FreedomFest 2026

Discover the “Forbidden Idea” that has powered human flourishing for millennia: individual liberty grounded in natural law, self-ownership, and the non-aggression principle.

In this fast-paced session, you’ll trace how these ideas emerged, why they matter, and how they are being challenged today by collectivist ideologies—and what must be done to advance liberty in our lifetime.

Come ready to “Think Independent,” and leave with the tools to act boldly.

Speakers

Mark Monoscalco

Advocate for Individual Liberty and Author of The Forbidden Idea

Mark A. Monoscalco currently serves on the board of directors of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, a state policy think tank dedicated to advancing individual liberty and economic freedom. He has studied the moral and philosophical foundations of individual liberty for more than... Read More →

Exhibitors

The Forbidden Idea

The Forbidden Idea: Hidden Truths About Individual Liberty, Economic Freedom, Political Philosophy, and History

I wrote this book to share that clarity by presenting the fundamental principles and history of individual liberty in a brief and clear manner. I hope it helps you bett... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Salon Session

8:30am PDT

Flashpoint; Van Spaulding, dir. 29 min.

Friday July 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am PDT

“Flashpoint” takes an unflinching look into the challenges professors and students face in navigating ideological divides, administrative pressures, and the shifting boundaries of what can and can’t be said in academic spaces. The film’s relevance is underscored by the tragic shooting of controversial speaker Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and other highly charged events that are increasing on campuses nationwide. “Flashpoint” examines these events within a broader conversation about academic freedom, political polarization, and the fragile state of civil discourse in higher education. “We began filming before some of the most shocking recent events took place,” said one of the film’s producers. “But what’s happened in the last few months has only reinforced how urgent this conversation really is.”

Friday July 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am PDT
Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

Anthem Arts Festival

9:00am PDT

Austrian Economics for Students (Students Only)

Friday July 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT

Speakers

Mark Skousen

America's Economist, FreedomFest

Mark Skousen is an economist, investor, and educator known for bridging academic theory and real-world markets. He is the founder and producer of FreedomFest and has spent decades advancing the case for free markets, entrepreneurship, and sound money.

A former professor at Columbia Business School and current professor at Chapman University, Skousen has authored more than 25 books on economics, history, and liberty. His latest book, The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin — The Most Versatile Mind of His Era, reframes Franklin... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Bridge to Freedom Student Lounge Room 128

Student Session

9:00am PDT

Welcome to the "You Are The Power Action" Center: From Ideas to Action

Friday July 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

FreedomFest is full of great ideas. The Action Center is where those ideas become reality. Join You Are The Power President Spike Cohen and members of the organization's leadership team for a discussion about the Principle of Human Respect, the work being done to defend individuals and communities from government overreach, and how ordinary people can create extraordinary change. Along the way, you'll get an inside look at the day's activities, opportunities to get involved, and why the most important thing you'll do at FreedomFest this year may not be listening to a speech, but taking action here in the Action Center.

Speakers

Spike Cohen

The Permissionless Activist

Jeremy “Spike” Cohen is a business owner, activist, and nationally recognized advocate for local, state, and national government reform. He has appeared on national, international, and hundreds of local media platforms to drive the message of human respect in local politics, combining... Read More →

Exhibitors

You Are The Power

421

You Are The Power is your network of liberty-oriented activists, community leaders and elected officials who identify problems in our communities, and implement solutions that set people free to live better lives.

Friday July 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Salon Session

9:00am PDT

Freedom360 Foundation Lounge

Friday July 10, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm PDT

Foundation Lounge Caucus Boardroom

Exhibitors

Freedom360 Foundation

419

The Freedom360 Foundation envisions a vibrant culture where liberty and freedom flourish—fueled by the power of the ARTS, the energy of YOUNG MINDS, and the collaboration of think tanks, grassroots movements, and purpose-driven ORGANIZATIONS—united in the shared mission of advancing... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Foundation Lounge Caucus Boardroom

Lounge

9:00am PDT

VIP Attendees and Pros Pass Attendees Lounge

Friday July 10, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm PDT

VIP Lounge Society Boardroom

Friday July 10, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm PDT
VIP Lounge Society Boardroom

Lounge

9:15am PDT

iHeal Collective Wellness Sessions (by appointment only)

Friday July 10, 2026 9:15am - 4:30pm PDT

Wheelhouse

Visit Booth #619 to inquire about wellness sessions with iHeal Collective

Speakers

Sean Allman

Science Communicator

Sean Allman is an international speaker, creative director, and longevity technologist. He is the co-founder of iHeal Collective (alongside partner BoDreay Fraser), where he leads video production, art direction, and promotional campaigns for their holistic health products, trainings... Read More →

Exhibitors

iHeal Collective

619 and Wheelhouse

We aim to restore and/or augment paradigms conducive to improving the quality of life for every man, woman and child on this planet.

Friday July 10, 2026 9:15am - 4:30pm PDT
Wheelhouse

Wellness Session

9:25am PDT

Watergate Secrets and Betrayals; George Bugatti, dir. 70 min.

Friday July 10, 2026 9:25am - 9:40am PDT

This docudrama, built from newly uncovered archival evidence, reveals how the Watergate prosecutions were shaped by secret meetings, suppressed memos, and a pattern of government overreach that shattered the rule of law. More than 50 years after the resignation of President Richard Nixon, ”Watergate Secrets and Betrayals” unveils the hidden, secret documents behind America’s most infamous political scandal.Narrated by actor John O’Hurley and based on the groundbreaking research of former White House lawyer Geoff Shepard, this documentary is set to change everything we were told about Watergate. Irrefutable evidence is presented, connecting the dots between the three branches of government and the scandal that shattered Nixon’s landslide re-election, forced his resignation, and led to the downfall of at least twenty members of his administration.

Moderators

Gary Alexander

The Financial Journalist

Gary Alexander has served as Senior Writer at Navellier & Associates since 2009, editing the weekly Marketmail and writing the Growth Mail column focused on market history and growth investing. With more than four decades in financial journalism and investment publishing, he previously... Read More →

Speakers

George Bugatti

Andrew Hartman

The Historian of America’s Culture Wars

Andrew Hartman is Distinguished Professor of History at Illinois State University, a two-time Fulbright Distinguished Fellow, and founding president of the Society for U.S. Intellectual History. A leading scholar of modern American political and cultural conflict, his work traces... Read More →

Geoff Shepard

Author, "Watergate Secrets and Betrayals" film

Friday July 10, 2026 9:25am - 9:40am PDT
Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

Anthem Arts Festival

9:30am PDT

Think Independent

Friday July 10, 2026 9:30am - 9:32am PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers

Valerie Leigh

CEO, FreedomFest, Founding Board Member, Freedom360

Valerie Durham is the President/CEO of FreedomFest, where her creative vision and strategic leadership have helped transform the event into the premier gathering of free minds from around the world. With a background in event design, cultural programming, and movement arts, Valerie... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 9:30am - 9:32am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

9:32am PDT

Welcome to Friday

Friday July 10, 2026 9:32am - 9:35am PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers

