Join us October 5-6, 2026
Lecture and Workshop Location: Hendrix College, Student Life and Technology Center, Worsham Hall
Cost: Includes lunch on Tuesday, $35 if registered by Sept. 15 or $45 September 16-30
Schedule:
Oct. 5
Oct. 6
*Three scholarships are available from each Arkansas Conference district. Talk with your District Superintendent about the scholarships.
About the Speaker: Matthew Dicks
Matthew Dicks is an internationally bestselling author, award-winning storyteller, and dynamic speaker who brings a unique perspective as an award-winning elementary school teacher with 27 years of experience. He helps organizations unlock the transformative potential of storytelling to inspire leadership, foster innovation, and elevate communication.
With bestselling titles like Storyworthy and Stories Sell, Matthew has collaborated with global powerhouses, including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Harvard, Yale, MIT, The World Bank, Adobe, Live Nation, CVS, and The Schmidt Family Foundation. His keynote presentations, workshops, and consulting services provide actionable tools for communicating effectively, building meaningful connections, and influencing with impact.
A 62-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 10-time GrandSLAM champion, Matthew’s storytelling expertise and captivating style have been showcased on NPR’s The Moth Radio Hour and PBS’s Stories from the Stage. As the co-founder of Speak Up and founder and CEO of Storyworthy, he has trained leaders and teams worldwide to transform complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that drive results.
For more information contact:
Ellen Alston, Chaplain
Hendrix College
1600 Washington Ave.
Conway, Arkansas 72032
501-450-3801
chaplain@hendrix.edu