Biblical Archaeology Conference - ICR Discovery Center

Join us November 13 - 14, 2026, at the ICR Discovery Center for our annual Biblical Archaeology Conference. This two-day conference will inspire, educate, and strengthen your trust in the historical reliability of the Bible through engaging presentations and workshops led by biblical scholars and archaeologists.

Dates: Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026

Explore Israel's deliverance from Egypt, their journey through the wilderness, and their settlement in Canaan as you learn about the historical and archaeological evidence that supports the biblical account. Discover how archaeology and Scripture work together to illuminate the people, places, and events described in the Bible while reinforcing the reliability and authority of God's Word.

Learn from renowned biblical archaeologist, Dr. Scott Stripling; Joshua and Caleb Colson, the Bearded Bible Brothers, as they explore biblical history and the Jewish roots of the Christian faith; and Bible Professor Tom Meyer, known as The Bible Memory Man, whose passion for Scripture has inspired audiences around the world. Through their unique expertise and engaging presentations, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how archaeology affirms the truth of Scripture and equips believers to defend their faith with confidence.

Speakers

Prof. Tom Meyer
The Bible Memory Man

Dr. Scott Stripling
Provost, The Bible Seminary
(Katy, Texas)

Joshua Colson
Bearded Bible Brothers
Zola Levitt Ministries

Caleb Colson
Bearded Bible Brothers
Zola Levitt Ministries

Registration:
Members - $25 | Non-Members - $40 (includes access to the Exhibit Hall and Planetarium)

Tickets Coming Soon

Schedule:

Friday, November 13th, 2026
Time	Activity / Speaker	Location	Description
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Welcome / Light Breakfast / Check-in	Atrium
9:30 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.	Opening Remarks \| Dr. Randy Guliuzza	Founder's Hall
9:35 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Session 1 \| Go Now to Shiloh \| Dr. Scott Stripling	Founder's Hall	Dr. Scott Stripling will provide insight into the eight seasons for excavation at Shiloh, focusing on a monumental building, the gate complex, and the favissa, which are the remains of the sacrificial system.
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.	Break	Atrium	Coffee, water, and snacks provided
10:45 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.	Session 2 \| Archaeology and the Bible: 50 Fascinating Finds that Bring the Bible to Life Part 1 \| Prof. Tom Meyer	Founder's Hall	Professor Tom Meyer will cover over 2,000 years of biblical history, from the patriarchs to the early church, demonstrating that the people and events described in the Bible are rooted in historical reality in this two-part series. Each of the 50 finds is presented to illustrate how archaeology can affirm the accuracy of biblical accounts.
11:35 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Lunch		On your own. Food trucks will be available on-site, and conference attendees will receive discounts at select local restaurants by showing their Biblical Archaeology Conference ticket.
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Optional Lunch & Learn \| Kathy & Les Bruce	Building A Classroom	First come, first served. Limited to 40 attendees.
1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.	Session 3 \| Joshua Colson	Founder's Hall	Description TBD
1:50 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.	Break	Atrium	Coffee, water, and snacks provided
2:05 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.	Session 4 \| Caleb Colson	Founder's Hall	Description TBD
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Explore Exhibit Hall & Planetarium \| Speaker Meet & Greet \| Book Signing	Exhibit Hall, Planetarium, & Atrium
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Time	Activity / Speaker	Location	Description
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Light Breakfast & Fellowship	Atrium
9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.	Welcome	Founder's Hall
9:05 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.	Session 5 \| Caleb Colson	Founder's Hall	Description TBD
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Break	Atrium	Coffee, water, and snacks provided
10:15 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.	Session 6 \| Joshua Colson	Founder's Hall	Description TBD
11:05 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.	Break	Atrium	Coffee, water, and snacks provided
11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.	Session 7 \| Archaeology and the Bible: 50 Fascinating Finds that Bring the Bible to Life Part 2 \| Prof. Tom Meyer	Professor Tom Meyer will finish presenting part 2 of his series in covering over 2,000 years of biblical history, from the patriarchs to the early church, demonstrating that the people and events described in the Bible are rooted in historical reality. Each of the 50 finds is presented to illustrate how archaeology can affirm the accuracy of biblical accounts.
12:10 - 1:30 p.m.	Lunch		On your own. Food trucks will be available on-site, and conference attendees will receive discounts at select local restaurants by showing their Biblical Archaeology Conference ticket.
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Optional Lunch & Learn \| Kathy & Les Bruce	Building A Classroom	First come, first served. Limited to 40 attendees.
1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.	Session 8 \| Crucifixion: Separating Fact from Fiction \| Dr. Scott Stripling	Founder's Hall	Dr. Scott Stripling will share the results of his peer-reviewed research, through the examination of the remains of multiple crucifixion victims and comparing them with the earliest literary accounts and artistic depictions.
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Explore Exhibit Hall & Planetarium \| Speaker Meet & Greet \| Book Signing	Exhibit Hall, Planetarium, & Atrium