimundo   Men of Substance
All Kings   The Essential Man   Men's Therapy Online
Amplifyou   Evolutionary Men   MenLiving.org
Back to Wild   Evolve Men   The Mindful Habit
Be Men   Evryman   Moonshot for Mankind
Becoming A Man   Front Row Dads   The Path to Spirit Warrior
Bliss Sciences   Hey Brother Co.   The Porch
Boys To Men   Illuman   Sacred Sons
The Brothahood   Integral Men Institute   The Tribe of Men
CEO Space   Kinhood   The Undaunted Man
Diverting Hate   The ManKind Project   The Wholehearted Masculine
Ecstatic Intimacy   ManTherapy   Wayfinders
Equiliberation   Men of Means    And More...

We also had a large number of coaches/facilitators, speakers, authors, filmmakers, and researchers who attended, including:

Ted Bunch – Co-founder of A Call to Men
Jayson Gaddis - Founder of The Relationship School
Vince Chapin - Director, Sacred Sons
Ed Frauenheim – Co-author of Reinventing Masculinity
Shana James – ManAlive Podcast & Author of Honest Sex
Gethin Aldous – Co-founder of All Kings and Executive Producer of the award-winning film The Work
Alison Armstrong – Understanding Men/Women & Author of the Queen's Code
Jose Campi-Portaluppi - Director of Communications, Equimundo
Marc Azoulay – Founder of Men's Therapy Online
Joanna Shakti – Founder of Ecstatic Intimacy
Lucas Krump – Co-founder of Evryman
Boysen Hodgson – Director of Operations of ManKind Project USA
Jon Vroman – Founder, Front Row Dads
John O'Connor – JOC Executive Coaching

We know that the Big Tent Summit 2026 will be a unique and impactful experience with a diverse group of committed leaders in the men’s work space.

Join us!

For too long we’ve lacked a central gathering place to share ideas, celebrate successes, and move the conversation forward... 

Together, we’ll create a unique environment where leaders, coaches, guides, authors, researchers, and visionaries—men and women alike—bring their wisdom, approaches, and questions to the table.

Expect energizing discussions, mastermind sessions, experiential activities, and transformative tools you can take back to your practice and community.

Who Attended in May 2025?

Over 80 leaders, practitioners, coaches, and experts gathered for our inaugural Big Tent™ Summit in 2025, and we expect to double that number for the 2026 event.

These are just some of the organizations that were represented:
      
A Call to Men   All Kings
Amplifyou   Back to Wild
Be Men   Becoming A Man (BAM)
Bliss Sciences   Boys To Men
The Brothahood   CEO Space
Diverting Hate   Ecstatic Intimacy
Equiliberation   Equimundo
The Essential Man   Evolutionary Men
Evolve Men   Evryman
Front Row Dads   Hey Brother Co.
Illuman   Integral Men Institute
Kinhood   The ManKind Project
ManTherapy   Men of Means
Men of Substance   Men's Therapy Online
MenLiving.org   The Mindful Habit
Moonshot for Mankind   The Path to Spirit Warrior
The Porch   Sacred Sons
The Tribe of Men   The Undaunted Man
Wayfinders   The Wholehearted Masculine
 
We also had a large number of coaches/facilitators, speakers, authors, filmmakers, and researchers who attended, including:

Ted Bunch – Co-founder of A Call to Men

Jayson Gaddis - The Relationship School

Vince Chapin - Sacred Sons

Ed Frauenheim – Co-author of Reinventing Masculinity

Shana James – ManAlive podcast & Honest Sex

Gethin Aldous – Co-founder of All Kings and Executive Producer of the award-winning film The Work

Alison Armstrong – Understanding Men/Women & author of the Queen's Code

Joe Conrad – Founder of ManTherapy

Joanna Shakti – Founder of Ecstatic Intimacy

Lucas Krump – Co-founder of Evryman

Boysen Hodgson – Director of Operations of ManKind Project USA

Jon Vroman – Founder, Front Row Dads

John O'Connor – JOC Executive Coaching

We know that the Big Tent Summit 2026 will once again be a unique and powerful experience with a powerful group of committed leaders in the men’s work space.

