Most organizations won’t be ready
for what’s coming.
Join the Waitlist:
The ONLY Event Dedicated To Transforming Existing Business Models to be Able to Compete Effectively in the 4th Industrial Revolution (the new economy).
This Summit will Position Your Business Ahead of the Curve Through Proven Strategies & Proven Frameworks Based on Risk Management & Economic Shifts.
You’re not here to maintain what exists.
You’re here to build what can carry what’s coming.
The Builders Guild Summit 2026 is where faith leaders, builders, and institutions come to prepare for the demand that’s coming—before it hits.
Pressure is rising across communities:
Systems are stretched
Demand is increasing
Leaders are fatigued
Funding is constrained
And that demand is shifting - to faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and community builders.
Most are trying to grow… without the structure to sustain it.
Growth isn’t the problem. Infrastructure & Preparedness is.
At this summit, through both The 12X™ and The FED Framework™ we bring the level of infrastructure used by major institutions to scale and maintain crisis based demand.
Come learn the organizational model necessary to Rebuild the Future.
Inside the room, you will learn how to:
Understand the demand shifts already happening across communities
Diagnose where your organization will break under pressure
Build governance structures that distribute weight and increase capacity
Position for funding, contracts, and long-term sustainability
Design systems that can absorb real demand—without collapse
This is where preparation becomes structure.
This is not a conference.
It is a strategic environment designed for what’s coming.
Join the Waitlist:
Before the Nets Break was the warning.
This is the build.
The ONLY Event Dedicated To Transforming Existing Business Models to be Able to Compete Effectively in the 4th Industrial Revolution (the new economy).
This Summit will Position Your Business Ahead of the Curve Through Proven Strategies & Proven Frameworks Based on Risk Management & Economic Shifts.
WHAT IF 2 DAYS COULD CHANGE THE COURSE OF YOUR organization IN 2026?
This whole event is designed to give you the Framework & Strategies to build a business that will stand the test of time. Attendees for this event desire to identify, measure and plan for economic trends and shifts in their industries that will set them apart. These strategies will prepare them for sustainability and growth into the 4th Industrial Revolution....the future.
Thousands of Business Owners...
Our Session Content Will Cover
The 4th IR provides never-before-seen access to granular data, in real-time, to inform your strategy and tactics.
Strategic insight into supply and demand will influence partnerships, pricing, and promotion. Market data and feedback will inform positioning and development.
Combining the digital, physical and virtual worlds creates unparalleled opportunities for growth and productivity while reframing the competitive landscape with smart products and new service models.
Learn the Industries trending in the 4th Industrial Revolution!
PRICING PLANS
Get Your Ticket
Early Bird Registration
General Admission Seats
SOLD OUT
ONLY 100 AVAILABLE
EXPIRES 9/19/22
VIP
SOLD OUT
ONLY 50 AVAILABLE
EXPIRES 10/5/22
General Admission
SOLD OUT
While Tickets Last
Summit Begins 10/22/22
REBUILDING THE FUTURE
During the Summit, you will take home tons of actionable insights to implement immediately and strengthen your revenues and business infrastructure.
Who Should Attend?
This Summit is For You If....
- You know things aren’t where you want them to be, and you have no idea where the breakdown is…
- You are an innovator and understand the power of building with strategic plans and blueprints
- You want to maximize the opportunities and minimize the risks of the world-changing innovations on the horizon
- Your business has plateaued or grown stagnant and you need fresh innovative ideas to grow and scale
- You can sense a shift in the economy and aren't exactly sure how to pivot and prepare
- You value being first or early to market as a way to get ahead of the curve and provide services
- You desire to learn about systems, structure and teams you'll need to scale through uncertain times.
- You want to learn the leadership skills necessary to lead through crisis and mindset it takes to break through new markets
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You have been “winging it” so far, but need strategy to achieve consistency and sustainability.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN
THE BUILDERS GUILD 2026?
The latest revolution will impact your customer expectations, product enhancement, collaborative innovation and organizational forms.
Businesses and individual learners must grasp the need for real, comprehensive change in order to close any preparedness gaps as the world moves into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Ignoring or neglecting the immediate and near-future technology disruptions will make it impossible to thrive in 4IR-driven markets.
~Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Strategy
Risk Mitigation & Management
Assess Your Businesses Vulnerability and Develop Your Response in Real Time.
