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Saturday, July 11
 

9:30am PDT

Think Independent
Saturday July 11, 2026 9:30am - 9:32am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
Speakers
avatar for Valerie Leigh

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 →
Saturday July 11, 2026 9:30am - 9:32am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
  General Session

9:32am PDT

Welcome to Saturday Morning
Saturday July 11, 2026 9:32am - 9:35am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
Speakers
avatar for Kennedy

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 →
Saturday July 11, 2026 9:32am - 9:35am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
  General Session

9:35am PDT

The Next 250 Years of America: From Revolution to Revelation
Saturday July 11, 2026 9:35am - 10:05am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
Speakers
avatar for Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

Award winning Actor, Producer & Director
Kelsey Grammer is an Emmy-winning actor, producer, and director with a career spanning over three decades in television, film, and theatre. He has earned six Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, a SAG Award, and 18 Emmy nominations. Grammer is globally known for his iconic portrayal... