FreedomFest 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am PDT

Austrian Economics for Students (Students Only)

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

Bridge to Freedom Student Lounge Room 128

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

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

Bridge to Freedom Student Lounge Room 128

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

1:00pm PDT

Mentor Moment with Steve Forbes (Students Only)

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

Bridge to Freedom Student Lounge Room 128

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 →

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

Student Session

2:00pm PDT

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

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

Bridge to Freedom Student Lounge Room 128

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

FreedomFest 2026

9:00am PDT

Mark Skousen

10:00am PDT

Sharon Lechter

1:00pm PDT

Steve Forbes

2:00pm PDT

Juan Carlos Maldonado

Foundation for Harmony and Prosperity

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