Kennedy

The Punk Rock Libertarian

Kennedy is an American political commentator, broadcaster, and author known for her irreverent voice and independent perspective. She first gained fame as an MTV VJ in the 1990s before transitioning into political media. She later hosted the nightly show Kennedy on Fox Business Network... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 9:32am - 9:35am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

9:35am PDT

Doors Win Wars: Inside the PA Chase Movement

Friday July 10, 2026 9:35am - 9:55am PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers

Cliff Maloney

The Ground Game General

Cliff Maloney is the CEO of Citizens Alliance and the Founder of the PA CHASE program. He has been called the “godfather of door knocking”. At 34 years old, Maloney’s door knocking deployments have knocked on over 9 million doors and delivered victories in 418 elections across... Read More →

Michelle Backus

Emmy-winning Journalist

Michelle Backus is a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, communications strategist, entrepreneur, and spokesperson for Citizens Alliance. A Penn State graduate with degrees in Economics and Broadcast Journalism, Michelle has been featured on Fox News, Newsmax, and other national... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 9:35am - 9:55am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

9:55am PDT

How To Win For Freedom

Friday July 10, 2026 9:55am - 10:05am PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers

Spike Cohen

The Permissionless Activist

Exhibitors

You Are The Power

421

Friday July 10, 2026 9:55am - 10:05am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

10:00am PDT

From Application To Successful Resolution

Friday July 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT

Join Ryan Ralston, Director of Operations at You Are The Power, for an informative session covering the organization's process from receiving an assistance application to case resolution. Attendees will gain insight into the behind-the-scenes processes and procedures that You Are The Power uses to advocate effectively for its clients. Over the past two years, the organization has achieved nearly a 100% success rate in defending its clients against local government overreach while advancing and adhering to the Principle of Human Respect, its foundational ideology.

Speakers

Ryan Ralston

Operations Director at You Are The Power

Ryan is committed to reforming the criminal justice and family policing systems. He has over twenty years of investigative experience as a Senior Investigator, focusing on complex cases that have taken him across the country. Ryan is a graduate of Mercer University’s Public Safety... Read More →

Exhibitors

You Are The Power

421

Friday July 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Salon Session

10:00am PDT

From Diagnosis to Self-Mastery: Reclaiming Your Brain in the Age of Over-Medicalization (Refreshments provided)

Friday July 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT

Adams Salon Room 126

Speakers

Mary Parker

Clinical Director, Infinite Potential

Mary Parker, LPC-S, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, functional mental health practitioner, and author based in Round Rock, Texas, where she serves as Clinical Director of Infinite Potential. A Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider and Certified Neurofeedback... Read More →

Exhibitors

Infinite Potential

513

Infinite Potential provides a patient-centered, science-based approach to mental health care using each patient’s unique genetic, biochemical and nutritional makeup. We specialize in treating: ADHD, ADD, Autism, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Mild Cognitive Impairment, PTSD, and... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Adams Salon Room 126

Salon Session

10:00am PDT

Killed to Order: China's Organ Harvesting Industry and the True Nature of America's Biggest Adversary

Friday July 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT

Speakers

Jan Jekielek

Senior editor, Host, The Epoch Times

Jan Jekielek is a senior editor with The Epoch Times and host of the show, "American Thought Leaders." Jan’s career has spanned academia media and international human rights work. In 2009 he joined The Epoch Times full time and has served in a variety of roles including as website... Read More →

Exhibitors

The Epoch Times /NTD News

M14

The Epoch Times is the fastest-growing independent news media in America. We are nonpartisan and dedicated to truthful reporting.

Friday July 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Salon Session

10:00am PDT

You Are the CEO of Your Life: The New Currency of Wealth (Students Only)

Friday July 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT

Today’s greatest wealth extends beyond money. Discover the principles that create lasting success no matter the economic environment.

Speakers

Sharon Lechter

Sharon Lechter is internationally recognized as a financial literacy expert, keynote speaker and business mentor. She is a 5 time New York Times Bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and enjoyed a 35 year career as a licensed CPA. She has advised two US Presidents... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Bridge to Freedom Student Lounge Room 128

Student Session

10:05am PDT

Good People Break Bad Laws

Friday July 10, 2026 10:05am - 10:25am PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Moderators

Spike Cohen

The Permissionless Activist

Speakers

Topher Field

Breaker of Laws

Topher Field is a dissident, bestselling author, and award-winning filmmaker known as one of Australia’s most outspoken defenders of civil liberty. A three-time Australian Libertarian of the Year and recipient of 14 film awards, he has spent over a decade challenging government... Read More →

Exhibitors

Battleground Melbourne

The Battleground Melbourne documentary looks at how it took just two years for Melbourne, Australia, to fall from The World’s ‘Most Liveable’ to ‘Most Locked-down’ city. The ‘Covid Era’ in Melbourne brought with it previously unthinkable levels of civil unrest and government... Read More →

Libertarian Party of Australia

Welcome to the website of the Libertarian Party (formerly known as the Liberal Democrats).

The Libertarian Party is fundamentally different to other parties on the Australian political landscape. Unlike the others, we believe you are the best person to make decisions for your own life, not politicians or public servants. As long as you respect the rights of others, you... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 10:05am - 10:25am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

10:25am PDT

Restoring the Second Amendment

Friday July 10, 2026 10:25am - 10:45am PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers

John Lott

America's Crime Expert

Dr. John R. Lott Jr. is an economist and internationally recognized expert on crime and public policy. During the Trump administration, he served in senior research roles within the U.S. Department of Justice. Lott has taught or conducted research at institutions including the University... Read More →

Robert Leider

Chief Legal Counseln, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

Robert Leider is an Assistant Professor of Law at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University. His scholarly interests are in criminal law, criminal procedure, and constitutional law, especially concerning questions about the use of force and the rule of law. He has written... Read More →

Exhibitors

Crime Prevention Research Center

T19

The Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) is a research and education organization dedicated to conducting academic quality research on the relationship between laws regulating the ownership or use of guns, crime, and public safety; educating the public on the results of such research... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 10:25am - 10:45am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

10:45am PDT

Controlled Demolition of the American Empire

Friday July 10, 2026 10:45am - 11:00am PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers

Jeff Berwick

Championing freedom through decentralization and disruption

Jeff Berwick is the founder of The Dollar Vigilante, a global financial and political media platform that advocates for personal liberty, cryptocurrency, and economic freedom. Known as “The Anarchast,” Jeff is an outspoken critic of government control, the financial system, and... Read More →

Exhibitors

Anarchapulco

609

We are helping shift the world towards more and more freedom and enabling our community to become active voices and advocates in this movement. This is a huge responsibility and an enormous undertaking that we would appreciate everyone in our community understanding.

