A full-day conference exploring science, faith, and the American idea that we are endowed by our Creator. Continue reading for more info.

Important Registration Information:

Lunch is not included with your ticket purchase. For those planning to attend in person, please bring a sack lunch or plan to eat at a nearby restaurant. A map of local restaurants will be available at check-in.
No backpacks. Large bags are subject to be searched. We will provide clear bags for your things at the bookstore should you want one.

Both in-person and livestream tickets will include access to livestream recordings. To see which concurrent sessions will be livestreamed and recorded, please visit the conference website.

Children age 12 and younger may attend for free but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the closest airport to the event venue (~6 miles). Consider flying in here rather than Dallas Fort Worth airport for a shorter drive.

Scheduling conflict? Many sessions will be available to registrants for online viewing after the conference ends. They will be removed from our website after 7 days.

Further questions? Please reach out to Pam Bailey at pbailey@discovery.org.

Perks to joining in person

Additional breakout sessions not available online
Exhibitor tables from like-minded organizations
Conference bookstore featuring a large selection of titles by Discovery Institute scientists and scholars
Free graphic novel from Discovery Institute Press for students
Opportunities for book signings with the speakers

(Please note: Due to his tight schedule, Ben Carson will not be available to sign books)

* Private donor luncheon *

Due to increased attendance and limited space, this year’s donor luncheon will be available for Director & President’s Circle donors. Contact Pam Bailey (pbailey@discovery.org) to register for free on a first-come-first-served basis.

* Private alumni luncheon*

Alumni of our Summer Seminars are invited to join a private luncheon to network with one another and with select Discovery Institute staff. Cost is $10. Contact Kate Kavanaugh (kkavanaugh@discovery.org) to register.

About the Conference:

Join us at the 8th-Annual Dallas Conference on Science & Faith hosted by Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas, TX, on February 28. The conference will feature keynote speaker and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, along with philosopher of science Stephen C. Meyer, neurosurgeon Michael Egnor, author and filmmaker John G. West, award-winning engineer Stuart Burgess, geologist Casey Luskin, archaeologist Titus Kennedy, and bioethicist Wesley J. Smith.

Endowed by Our Creator: Science, Faith, and the American Idea

In 2026, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims that “all men are created equal” and “are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” These words have inspired not only generations of Americans, but millions of people around the globe yearning for dignity and freedom. But how do we know the words of the Declaration are actually true?

At the time of America’s Founding, the Declaration’s propositions drew support both from the Bible and the natural philosophy (that is, science) of the era. Unfortunately, in the decades that followed, Charles Darwin and others tried to hijack science and use it as a battering ram to undermine human equality and human rights. But now the discoveries of science are once again pointing to the truths announced in the Declaration.

Join us for this year’s conference as we explore how science is showing that God purposefully created life and endowed each human being with reason and creativity, moral responsibility, and an immortal soul.

*Please note: Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, teacher, or sponsor.