Systems
Organizational Operations
Learn the Latest Systems and Technologies Designed for the Future Business.
Sales
Sales and Finances
Create strategies to boost growth and drive revenue in your businesses by 10X.
“Success as we move into the future will require bold leaders with a long-term perspective and an uncanny ability to pivot.”
Carey School of Business at ASU
Want To Attend Virtually?
LiveStream every single session of The Summit – from the comfort of your home or office!
Change your mind? No problem! You can exchange your virtual ticket for in-person at any time up until October 15, 2022 by email [email protected]
SUMMIT 2022
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
This Summit is bringing the best speakers, entrepreneurs, and educators to teach you business acumen that will revolutionize your strategies, systems and sales so you can scale & grow into the Future!
No shortcuts, and “here today, gone tomorrow” trends – just practical, tactical business strategies that work.
Akia Hardnett
Chameleon Global Consulting
Portia Taylor
The Audacity Institute
Demond Taylor
Taylor Made Solutions
Harold Allaway
Better Life
Briana Ford
META ELEVATE BUSINESS HUB
Joy Pittman
HR For The Culture
Maleeka Hollaway
THE OMG
Shirelle Francis
iLeap Group
Deborah Owens
WealthyU
Ashley Graham
Liftbridge Publishing
Crypto_901 (Kenneth S.)
Platinum Investments
Nora Jacques
Jax Media Design Group
More Expert Speakers & Trainers
to be announced in the coming weeks!
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Akia HaRdnett
Akia Hardnett is a business architect, multi-million dollar mentor and Strategist. She has more than 25 years supporting business development activities in Government Contracting.
With her creative style and high-energy messaging, her coursework and trainings have transcended generations and international borders.
Akia’s professional expertise and experience covers a broad spectrum of clients, from fresh on the journey up to eight-figure earners, including purpose-driven entrepreneurs, small business owners, non-profit organizations, corporate executives, and subject matter experts.
She's shared her strategies with clients who have gone on to acquire six-figure months, weeks, and for some, even days. From start-ups to well-established entrepreneurs looking to scale, Akia meets clients where they are and takes pride in helping them learn how to generate more revenue in a month than most businesses make in an entire year.
Her innovative ideas, market-shifting perspectives, and world-class coaching, is why entrepreneurial trailblazers constantly turn to her to help them put their vision into motion.
Entrepreneurs and business owners from South Africa, The United Kingdom, The Caribbean, Canada and all over the United States have gained clarity and direction on unlocking limitless cashflow, income diversification and business strategies
Event Schedule
October 19
Mastermind- VIP Day
9:30am - 10:30am
Continental Breakfast & Registration
11:00am - 1:00pm
Deep Dive Training
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Networking Luncheon
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Deep Dive Training and Q & A
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Closing Session
October 20
8:00am - 9:00am
Continental Breakfast & Registration
9:00am - 12:00pm
Keynote Masterclasses
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Masterclass Workshops
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Keynote Masterclass
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Business Mixer (Off-site)
October 21
8:30am - 9:30am
Continental Breakfast & Registration
9:30am - 12:30pm
Keynote Masterclasses
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunch (On Your Own)
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Masterclass Workshops
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Keynote Masterclass
4:30
Closing Session
Successful Companies Don’t “Wing It.” Get Your Shortest Path Possible To The Wealth And Freedom You Deserve!
What Others ARE SAYING
"Innovators Build"
While most business owners build in the past & how it used to be.
TD Jakes
"Tap Into Assertiveness"
- ASU School of Business
"Continuously Innovate"
- World Economic Forum
"Next Generation Excellence"
-
Henrik von Scheel
"Optimize & Improve Processes"
- SL Controls
"Spark New Growth"
Digital transformation, at its core, is about helping our businesses spark new growth, relevance and viability into the future.
Ultimately, as a business leader, you can’t lose sight of what 4IR is really about. You must lean on the basics of your business as a way to proactively approach it.
If you don’t, it will be virtually impossible to anticipate, react to, or adapt to the changing world around us, and grow your business into the future.
- Forbes Magazine
What To Expect When You Attend
Tactical Advantages
There is no “conceptual thought” or “theoretical strategies” behind any of the content. Get elite training from the industry’s most influential leaders that you can implement on day 1!
Unlock our exclusive formula to scale your business faster and smarter.
Business prayer that is designed to protect, position, and position your business to claim everything God has assigned you.