Friday July 10, 2026 10:45am - 11:00am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

11:00am PDT

Behind the Fund: A Conversation on Free Markets, Microfinance, and Building the Investment Vehicle America's Accredited Investors Were Never Offered

Friday July 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:10am PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers

Rudolfo Beltran

The MicroLending Master

Rudolfo Beltran is Vice-President of Capital Acquisition at InNova Global Fund, an SEC Regulation D 506(c) microfinance investment platform delivering a 12% to 24% APY return to accredited investors through deployment in Kenya's booming microfinance market. With over 25 years of experience... Read More →

Exhibitors

Innova Global Fund

504

InNova Global Fund is a U.S.-based organization dedicated to expanding access to financial opportunity in underserved communities around the world. While we do not issue microloans directly, we play a vital behind-the-scenes role by providing the administrative infrastructure that... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:10am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

11:00am PDT

Off The Cuff: Thinking Fast Under Pressure

Friday July 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT

Can you speak for two minutes on a completely random topic with no preparation? Join us for this fast-paced and entertaining exercise in extemporaneous speaking as audience volunteers take the stage and tackle surprise topics pulled from a hat. Whether you're a seasoned speaker, a nervous beginner, or simply looking for a fun challenge, this session will help you build confidence, sharpen your communication skills, and learn to stay composed when you suddenly find yourself in the spotlight!

Speakers

Brian Lambrecht

Special Project Coordinator

Brian contributes national media strategy and storytelling expertise to You Are The Power as an independent special projects and media professional, securing over a hundred national television segments that include frequent appearances on national news networks, and placed stories... Read More →

Exhibitors

You Are The Power

421

Friday July 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Salon Session

11:10am PDT

Leonard E. Read Award "Revolution"

Friday July 10, 2026 11:10am - 11:15am PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers

Mark Skousen

America's Economist, FreedomFest

Eric Metaxas

Author and Host, The Eric Metaxas Show

Eric Metaxas is the author of seven New York Times bestselling books, including the million-selling biography Bonhoeffer and his latest work, Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World. He is the founder and host of Socrates in the City and The Eric Metaxas... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 11:10am - 11:15am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

11:15am PDT

"Top 5" Finals — Principled Business Pitch Competition

Friday July 10, 2026 11:15am - 11:45am PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

This is the championship round of the Principled Business Pitch Competition. The five best pitches of the week face off one final time. The judges will get to decide who takes home 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. This is the moment the whole tournament has been building toward.

Speakers

Chris Rufer

The North Star of Liberty

Founder of Morning Star Company

Chris founded The Morning Star Company as a one-truck owner-operator company, hauling tomatoes to canneries. Morning Star has grown into a vertically integrated enterprise encompassing greenhouse, transplanting, harvesting, and hauling operations, in addition to three tomato processing... Read More →

Shawn Nelson

Alexander McCobin

The Champion of Liberty’s Builders, Liberty Ventures

Alexander McCobin is an entrepreneur and movement builder dedicated to strengthening the institutions that sustain a free society. As the founder and CEO of Principled Business, he works to equip founders, executives, and emerging leaders with the moral and strategic clarity needed... Read More →

John Mackey

The Conscious Capitalist

John Mackey is the co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market and a leading advocate of stakeholder-driven enterprise. Over nearly four decades, he built Whole Foods into a global brand rooted in quality, purpose, and entrepreneurial innovation before its acquisition by Amazon... Read More →

Exhibitors

Principled Business

704

An ecosystem of purpose-driven investors & entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future.

Friday July 10, 2026 11:15am - 11:45am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

11:20am PDT

The Storyteller's Role; Nicole Yeatman, dir. 8 min.

Friday July 10, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am PDT

“The Storyteller’s Role” is a compelling documentary about the fight for free expression against state-mandated censorship. Actor Annette Hubbell created a one-woman show celebrating historical figures, asserting that individual merit and the human spirit transcend collective racial identities. However, the government-run San Diego County Library canceled her performance, dictating that Annette—a white woman—was forbidden from portraying Black heroes. Rejecting the state’s attempt to police art through arbitrary racial classifications, Annette takes the bureaucracy to court to defend her fundamental right to free speech. Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, her battle becomes an urgent defense of individual liberty. Produced by Pacific Legal Foundation, the film showcases a courageous artist standing up to institutional overreach, proving that the government has absolutely no authority to dictate which stories we can tell or who is allowed to tell them.

Friday July 10, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am PDT
Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

Anthem Arts Festival

11:45am PDT

End of Friday Morning at FreedomFest

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 11:45am PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 11:45am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

11:45am PDT

Defending Debate; Tim Silfies, dir., John Papola, prod. 57 min.

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT

Freedom of speech and open debate are under assault in America–from both the left and the right. But there is reason to hope for the future. “Defending Debate” follows an upstart high school debate league, where the best of the best converge for a national tournament where no topic or stance is off limits, no matter how controversial. If America is to have a future that resembles our idealistic roots, a new generation needs to be infused with a non-negotiable commitment to free expression. These kids are the worst nightmare of any would-be tyrants seeking to control what the country can say or think.

Speakers

Kennedy

The Punk Rock Libertarian

Tim Silfies

Head of Programming & Content Development, Emergent Order Foundation

Tim is currently the Head of Programming and Content Development at Emergent Order Foundation. He provides creative direction on all of EO’s original films and series and is the director of Defending Debate. Previously, he spent over a decade navigating the Wild West of cable news... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

Anthem Arts Festival

11:45am PDT

Attendee Lunch - On Your Own

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT

N/A

Lunch on your own.

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
N/A

Lunch

11:45am PDT

Attendees PLUS Lunch

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT

Exhibit Hall Room 136-139

Pre-purchased lunch kiosk for Attendee PLUS.

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
Exhibit Hall Room 136-139

Lunch

11:45am PDT

VIP Attendee Lunch

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT

VIP Lounge Society Boardroom

Light lunch for VIP Attendees in the VIP Lounge.

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
VIP Lounge Society Boardroom

Lunch

11:45am PDT

DonorsTrust Clients and Friends Lunch

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT

Wealth Workshop Room 113-114

Join us for a special luncheon featuring remarks from the DonorsTrust team and conversation with fellow philanthropists dedicated to protecting donor intent and building a lasting legacy of liberty. Please contact Jennifer Kambara at [email protected] if you would like to attend.

Speakers

Stephanie Lips

Senior Director For Engagement, DonorsTrust

Stephanie Lips is senior director for engagement at DonorsTrust where she specializes in philanthropic strategy, legacy planning, and long-term stewardship. Stephanie leads client engagement initiatives focused on helping individuals and families align their charitable giving with... Read More →

Peter Lipsett

Vice President, DonorsTrust

Peter Lipsett is Vice President at DonorsTrust, the community foundation for liberty, where he oversees the growth team. He hosts Giving Ventures, a podcast on innovative free-market efforts. Peter spent a decade within the Koch organizations helping build a unique donor network... Read More →

Exhibitors

DonorsTrust

213

DonorsTrust is the community foundation for liberty. DonorsTrust simplifies and strengthens giving for liberty-minded donors through donor-advised funds, legacy protection, and philanthropic advice. With its Novus society, it builds the next generation of charitable giver. Since 1999... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
Wealth Workshop Room 113-114

Sponsor Event

11:45am PDT

Steve Forbes Free to Choose Luncheon

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT

Speakers

Steve Forbes

The Capitalist’s Capitalist

Steve Forbes is Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes and one of the most prominent champions of free markets, sound money, and entrepreneurial capitalism today. Under his leadership, Forbes has expanded into a global media brand while continuing to shape national conversation on... Read More →

Robert Chatfield

President and CEO, Free To Choose Network (FTCN)

Robert Chatfield serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Free To Choose Network (FTCN), a global media organization. Chatfield oversees all departments of the 24-person organization, and will be growing the divisions while keeping the vision and mission of the 501(c)(3... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

VIP Event

12:00pm PDT

Book Signings

Friday July 10, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT

Exhibit Hall Room 136-139

Speakers

Mary Parker

Clinical Director, Infinite Potential

Mark Monoscalco

Advocate for Individual Liberty and Author of The Forbidden Idea

Jan Jekielek

Senior editor, Host, The Epoch Times

Friday July 10, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Exhibit Hall Room 136-139

Book Signing

12:00pm PDT

LUNCHTIME ACTIVISM SLAM

Friday July 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Join Ryan Ralston, Director of Operations at You Are The Power, for an informative training session that allows attendees to immerse themselves in real-time call-to-action work on behalf of the organization's mission and its clients, while discussing six active cases and how violations of the Principle of Human Respect have harmed clients and their communities. This will be the most productive 2 hours you will spend at Freedomfest this year.