Join us!

For too long we’ve lacked a central gathering place to share ideas, celebrate successes, and move the conversation forward... 

Together, we’ll create a unique environment where leaders, coaches, guides, authors, researchers, and visionaries—men and women alike—bring their wisdom, approaches, and questions to the table.

Expect energizing discussions, mastermind sessions, experiential activities, and transformative tools you can take back to your practice and community.

SUMMIT LOGISTICS

Where

Denver, Colorado. 

Nestled against the majestic Rocky Mountains, the Mile High City blends urban energy with outdoor adventure in a way few cities can. Known for its nearly 300 days of sunshine a year and crisp mountain air, as well as an eclectic arts scene and world-class dining, the Mile High City offers something for everyone. Denver's central location makes it easy to reach with tons of direct flights or driving from nearby locales.

When

Thursday, May 14th, 2026 to Sunday, May 17th, 2026.  We will start in the early evening on May 14th and complete the summit at 1:30 PM MT on May 17th. Plan to arrive in Denver no later than the afternoon of May 14th. 

Accommodations

Limelight Hotel – Denver, Colorado. 

Only steps from Union Station in Lower Downtown (LoDo), a short ride on the A-Line from the airport will bring you right to the front door of the Limelight.

The vibe is modern-mountain and welcoming: light-filled rooms, comfy beds, floor-to-ceiling windows, and plenty of lively common spaces for impromptu meetings. And it's easy walking distance to tons of great dinner spots and even a Whole Foods Market! 

The Limelight was voted #1 Hotel in Denver by Travel + Leisure 2025
and voted #2 in Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 15 Hotels in Colorado, Reader's Choice Awards

THE BIG TENT TEAM

Chris Kyle

Co-Founder

Chris is a teacher, coach, and entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience helping individuals and organizations find purpose and amplify their impact. He’s the founder of Launch Academy, co-creator of the Conscious Men Summit, creator of Emergence Men’s Retreats, and a Certified Leader for The ManKind Project's flagship training program. He’s been leading men’s trainings and guiding men’s circles for over 25 years.

Tim Wade

Co-Founder

Tim Wade is a master relationship coach, author, and speaker dedicated to helping men reclaim their masculinity, purpose, and love. Following his own life-changing divorce, Tim founded LionHearted Living to guide men toward thriving as life partners and leaders. Through destination retreats, courses, and 1:1 programs, he teaches the essential skills men need to create lives of meaning and connection.

George Kansas

Co-Founder

George has been leading men in personal and professional growth work for nearly 40 years. He’s a two-time cancer survivor, triathlete, attorney, author of nine books, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and grandfather of three. He leads transformation by blending spirituality, conscious communication and leadership insights to help impact-driven entrepreneurs find their purpose, voice and power.

THE ADVISORY TEAM

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THE BIG TENT SUMMIT™ 2026

May 14th - May 17th, 2026 in Denver, Colorado

GOLD PASS

$695

SPECIAL "EARLY-BIRD" PRICE: $595

  • Full 3-Day Summit Program in Denver, Colorado
  • Daily Q&A Panels, Interviews, Breakout Sessions, Masterminds, Facilitated Conversations, and Experiential Exercises
  • Strategic Networking and Collaboration with Other High-Caliber Leaders in Men’s Work
  • Pre-summit Connection Zoom Calls with All Attendees
  • Special “Connect, Collaborate & Play” Evening Experiences 
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PLATINUM PASS

$995

SPECIAL "EARLY-BIRD" PRICE: $795

  • Full 3-Day Summit Program in Denver, Colorado
  • Daily Q&A Panels, Interviews, Breakout Sessions, Masterminds, Facilitated Conversations, and Experiential Exercises
  • Strategic Networking and Collaboration with Other High-Caliber Leaders in Men’s Work
  • Pre-summit Connection Zoom Calls with All Attendees
  • Special “Connect, Collaborate & Play” Evening Experiences
  • AND Delicious Friday & Saturday Lunches with Inspiring Guest Speakers and Meaningful Relationship Building
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