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Friday, July 10
 

8:30am PDT

The Forbidden Idea: Voluntary Cooperation or Violence—There Exists No Middle Way (Refreshments provided)
Friday July 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125
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
avatar for Mark Monoscalco

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 →
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avatar for The Forbidden Idea

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

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
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
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
avatar for Spike Cohen

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
avatar for You Are The Power

You Are The Power

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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

10:00am PDT

From Application To Successful Resolution
Friday July 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
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
avatar for Ryan Ralston

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
avatar for You Are The Power

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 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
avatar for Mary Parker

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
avatar for Infinite Potential

Infinite Potential

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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
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Speakers
avatar for Jan Jekielek

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
avatar for The Epoch Times /NTD News

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

11:00am PDT

Off The Cuff: Thinking Fast Under Pressure
Friday July 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
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
avatar for Brian Lambrecht

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
avatar for You Are The Power

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 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
  Salon Session

12:00pm PDT

LUNCHTIME ACTIVISM SLAM
Friday July 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
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
avatar for Ryan Ralston

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
avatar for You Are The Power

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 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
  Salon Session

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
avatar for Jessie Markell

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 →
avatar for Alex Staudt

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 →
avatar for Nick Hayden

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
avatar for Optimize Consulting

Optimize Consulting

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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

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
avatar for Billy Carroll Smith

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
avatar for Carbon Energy Holdings

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
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Speakers
avatar for Ronnie Green

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
avatar for Alpine Gold Exchange

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

3:00pm PDT

“Who’s Driving?” Develop Your Skills For Handling Difficult Interviews
Friday July 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
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
avatar for Brian Lambrecht

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 →
avatar for Topher Field

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
avatar for You Are The Power

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 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
  Salon Session

4:00pm PDT

The Day Everything Changed
Friday July 10, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
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
avatar for Robby Soave

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 →
avatar for Naomi Brockwell

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 →
avatar for Spike Cohen

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
avatar for You Are The Power

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 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
  Salon Session

5:00pm PDT

When Authority Crosses the Line
Friday July 10, 2026 5:00pm - 5:50pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
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
avatar for Naomi Brockwell

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 →
avatar for Spike Cohen

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
avatar for You Are The Power

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 5:00pm - 5:50pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
  Salon Session

6:00pm PDT

Networking Happy Hour
Friday July 10, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
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
avatar for You Are The Power

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 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103
  Salon Session

8:00pm PDT

Conversation Circle: Braver Angels
Friday July 10, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Speakers
avatar for Dan Jones

Dan Jones

Debate Chair, Braver Angels
Dan is an online retail entrepreneur, writer, host of the What We Were podcast, and Braver Angels Ambassador, Moderator, and Debate Chair. A native 5th generation Arizonan, he is passionate about the American founding, including the many people and ideas that made it possible. His... Read More →
Exhibitors
avatar for Braver Angels

Braver Angels

Braver Angels seeks to depolarize American politics. Our work is rooted in grassroots organizing. From the grassroots however, our volunteer leaders (supported by a small staff) leverage Braver Angels programs and unique organizing structure to impact community life and American... Read More →
Friday July 10, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125
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