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2025 CONFERENCE
COQUITLAM, BC
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ABOUT THE EVENT:

The Faith Driven Entrepreneur (FDE) conference is an annual gathering of thousands of entrepreneurs, with 300+ watch parties across the world.

In Coquitlam, join local faith-driven entrepreneurs for an FDE Watch Party and hear from entrepreneurs, pastors and thought leaders. Between the speakers, we’ll have small group discussion. Enjoy lunch together, hear from a local panel of speakers, and connect with local entrepreneurs during a facilitated networking time.

TICKET PRICES:

Regular Price: CAD $50
Early Bird: CAD $40 (until Aug 22)

CONTACT:

Dan Schmidt (rdanschmidt@gmail.com) or Tim Chan (tim@coracle.ca)

ORGANIZING TEAM:

Dan Schmidt, Tim Chan, Becky Lee, Jason Pohl, Richard Taylor, Royce Sin, and Chris Wiebe

DATE AND TIME:

Friday, Sept 19
8:30am - 11:30am (Conference)
11:30am - 1:00pm (Lunch and Panel Discussion)
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Networking)

VENUE:

Hillside Church, 1393 Austin Ave. Coquitlam

LOCAL SPONSORS:

We're deeply grateful for the support of the local businesses that are sponsoring this event, to cover the costs of the venue and lunch.

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2025 LOCAL PANEL
Hear local business owners open up about the risks they’ve taken—the wins, the setbacks, and everything they’ve learned in between.
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Tim Chan (Facilitator)
Coracle Coaching and Consulting

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Josephreen Luk
Bloom Accounting

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Lachlan Turner
Lightship Security

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Karen Claus
Karen Claus Law

PHOTOS FROM 2024 FDE CONFERENCE

In September 2024, over 60 local entrepreneurs gathered in Coquitlam for a day of learning, encouragement, and connecting. Here's what people had to say about the day:

  • "Thank you hosting to allow us the opportunity to connect with like-minded business owners and watch and be inspired by FDE's content. Hope you're able to host again next year!"
  • "Thanks for investing in us"
  • "This conference was great for reconnecting with people I already new and making new connections!"
  • "I truly love all parts of the conference, the video, the discussion, meeting old and new people, and the food."
  • "Full time entrepreneurship has been on my mind for quite some time. Attending the event gave me the resources and community needed to take the next step."
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2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Hear from entrepreneurs, pastors and thought leaders from across the Faith Driven Entrepreneur movement.

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