Speakers

Ryan Ralston

Operations Director at You Are The Power

Exhibitors

You Are The Power

421

Friday July 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Salon Session

1:00pm PDT

Adam Smith vs Karl Marx: The Ultimate Capitalism vs Socialism Debate

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Ideas & Debate Stage Room 106-107

Resolved: Karl Marx’s critique of capitalism is fundamentally flawed; Free-enterprise capitalism is the greatest system ever invented to fulfill the needs of most members of society.

John Mackey for the affirmative; Andrew Hartman for the negative.

Moderators

Mark Skousen

America's Economist, FreedomFest

Speakers

Andrew Hartman

The Historian of America’s Culture Wars

John Mackey

The Conscious Capitalist

Exhibitors

Integrally

Helping people disagree with integrity.

Integrally brings people together for thoughtful debates on our society's most pressing issues, with a focus on understanding different perspectives and agreeing/disagreeing with integrity. We're on a mission to change how people talk to one another with a first-of-its-kind dialogic... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Ideas & Debate Stage Room 106-107

Breakout Session

1:00pm PDT

AI: Artificial, Advanced or Alarming?

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Moderators

Stephen Kent

The Geeky Commentator, How The Force Can Fix The World

Stephen Kent is a conservative columnist, TV commentator and consumer advocate known for his work with the Consumer Choice Center. He is a founder of Geeky Stoics, a popular YouTube channel dedicated to philosophy, pop culture and Christian apologetics and author of How The Force... Read More →

Speakers

Andrew Mayne

The Architect of Impossible Futures

Andrew Mayne is a technologist, inventor, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and one of the earliest pioneers in the modern AI era. He served as OpenAI’s Science Communicator and was one of the company’s first prompt engineers, helping shape GPT-3, ChatGPT, and GPT-4 from... Read More →

Marshall Toplansky

Fellow of Innovation

Marshall Toplansky is an award-winning Innovation Professor of Management Science at the Argyros School of Business and Economics at Chapman University. He is senior research fellow at the Center for Demographics and Policy and is director of the school’s Analytics Accelerator program... Read More →

George Gilder

The Prophet of the Free Economy

George Gilder is a technology futurist, investor, and bestselling author whose ideas have shaped debates on capitalism, innovation, and economic growth for more than four decades. A longtime champion of entrepreneurial dynamism, Gilder has argued that wealth is created not by redistribution... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

Breakout Session

1:00pm PDT

Crypto Comedy

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Philosophers Room Room 104

Moderators

Dominic Frisby

Author, comedian, voice artist

Dominic Frisby is a British author, comedian and voice artist whose voice may already be familiar — he has narrated more than five hundred documentaries for the BBC, ITV and others.

Away from the booth, Frisby writes and performs on money, tax and freedom. He is the author of Life After the State, Daylight Robbery, Bitcoin: The Future of Money? and The Secret History of Gold, and the writer behind the newsletter The Flying Frisby. A libertarian by conviction... Read More →

Speakers

Boris Khaykin

Ukraine's Funniest Refugee

Boris Khaykin came to America as a refugee from Ukraine, before it was cool. He’s been seen in Bull, Broad City, The First Purge, Amazon Prime’s Red Oaks, and as a warm up comic for The Opposition on Comedy Central. He is a regular at New York Comedy Club, has won a webby for... Read More →

Peter Stewart

Comedian, Comfy Clash Founder

Peter Stewart is a New York-based standup comic originally from Canada. Known for his dry and self-deprecating sense of humor, Peter has performed all over the world. He is a founding member of Comfy Comedy and produces one of the world’s biggest comedy competitions, the Comfy Clash... Read More →

Andrew Heaton

The Libertarian Satirist

Andrew Heaton is a comedian, author, and political satirist. He’s the host of “The Political Orphanage” comedy and news podcast, and scifi deep dive podcast “Alienating the Audience.” He is a comedy producer at Reason TV, where he makes funny videos like "Is it War?" He’s... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Philosophers Room Room 104

Breakout Session

1:00pm PDT

Disinherit the IRS – A Tale of Two Families

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Financial Freedom Stage Room 115-117

Speakers

David T. Phillips

CEO and founder Estate Planning Specialists, LLC

Exhibitors

Estate Planning Specialists

411

With headquarters in Gilbert, Arizona (Phoenix Metro), Estate Planning Specialists and its managing firm, Phillips Financial Services, LLC has clients in every state of the union with the overall goal of KEEPING YOUR WEALTH IN THE FAMILY while enjoying life to its fullest.

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Financial Freedom Stage Room 115-117

Breakout Session

1:00pm PDT

Running the Campaign You’re Not Allowed to Run — The Strategy Behind the Announcement

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Free Speech Stage Room 108-109

Eric Metexas

Speakers

Mike ter Maat

Political Boundary Breaker

A longtime Republican, Mike recruits for the Republican Liberty Caucus. He served as Libertarian Party 2024 VP nominee and 2022 Congressional candidate. Mike has served as White House economist, professional free-market advocate, entrepreneur and economics professor. He retired in... Read More →

Exhibitors

Mike ter Maat

216

We, the philosophical descendants of those libertarians who were the founders of our Nation, which was formed for the sole purpose of protecting the rights of individuals, recognize that our political structure has drifted away from this singular legitimacy. We therefore recommit... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Free Speech Stage Room 108-109

Breakout Session

1:00pm PDT

The CPA Dude

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Innovation Workshop Room 122-123

Speakers

Eldar Souliaev

The CPA Dude

Eldar moved to America with his parents in the late 90s with nothing more than a few suitcases. Like most immigrants, he was keen on excelling in this new land of opportunity. Through hard work and education he found himself building tax structures in some of the world’s most prestigious... Read More →

Exhibitors

The CPA Dude

907

The CPA Dude was founded in 2019 and built with the core of saving taxes for individuals and small businesses. We wanted to help those who work extremely hard for their paychecks and educate them on how to minimize their taxes and plan for the future. We have grown since then but... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Innovation Workshop Room 122-123

Breakout Session

1:00pm PDT

Reverse Pitch — The Investors Take the Stage

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Entrepreneurship Stage Room 119-121

Flip the script. Investors get 60 seconds to make the case for their fund.