Time To Work ON Your Business
Unlike most conferences, at The Builders Guild you will have dedicated time to take action and work ON your business. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with like-minded individuals to implement what you’re learning and get valuable feedback you just can’t get during the normal day-to-day.
Community Building
Network with like-minded entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs to create powerful connections and become part of a thriving community that will continue to enhance your growth.
Weather virtual or attending in-person, registrants will enjoy 3 days of strategy, in the DC Metro Area, tailored to your business led by the world's biggest names in business, marketing, sales, financing, social media. and networking for the future.
You will leave the Summit having met, networked, and formed strategic partnerships with people just like you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Conference?
How long is this event?
What is the attire for the event?
Virtual vs In-Person?
Not sure if you would rather attend in person or virtually? No problem! You can choose to attend either virtually or In-Person in the Washington, DC Metro Area.
We also get that plans change, so you are able to exchange your virtual ticket for in-person (space permitting) or vice versa leading up to the event. October 15th is the deadline for letting us know if you decide you would like to attend in-person instead of virtual.
Is there a room block?
Yes. There are a limited number of rooms available at a discounted rate for two area hotels. Both hotels are less than 10 minutes from the event venue.
Room Block Name: The Builders Guild
Arrival & Departure Dates: October 19 - 21, 2022
Room Block Expires: September 29, 2022
Hotel Names:
Hilton Garden Inn Waldorf - 1-877-782-9444
Courtyard by Marriott - 301-885-3333
When is the Cut-off date for hotel bookings?
Hotel reservations by attendees must be received on or before Wednesday, September 28, 2022 to guarantee the discounted rate.
Are we allowed to stay a day extra and check out a day late?
The discounted rate is valid for three (3) days before and three
(3) days after the program dates. Ability to secure this rate for additional days is based on hotel availability.
What airport should I fly to?
Is there parking at the venue & hotel?
Are meals included with the price of my ticket?
Continental Breakfast & Breaks are provided complimentary.
General Admission ticket holders will have the ability to pre-order a-la-carte lunch.
VIP attendees will participate in an exclusive lunch daily.
Additional meal details will be emailed closer to the event.
Is it worth it to attend the VIP Day?
Where do I get my receipt?
You will receive a confirmation email when you register for the event. That should have everything you need when your accounting department comes around with all those pesky questions. If you can’t find your receipt, email [email protected]
I can’t find my confirmation email! What should I do?
I can’t make it to the event, can I get a refund?
Tickets are not refundable, but they are transferrable. If for any reason you are unable to attend, contact: [email protected] to make transfer arrangements. The deadline to transfer is October 15th.
I'm just starting my coaching business, is this too advanced for me?
I'm already an established business. Is the content in this event too simple for me?
Are There COVID Protocols?
Will I receive a refund if I can’t go to the event because I test positive?
Will Sessions be Recorded?
Are you able to provide any special accommodations?
Can I register for the conference at the venue?
Who will be speaking?
Is there a Summit schedule available?
Wednesday, October 19th:
12PM - 6PM VIP Day & Mastermind Session
Thursday, October 20th:
9AM - 6PM EST All Day Sessions & Workshops
Friday, October 21st:
9AM -4PM EST All Day Sessions & Workshops
A more detailed schedule will be provided closer to the event.
How is this Summit different from other business conferences?
We teach specific strategies to get ahead of the curve and mass adoption - so you won’t just leave inspired with ideas, you’ll leave ignited with a plan for your business!
What are the benefits of attending the event?
3-Day All-Access Pass to attend in-person masterclasses, in the DC Metro Area, tailored to your business led by the world's biggest names in business, marketing, sales. investing, social media. and networking.
Practice, Tactical Content
There is no “conceptual thought” or “theoretical strategies” behind any of the content. Get elite training from the industry’s most influential leaders that you can implement on day 1!
Unlock our exclusive formula to scale your business faster and smarter.
Business prayer that is designed to protect, position, and position your business to claim everything God has assigned you.
Time To Work ON Your Business
Unlike most conferences, at The Builders Guild you will have dedicated time to take action and work ON your business. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with like-minded individuals to implement what you’re learning and get valuable feedback you just can’t get during the normal day-to-day.
Community Building
Network with like-minded entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs to create powerful connections and become part of a thriving community that will continue to enhance your growth.
You will leave the Summit having met, networked, and formed strategic partnerships with people just like you.
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