"From Handouts to Handshakes 2026"

What an amazing day! Thank you to everyone who contributed and participated, in person and online. The recording is now available to watch and the slides can be downloaded below.

The “From Handouts to Handshakes” conference explored how faith-driven enterprise can play a transformative role in addressing poverty and economic inequality. Moving beyond traditional aid models, the day emphasized business as a force for long-term flourishing—creating wealth, dignity, and opportunity rather than simply distributing resources.

A central theme was “redemptive enterprise”: businesses intentionally designed to solve deep societal challenges while reflecting values of justice, creativity, and restoration. Speakers highlighted the importance of building sustainable ecosystems that enable micro-enterprises to grow, including access to finance, digital tools, and supply chains.

Real-world case studies demonstrated this in action—from fintech solutions empowering informal workers, to social enterprises creating jobs for marginalized communities, to agricultural training programmes significantly increasing farmers’ yields. Across these examples, a consistent message emerged: lasting impact comes through locally led initiatives, patient investment, and strong, trust-based relationships rather than short-term interventions.

The conference also explored practical tools, including the role of AI in supporting enterprise development, alongside innovative funding models designed to support early-stage businesses in underserved regions.

Ultimately, the day challenged participants to move further towards active engagement—building meaningful partnerships, taking bold steps, and using business as a vehicle for holistic transformation.

Here are just some of the comments:

• One of the most thought-provoking days I have ever experienced
• I can see why TEN Conference was described as the best and most inspiring conference that some delegates had ever attended
• What a fantastic day! I’m still buzzing. It was such a privilege to meet so many people who are actively engaged in meaningful Kingdom work.  
• The atmosphere was very friendly, warm, welcoming and relational, encouraging us to interact and network, which was incredible given the significance of the guest speakers and organisations represented in the room
• Yet again a hugely productive day with new conversations and links that may prove transformative
• Inspiring speakers and conversations
• It was great to meet and hear so many people committed to working for God and doing real, practical things to make a difference.
• The event was done in a spirit of mutual benefit and done in such an honouring way to promote Christ and Christian ethics and transformation - rather than promote firms or companies.
• I was talking to someone earlier.... do you ever walk into a room and think "this is my tribe"? What a privilege to be in the room with you all! 
• I connected with some super valuable investors 
• Today was fantastic… so encouraged by the Christian values in the conference. 
• Came away encouraged & motivated
• A supportive and God-filled atmosphere 
• Very inspiring and plenty to think about
• The presentations were extremely good
• Time to network and talk with others
• Opportunity to meet so many great people. 

Here is the recording. Obviously it is long but there is a timetable below to help you find sections of particular interest. 

Watch the Conference