Exhibitors

Principled Business

704

An ecosystem of purpose-driven investors & entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future.

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Entrepreneurship Stage Room 119-121

Competition

1:00pm PDT

Major Funding: A Moves Management Masterclass (Refreshments provided)

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Adams Salon Room 126

Every attendee will be eligible to receive a complimentary copy of David’s updated book: Disinherit the IRS: How to Keep Your Wealth in the Family – GURANTEED!

Speakers

Jessie Markell

The Optimizing Master

Jessie Markell is co-founder of Optimize Consulting, a digital marketing agency built to challenge traditional agency models and put client success first. With expertise in communications, paid media, and strategic account management, he has led high-impact campaigns for startups... Read More →

Alex Staudt

The Gifting Whiz

Alex is a major gifts fundraising consultant with more than a decade of experience helping nonprofits build the relationships and systems that drive transformational giving. Working across a diverse portfolio of clients — from advocacy organizations to educational institutions... Read More →

Nick Hayden

The Lord of the Grants

Nick is the Grants & Foundations Consultant at Optimize Consulting. With nearly a decade of experience, he's managed grant portfolios for the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the Institute for Justice, and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. Currently, he helps organizations build, sustain... Read More →

Exhibitors

Optimize Consulting

905

Optimize Consulting is the leading online fundraising and digital marketing firm for the liberty movement.

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Adams Salon Room 126

Salon Session

1:00pm PDT

Mentor Moment with Steve Forbes (Students Only)

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Speakers

Steve Forbes

The Capitalist’s Capitalist

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Bridge to Freedom Student Lounge Room 128

Student Session

1:00pm PDT

An Inconvenient Study; Kris Armstrong, dir. 82 min.

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

In 2016, Emmy Award winning journalist Del Bigtree issued a challenge to the head of infectious disease at one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the world: conduct the most thorough vaccinated vs. unvaccinated study that has ever been done. The expert took up the challenge and ran the study to prove Del wrong. That study never saw the light of day… until Del confronted the researcher with hidden cameras rolling. “An Inconvenient Study” is the result.

Speakers

Jenn Sherry Parry

Executive Producer, The HighWire

Jenn Sherry Parry is an Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer and DGA Director with over two decades in network television. Beginning her career at E! Entertainment Television, she went on to produce live events, documentaries, and major network programs, spending a decade at CBS's... Read More →

Kris Armstrong

Director/Producer, "An Inconvenient Study" film

Kris Armstrong is an Emmy-nominated director whose work moves between worlds — from the polished stages of network television to the raw edges of documentary storytelling. With 20 years behind the camera, he’s built a body of work defined by striking visuals, emotional precision... Read More →

Del Bigtree

The Relentless Dissenter, ICAN & HighWire

Del Bigtree is one of the preeminent voices of the MAHA Movement. He’s the founder and CEO of the non-profit, Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), host of the internet talk show TheHighWire.com, Director of Communications for Robert Kennedy Jr’s 2024 presidential campaign, a f... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

Anthem Arts Festival

1:15pm PDT

Anthem Arts Council (By invitation only)

Friday July 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

Foundation Lounge Caucus Boardroom

Exhibitors

Freedom360 Foundation

419

Friday July 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Foundation Lounge Caucus Boardroom

Sponsor Event

2:00pm PDT

Multigenerational Time Trillionaires: Creating 200-Year Families in an Age of Short-Term Thinking

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm PDT

Wealth Workshop Room 113-114

Speakers

Eric Stats

Family Financial Flourisher

Eric Stats, CFA is an entrepreneur, investor, and educator focused on helping individuals and families flourish across generations. He is the founder of one of the nation’s largest truck rental companies and currently owns an investment firm providing financial planning and investment... Read More →

Exhibitors

Brighton Wealth Management

401

At Brighton Wealth Management, we proudly dedicate ourselves to serving your financial planning and investment goals.

As a fee-only fiduciary financial firm, we build a strong collaborative relationship with our clients while we deliver comprehensive, sophisticated and holistic we... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
Wealth Workshop Room 113-114

Breakout Session

2:00pm PDT

"Revolution: The Origins of the Greatest Nation in History" An Author's Insights Leonard E. Read Award Winner

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Free Speech Stage Room 108-109

Speakers

Eric Metaxas

Author and Host, The Eric Metaxas Show

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Free Speech Stage Room 108-109

Breakout Session

2:00pm PDT

Breakthrough Builders: Three Ventures Radically Reinventing Education

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

What does educational innovation look like when founders stop waiting for reform and start building instead? Three pioneering leaders will showcase ventures that are reshaping the future of learning from the ground up. Meredith Olson will share how VELA is fueling the nationwide Indie Education movement, empowering thousands of founders and families to create new K–12 learning environments. Joe Ross will present Reach University’s Apprenticeship Degree model, which enables working adults to earn accredited degrees through their jobs. Pano Kanelos will introduce the Global Accreditation Project (GAP), an ambitious effort to create a new, outcomes-based accreditation system designed for innovation, accountability, and institutional pluralism. Together, these ventures offer a compelling vision for how bold builders can transform education at every level.

Speakers

Pano Kanelos

Founding Partner, Athos Group

Pano Kanelos is a senior fellow in the Civitas Institute and the Director of the Center for the Future of Higher Education. A higher education leader, public intellectual, and nationally prominent advocate for the liberal arts, Pano Kanelos was the founding president of the University... Read More →

Meredith Olson

CEO, VELA

Meredith leads VELA with a commitment to founder-led growth, disciplined capital deployment, and long-term sustainability. Under her leadership, VELA has built the largest national network of Indie Education founders across all 50 states.

Joe Ross

President, Reach University

Joe Ross is the founder and CEO of Reach University, a pioneering institution focused on apprenticeship-based, job-embedded degrees designed for working adults. Through Reach University and its affiliated programs—including Reach Teachers College, a forthcoming healthcare college... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

Breakout Session

2:00pm PDT

How to Supercharge Your Weekly Paycheck: Make $1000 per Week in the Stock Market

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Financial Freedom Stage Room 115-117

Moderators

Greg Galloway

Greg Galloway spent more than 20 years in the financial industry with a global money management firm specializing in international stocks, bonds and currencies, where he developed his international expertise along with the investment strategies that still guide him today.
In 1993, Greg founded Fund Advisors of America focus on his clients needs and strives to provide them with the highest level money management services available. Greg has been a featured speaker at investment conferences and seminars nationwide, along with being a contributing w... Read More →

Speakers

Conrad Schwalbe

America's Fund Adviser

Conrad Schwalbe has been an avid investor for the past 20 years. As a Senior Portfolio Manager with Fund Advisors of America, he takes pride in helping his clients navigate the markets in both bull and bear markets. He loves to help educate his clients on different aspects of the... Read More →

Marc Lichtenfeld

The Dividend Whisperer

Marc Lichtenfeld is a veteran income investor and Chief Income Strategist at The Oxford Club. Known for his disciplined, research-driven approach to dividend investing, he has helped thousands of investors build reliable streams of income through his proprietary stock-rating systems... Read More →

Exhibitors

Fund Advisors of America

The Fund Advisors of America investment strategy is based on a top-down approach to determine the countries and sectors most likely to generate the highest expected returns.

