From Vision to Event Execution with Mike Work

EMERGE 2026 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION:

From Vision to Execution — Designing the Full Journey of a Religious Conference or Event –with Mike Work

Arrive early to EMERGE for this special educational session:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 • 9–11am (Registration required)

SESSION DESCRIPTION:
Planning an event is more than booking a speaker and building a schedule—it’s about designing a journey that moves people. In this dynamic breakout session, veteran producer Mike Work will guide you through the full lifecycle of a religious event, from pre-event communication to post-event follow-up.

You’ll gain practical tools to elevate programming, enhance the attendee experience, and navigate common challenges with creativity and clarity. Come ready to interact, reflect, and leave with a framework you can immediately apply—whether you’re planning for 200 or 10,000.

ABOUT MIKE WORK:
Mike Work is a seasoned live experience producer and strategic leader with over four decades of experience in ministry and event leadership. As COO and Executive Producer at Velocity Experiences—a leading live event experience company—he collaborates with corporate, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations to create impactful gatherings that inspire and motivate action. Mike’s background includes executive leadership at large multisite churches, and his production portfolio features nationally recognized events and clients such as Urbana 25, Compassion International, LTK, The Museum of the Bible, Youth Specialties, Youth for Christ, the STORY Conference, CCCA, Movement.org, and AXIS. His combination of operational expertise, creative vision, and hands-on event management enables him to bring strategic clarity and meaningful experiences to every audience he serves.