FAQs

 1.  What is CEO Forum?

Our Mission: To engage, encourage, and disciple CEOs and Senior Executives and their families as Christ-following leaders who advance the Kingdom of God.
Our Purpose: Discipling Business Leaders of Influence
Our Vision: Transformed Executives, Transformed World.

2.  What is ENTRUST?

ENTRUST is a strategic initiative of CEO Forum, designed to bring the wisdom, faith, family values, and business experience of Christian CEOs and Senior Executives to the next generation of emerging, high-potential professionals.

The target audience of ENTRUST is a group of only 50 Christ-following business professionals (30-45 years of age) who are seeking a deeper and abiding relationship with Jesus to live out God’s call as an anointed spiritual leader of influence in the global marketplace. The CEO Forum refers to this group as “next-generation” attendees. Over the course of 28 hours, ENTRUST creates a perfect backdrop to learn from these seasoned Christ-following executives.

Learn more about our ENTRUST Conference here..

3.  Will I have any free time in the 2 days to relax or work if needed?

Yes, we allocate a segment of time to accommodate activities outside of the conference programming. (View Agenda HERE)

4.  How do I book my room?

Lodging has been secured for the ENTRUST conference at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, FL (5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL, 34134) on Thursday and Friday evenings, February 1st and 2nd.

If you completed your registration as a Next Generation Attendee or CEO Forum member with lodging, you will receive a confirmation email from the resort with your room reservation details as we get closer to the event.

A friendly reminder that if you elected NOT to stay onsite in your registration, you are responsible for securing your own lodging offsite. There are also other off-site lodging options that are convenient to the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point:

•   TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero, 23161 Via Coconut Point, Estero, FL 33928, 4.5 stars

•   Hyatt’s alternative hotel suggestions are listed here.

5.  When should I plan to arrive and depart from Bonita Springs?

Arrival: Thursday, February 1st
•   We suggest arriving between 12:00PM and 4:00PM.
•   Conference Check-In begins at 12:00PM.
•   Formal programming begins at 4:00 PM.

Departure: Saturday, February 3rd
•   We suggest departing Saturday morning, February 3rd.
•   Formal programming ends at 10:00PM Friday evening, February 2nd.

6.  What is the attire?

Thursday evening- Business Casual

Friday- Florida Business Casual

Suggestions:

Business casual: Men wear slacks or khakis, dress shirt, open-collar or polo shirt, optional tie. Women wear a dress or skirt at knee length or slacks with a blouse.

Florida Business Casual: We will be outside for a portion of Friday’s events, so dress for the Florida weather and environment. Men wear slacks, khakis, or dressy jeans. Open-collar, or polo shirt. Women wear slacks with a blouse, dressy jeans, a dress or skirt at knee length. Comfortable shoes are encouraged for all!

7.  Is my spouse invited?

The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point is a family-friendly resort! Spouses and families are invited to attend and stay in your reserved room. It is common for our conference attendees to bring their families, and we invite spouses to sit in on conference meals and/or sessions at their discretion.

Should your spouse desire to attend conference meals or conference speaking sessions, please complete their registration with yours so that we can plan accordingly for their participation in our conference.

8.  What travel options to Bonita Springs are there?

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort is centrally located in Southwest Florida, just 20 minutes from Naples, Fort Myers and RSW International Airport. Map, Parking, and Transportation Details are linked here.

9.  Where can I find other resort information?

•   Hotel dining, amenities, and onsite details can be viewed here..

•   Hotel maps and session locations can be viewed here.

10. Is registration tax-deductible?

Individual registration and fees associated with the event, lodging, materials, and meals are not tax-deductible. If a CEO Forum member or contact who is not a participant elects to sponsor a Next Generation leader financially through the program, the registration can be counted as a tax-deductible contribution to CEO Forum (CEO Forum is a 501c3 educational non-profit). 

11. My plans have changed – what is your cancellation policy?

All cancellation requests must be made in writing (email is acceptable).

•   100% refund will be granted when the cancellation request is received 30 days prior to the scheduled event (1/2/2024).

•   50% refund will be granted if the request is received between 29 and 14 days prior to the scheduled event (between 1/3/2024 and 1/18/2024).

•   0% refund will be granted if the request is received fewer than 14 days prior to the scheduled event (1/19/2024).

All cancellation requests received on or after 1/3/2024 will be taken into consideration with our event waiting list. In the event we are able to fill your spot with another participant, we may be able to offer you a full refund but cannot guarantee this.