In this effort, Fund Advisors of America seeks to both discover unique sources of information and exploit inefficiencies uncovered through unique analysis of widely available information... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Financial Freedom Stage Room 115-117

Breakout Session

2:00pm PDT

Recent Advances in Longevity and Age-Reversal Research

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Innovation Workshop Room 122-123

Speakers

Mary Ruwart

The Gentle Radical

Mary J. Ruwart is a biomedical research scientist, ethicist, and longtime advocate for libertarian principles rooted in voluntary cooperation and non-aggression. Trained in pharmaceutical research and development, she brings scientific rigor to debates about public policy, individual... Read More →

Exhibitors

Liberty International

Established in 1969, Liberty International is the oldest organization promoting libertarianism worldwide. Our purpose is to bring liberty to every corner of the world by sharing the philosophy and benefits of freedom, with special emphasis on educating newcomers. We spread liberty... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Innovation Workshop Room 122-123

Breakout Session

2:00pm PDT

Rethinking Women's Rights: The Unconventional Pro-Life Libertarian Case

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Ideas & Debate Stage Room 106-107

A consistent libertarian defense of women's rights requires recognizing fetal self-ownership.

Moderators

Norman Horn

The Christian Libertarian and Scientist

Dr. Norman Horn holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.A. in Theological Studies from Austin Graduate School of Theology. He did postdoctoral research at MIT, has been a part of multiple startup companies, and currently works in the medical... Read More →

Speakers

Kerry Baldwin

Co-Host, Reformed Libertarian Podcast, Libertarian Christian Institute

Kerry Baldwin is an independent researcher, writer, podcaster, and Socratic educator known for developing a pro-life libertarian position grounded in self-ownership, the Non-Aggression Principle, and embryological science. Her approach challenges both mainstream libertarianism and... Read More →

Michael Shermer

The Professional Skeptic, Skeptic Magazine; Columnist, Scientific American

Michael Shermer is a science writer, historian of ideas, and one of the world’s most prominent public skeptics. He is the founder of The Skeptics Society and publisher of Skeptic magazine, dedicated to investigating extraordinary claims and promoting scientific thinking.

A Presidential Fellow at Chapman University, Shermer has written numerous bestselling books on belief, reasoning, and the psychology of persuasion, including Why People Believe Weird Things and The Moral Arc. His upcoming book, Truth, examines how humans distinguish fact from fiction... Read More →

Exhibitors

Integrally

Libertarian Christian Institute

415

We believe that every Christian libertarian should feel comfortable affirming these statements, even if they have their own nuance or “spin” on them. Our aim is not to comprehensively spell out what every Christian libertarian must believe. Rather, we aim to provide a central... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Ideas & Debate Stage Room 106-107

Breakout Session

2:00pm PDT

The Future of Financial Freedom Is Hybrid: How AI-Powered Investing is Helping Independent Investors Challenge Wall Street’s Advantage

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Entrepreneurship Stage Room 119-121

The old investing debate is broken.
The future of investing is not human. It is not artificial.
It is hybrid.
For decades, Wall Street institutions have had access to tools, data, speed, and decision-making systems that individual investors could not reach. Today, AI is changing that. It is giving everyday investors the ability to see more, react faster, manage risk more intelligently, and make decisions with a level of insight once reserved for the largest financial firms.
But AI alone is not enough.
Markets are not just math. They are shaped by emotion, behavior, fear, greed, timing, discipline, and long-term vision. The most successful investors of the next decade will not be the ones who passively hand everything over to Wall Street's machine. They will be the ones who combine the analytical power of AI with human judgment, personal goals, and a financial platform that prioritizes protection.
This discussion will explore how iFlip is democratizing investing, challenging traditional institutional advantages, and helping individuals take greater control of their financial future with less volatility.
The future will not be AI replacing investors. It will be investors using AI replacing those who do not.

Speakers

Randy Tate

CEO and Co-Founder, iFlip

Randy Tate is the CEO and Co-Founder of iFlip, a fintech company transforming how individuals and advisors invest through adaptive, AI-driven portfolio management. A self-made entrepreneur, former football coach, and software executive with multiple successful exits, Randy has spent... Read More →

Exhibitors

iFlip

601

iFlip is a simple to use investment platform powered by AI and machine learning that protects your wealth while consistently outperforming the market.

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Entrepreneurship Stage Room 119-121

Breakout Session

2:00pm PDT

The Sorry State of Medical Freedom for California Students

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Philosophers Room Room 104

Speakers

Alix Mayer

Board Chair & President, Free Now Foundation

In 1996, Alix Mayer was a newly-minted MBA running a worldwide research group for Apple Inc. when six vaccines for a vacation left her disabled and brain-damaged, ending her career. Now substantially recovered, she is dedicated to advancing medical freedom through education and legal... Read More →

Exhibitors

Free Now Foundation

614

EXPOSING TRUTH

PRESERVING RIGHTS

PROTECTING MEDICAL FREEDOM

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Philosophers Room Room 104

Breakout Session

2:00pm PDT

Carbon Energy: How Coal Is Changing and Adapting to Find Its Place in World Markets (Refreshments provided)

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Adams Salon Room 126

Speakers

Billy Carroll Smith

The Coal Miner's Father

Billy Carroll Smith is a Kentucky-based coal mining entrepreneur with more than four decades of experience in mining operations, management, and energy development. Beginning his career in the coal industry in 1978, he advanced from equipment operations to earning his Mine Foreman... Read More →

Exhibitors

Carbon Energy Holdings

400

Carbon Energy Corporation is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the development and production of oil and natural gas in the Ventura Basin of California.

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Adams Salon Room 126

Salon Session

2:00pm PDT

Metals Mania: The Government's War on Money (Refreshments provided)

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Speakers

Ronnie Green

VP Marketing & Operations, Alpine Gold Exchange

Ronnie Green is the Vice President of Marketing and Operations at Alpine Gold Exchange, where he leads the strategy and execution behind the company’s growth, customer experience, and national expansion. With a background in entrepreneurship and operations, Ronnie has helped scale... Read More →

Exhibitors

Alpine Gold Exchange

208

We help you maintain and grow value
Our team of dedicated professionals understand that behind every account is a person with unique financial goals.

Through our commitment to excellence and customer-focused approach, we're helping reshape the way people think about and use precious metals in their financial journey... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Salon Session

2:00pm PDT

Human Respect: Rethinking How We Solve Social Issues (Students Only)

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Speakers

Juan Carlos Maldonado

Human Respect Program Manager at Students for Liberty

A Political Scientist and Master of Public Administration from Guayaquil, Ecuador, Juan Carlos has worked as an analyst for the Instituto Ecuatoriano de Economía Política. He has served as a Coordinator for the Church Educational System of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day... Read More →

Exhibitors

Foundation for Harmony and Prosperity

Operations

Our mission is to persuade people to act, in all aspects of their lives, in concert with social principles that advance Human Happiness, Harmony and Prosperity.
Our Vision
To see vibrant communities in which the cultural norm is to rely exclusively on voluntary relationships in the course of advancing their personal interests and values. Individuals will categorically reject the use of all agents—personal, social, or political—who seek to initiat... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Bridge to Freedom Student Lounge Room 128

Student Session

2:25pm PDT

The Hidden Cost of Prosperity: What Successful Families Are Missing

Friday July 10, 2026 2:25pm - 2:45pm PDT

Wealth Workshop Room 113-114

Speakers

Todd Corelli

NEEDED

Exhibitors

Dr. Todd Talks

401

Connection & Credibility Parenting Course
Equipping parents with practical skills for everyday parenting.

