Join us in Washington, D.C.

VELA Con 2024 is the first national convening of the leading network of founders delivering alternatives to conventional schooling. Join us to learn from the visionary founders who are building sustainable businesses that revolutionize education. Engage in dynamic programming, explore new frontiers in education, connect with hundreds of entrepreneurs from across the country, and discover how the VELA Founder Network is empowering families and founders alike in a vibrant educational ecosystem. 

Tickets for VELA Con are $450 each and include all conference events: welcome reception, panels and workshops, cocktail and dinner reception, and meals throughout the conference.

VELA Founders receive an 80% discount on the first ticket purchased. (Founders: please check your email for the VELA Founder discount code!)

VELA Con 2024 is SOLD OUT! Registration is now closed.

Book Your Hotel

A block of rooms are available at The Conrad. 
The Conrad Hotel
950 New York Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

The VELA block of rooms is available to check in on June 12th and check out on June 16th. The last day to book a room at a reduced rate is Monday, June 3 at 5 pm ET. Please book your stay as soon as possible.

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Explore the Schedule

June 13

  • Registration Opens: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Welcome Reception: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

June 14

  • Registration: 7:00am - 9:00am
  • Breakfast: 8:00am - 9:00am
  • Program: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Cocktail Reception: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Dinner Reception: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

June 15

  • Breakfast: 8:00am - 9:00am
  • Program: 9:15am - 1:30pm

Speakers

Dominque Burgess headshot

Dominque Burgess

Founder and Head of School, Burbrella Learning Academy Inc
Justin Shell headshot

Justin Shell

COO, WEquil App
Manisha Snoyer headshot

Manisha Snoyer

CEO & Co-Founder, Modulo
Nicole Doyle headshot

Nicole Doyle

Executive Director, DeKalb Christian Home Educators, Inc.
Peter Laipson headshot

Peter Laipson

Senior Fellow, Mastery Transcript Consortium
Chrystal Bernard headshot

Chrystal Bernard

Founder, Braveheart Christian Academy
Nasiyah Isra-Ul headshot

Nasiyah Isra-Ul

Executive Director, Canary Academy Online Inc.
Kym Kent headshot

Kym Kent

Co-Founder & Director, eXtend Homeschool Tutorial
Coi Morefield headshot

Coi Morefield

Founder & President, The Lab School of Memphis
Kerry McDonald headshot

Kerry McDonald

Senior Fellow, Foundation for Economic Education
Blair Lee headshot

Blair Lee

President, SEA Homeschoolers Organization
Iman Alleyne headshot

Iman Alleyne

Founder & Visionary, Kind Academy

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