Friday July 10, 2026 2:25pm - 2:45pm PDT
Wealth Workshop Room 113-114

Breakout Session

2:45pm PDT

Book Signings

Friday July 10, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT

Exhibit Hall Room 136-139

Speakers

Sheriff Richard Mack

Sheriff, Constitutional Sheriffs & Peace Officers Association (CSPOA)

Sheriff Mack is mostly known for his Supreme Court victory against the Clinton Adm. back when he was an Arizona Sheriff in the 90's. He created the Constitutional Sheriff movement and has done presentations in 48 States and in several foreign countries. His SCOTUS landmark decision... Read More →

Michael Shermer

The Professional Skeptic, Skeptic Magazine; Columnist, Scientific American

Mike ter Maat

Political Boundary Breaker

Eric Metaxas

Author and Host, The Eric Metaxas Show

Friday July 10, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Exhibit Hall Room 136-139

Book Signing

2:45pm PDT

Exhibit Hall Networking & Coffee Break

Friday July 10, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT

Exhibit Hall Room 136-139

Friday July 10, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Exhibit Hall Room 136-139

Coffee Break

3:00pm PDT

The Essential Thomas Sowell, starring Clifton Duncan

Friday July 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Broadway actor Clifton Duncan brings Thomas Sowell’s career to life in this one-man show,i n this work-in-progress one man show!

Speakers

Clifton Duncan

The Independent Artist

Clifton Duncan is an actor, writer, and cultural commentator who has become a leading voice for artistic independence and free expression. A classically trained stage performer, he built his early career in prestigious theater institutions before stepping away from the traditional... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

Anthem Arts Festival

3:00pm PDT

“Who’s Driving?” Develop Your Skills For Handling Difficult Interviews

Friday July 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

What happens when a journalist, radio host, or moderator tries to take control of the conversation? In this interactive workshop, audience volunteers will step into the hot seat and face challenging questions from a guest interviewer whose job is to throw them off course. Participants will learn practical techniques for staying calm, controlling the direction of a conversation, and delivering their message without becoming defensive or distracted. Whether you're an activist, spokesperson, or simply someone who wants to communicate more effectively, this session will teach skills that apply far beyond the interview room.

Speakers

Brian Lambrecht

Special Project Coordinator

Topher Field

Breaker of Laws

Exhibitors

You Are The Power

421

Friday July 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Salon Session

3:45pm PDT

Think Independent

Friday July 10, 2026 3:45pm - 3:50pm PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers

Valerie Leigh

CEO, FreedomFest, Founding Board Member, Freedom360

Friday July 10, 2026 3:45pm - 3:50pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

3:50pm PDT

Welcome to Friday Evening

Friday July 10, 2026 3:50pm - 3:55pm PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers

Kennedy

The Punk Rock Libertarian

Friday July 10, 2026 3:50pm - 3:55pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

3:55pm PDT

Pitch Competition Champion Announced — Live

Friday July 10, 2026 3:55pm - 4:15pm PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

The celebrity judges take the stage one final time. The winner of the Principled Business Pitch Competition is announced live in front of the full FreedomFest audience.

Speakers

Alexander McCobin

The Champion of Liberty’s Builders, Liberty Ventures

John Mackey

The Conscious Capitalist

Exhibitors

Principled Business

704

An ecosystem of purpose-driven investors & entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future.

Friday July 10, 2026 3:55pm - 4:15pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

4:00pm PDT

The Day Everything Changed

Friday July 10, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT

What transforms an ordinary person into an activist, journalist, community leader, or advocate? Join You Are The Power President Spike Cohen and a panel of special guests as they share the moments that changed the course of their lives and inspired them to take action. From standing up to government overreach to defending their neighbors and communities, each panelist will discuss the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and why they chose to act instead of remaining on the sidelines. Whether you're already involved or simply looking for a place to start, this discussion will leave you inspired and prepared for your personal journey.

Speakers

Robby Soave

Senior Editor, Reason

Robby Soave is a senior editor at Reason. He enjoys writing about culture, politics, education policy, criminal justice reform, television, and video games. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Daily Beast, U.S. News & World Report, The Orange County Register... Read More →

Naomi Brockwell

The Privacy Maximalist

Naomi Brockwell is President and Founder of the Ludlow Institute, a nonprofit advancing freedom through technology. Through its media platform NBTV, she produces practical, high-impact educational content helping individuals reclaim their privacy and digital autonomy — reaching... Read More →

Spike Cohen

The Permissionless Activist

Exhibitors

You Are The Power

421

Friday July 10, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Salon Session

4:00pm PDT

If You Can Make It Here; Jaclyn Boudreau, dir. 60 min.

Friday July 10, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm PDT

Kingsley, Kevin, and Hailey are ambitious eighth graders relying on individual agency and hard work to forge their futures. They are preparing for the rigorous entrance exam to New York City’s Specialized High Schools, hoping to secure admission through objective, hard-won merit. However, as they await their results, their personal achievements are threatened by the heavy hand of state bureaucracy. A fierce political battle is raging as city officials attempt to mandate demographic outcomes from the top down, prioritizing engineered equity over individual excellence. “If You Can Make It Here” places these young minds at the center of a high-stakes conflict, highlighting the tension between a student’s right to be judged solely by their own abilities and a state apparatus determined to control who gets to succeed.

Speakers

Corey DeAngelis

President, Educational Freedom Institute

Corey A. DeAngelis is the director of school choice at Reason Foundation. He is also an adjunct scholar at Cato Institute.DeAngelis’ research primarily focuses on the effects of school choice programs on non-academic outcomes such as criminal activity, character skills, mental health... Read More →

Joseph Kast

Director, “If You Can Make It Here” film

Joseph Kast is a writer and producer for Pacific Legal Foundation, where he focuses on documentaries, video essays and narrative shorts. He also acts as an internal story consultant, working with the publications team to write stories with dimensional characters and plot. His films... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

Anthem Arts Festival

4:15pm PDT

A History Lesson with Glenn Beck

Friday July 10, 2026 4:15pm - 4:45pm PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers

Glenn Beck

Torch Founder

Glenn Beck is a distinguished American media personality, political commentator, and author. He is best known for his influential conservative talk radio show, "The Glenn Beck Program" which ranks as the second highest-rated in the U.S, making him one of the most listened-to pundits... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 4:15pm - 4:45pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

4:45pm PDT

FreedomFest Mock Trial: ICE on Trial

Friday July 10, 2026 4:45pm - 6:00pm PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Moderators

Del Bigtree

The Relentless Dissenter, ICAN & HighWire

Speakers

Wayne Allyn Root

The Capitalist Evangelist

Sir Wayne Allyn Root (WAR) is a CEO, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and nationally syndicated TV and radio host known for his outspoken advocacy of capitalism and the America First movement. A Columbia University graduate raised in the Bronx, he is often called a “capitalist... Read More →

Dean Cain

Hollywood’s Superman for American Ideals

Dean Cain is an actor, producer, and cultural commentator best known for his role as Superman in the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Over the past three decades, he has built a career in film and television while becoming an outspoken voice in America’s... Read More →

JJ Carrell

Former U.S. Border Patrol Deputy Patrol Agent

J.J. Carrell is a retired U.S. Border Patrol Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge who served for 24 years, primarily in the San Diego Sector. Drawing on decades of frontline and leadership experience, he has become a prominent commentator on immigration and border security issues. Carrell... Read More →

Catherine Bernard

Founding Partner, Bernard & Johnson, LLC

Founder of Spartacus Legal which provides assistance to individuals who are experiencing hardship as a result of their contact with the criminal justice system; to provide support to attorneys representing such individuals; to educate the larger community about the nature of these... Read More →

Billy Binion

The Criminal Justice Reporter

Billy Binion is a reporter at Reason magazine, where he writes about criminal justice and civil liberties.

He has been published in The Free Press, Newsweek, the San Francisco Chronicle, HuffPost, The Saturday Evening Post, and the Washington Examiner, among other publications, and his work has been cited in leading outlets like The New York Times, The Atlantic, Fox News, and others. He reg... Read More →

Athar Haseebullah

Executive Director, ACLU of Nevada

Athar Haseebullah, Esq. is the Executive Director of the ACLU of Nevada, Nevada’s largest civil liberties and civil rights organization. Athar is a prolific civil rights leader, lawyer, and strategist with a breadth of professional experience. Since he took over the organization... Read More →

Exhibitors

Integrally

Friday July 10, 2026 4:45pm - 6:00pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

5:00pm PDT

When Authority Crosses the Line

Friday July 10, 2026 5:00pm - 5:50pm PDT

If a private citizen behaved this way, would we tolerate it? Join Spike Cohen and a panel of special guests as they examine real examples of government overreach, abuse of power, and violations of the Principle of Human Respect. Through personal stories and practical discussion, the panel will explore why these abuses occur, how communities can push back effectively, and what ordinary people can do to defend themselves and their neighbors when authority exceeds its proper bounds.

Speakers

Naomi Brockwell

The Privacy Maximalist

Spike Cohen

The Permissionless Activist

Exhibitors

You Are The Power

421

Friday July 10, 2026 5:00pm - 5:50pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Salon Session

6:00pm PDT

End of Friday at FreedomFest

Friday July 10, 2026 6:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Friday July 10, 2026 6:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

General Session

6:00pm PDT

Networking Happy Hour

Friday July 10, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Spike Cohen leads a panel discussion with members and volunteers on stage about their involvement, from what brought them to YATP to how they contribute today. This segment includes a short video on the Principle of Human Respect as told through our membership.

Exhibitors

You Are The Power

421

Friday July 10, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Salon Session

6:00pm PDT

International Coin Alliance Happy Hour

Friday July 10, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Pros Lounge Room 101

Exhibitors

International Coin Alliance

302

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Friday July 10, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Pros Lounge Room 101

Sponsor Event

7:00pm PDT

Are You Smarter Than a Politician? Gameshow Recording

Friday July 10, 2026 7:00pm - 8:50pm PDT

Watch and participate in the popular online gameshow as they stream live from the Action Center. Contestants will be named as we get closer to the day, and YOU can help determine the winner based on their answers.

Speakers

Dan "Free" O'Connell

Creator and Host

Daniel O’Connell, the artist commonly known as Free, is the creator and host of Are You Smarter Than a Politician?, a live show that turns political narratives into fast-paced, unscripted competitions.

Known for his sharp wit and unapologetically bold takes, he cuts through spin... Read More →

Teri Batts

Producer, Are You Smarter Than A Politician?

Teri Batts is a Liberty-minded activist, producer, author, and citizen journalist best known as the Producer of the hit satirical game show Are You Smarter Than A Politician?.

Through the show, which she produces with Daniel “Free” O’Connell, the creator and host of Are You... Read More →

Exhibitors

You Are The Power

421

Friday July 10, 2026 7:00pm - 8:50pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Social Event

7:00pm PDT

"Freedom to Try" Dinner

Friday July 10, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm PDT

Summit Ballroom

Purchase your ticket at registration.

Moderators

Wayne Allyn Root

The Capitalist Evangelist

Speakers

Dan Montano

The Longevity Builder

Dan Montano is Founder and CEO of Zhittya Genesis Medicine, a biotechnology company pioneering regenerative treatments using Therapeutic Angiogenesis and the growth factor FGF-1. Before entering biotechnology, Dan spent three decades in investment banking and securities, serving as... Read More →

Lt Gov Stavros Anthony

Lieutenant Governor of Nevada

Stavros Anthony is Nevada’s 37th Lieutenant Governor, bringing more than four decades of experience in public service, law enforcement, higher education, and local government. A longtime Las Vegas resident, he began his career with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in... Read More →

John Laub

President and CEO of Wund Healing Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

John Laub is the President & CEO of Wund Healing Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. He is also President of Nevada Biotechnology & Health Science Consortium. He is on the Board of Advisors Touro Nevada University Medical School.

Friday July 10, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Summit Ballroom

Social Event

8:00pm PDT

Escaping Venezuela; Jim Epstein, dir. 74 min.

Friday July 10, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

Powerful, informative chronicle of the destructive rise of communist socialism in Venezuela through dictators Chavez and Maduro, and the courageous freedom fighters who tried to thwart them. The story is told intimately through the experiences of one family.

Speakers

Germania Rodríguez Poleo

Journalist, "Escaping Venezuela" film

Germania Rodríguez Poleo is a Venezuelan-American journalist and commentator.

Jim Epstein

Executive Editor, Reason Foundation

Jim Epstein is the executive editor of Reason magazine.

Exhibitors

Reason

322

Founded in 1968, Reason is the nation's leading libertarian magazine. We produce hard-hitting independent journalism on civil liberties, politics, technology, culture, policy, and commerce. As the magazine of free minds and free markets, Reason exists outside of the left/right echo... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

Anthem Arts Festival

8:00pm PDT

Conversation Circle: The Responsibility of Free Men. If Evil Is Done In Our Name, What Is Our Duty?

Friday July 10, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

Adams Salon Room 126

Speakers

Hazel Sage

The Elevating Conversationalist, Elemental Society

Hazel is the founder of Elemental Society, a cultural institution referred to as the ANTI-CULT, with an ethos committed to teaching people HOW to think rather than WHAT to think.

Although Hazel formally graduated from the University of Utah with an emphasis in Community Development & Sustainability under the International Studies scope, she'd now tell you to skip the propaganda machine of manufactured learning and take it upon yourself to uncover information... Read More →

Exhibitors

Elemental Society

T21

A community for a better society. A society that values people and the planet.

Friday July 10, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Adams Salon Room 126

Conversation Circle

8:00pm PDT

Conversation Circle: Braver Angels

Friday July 10, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT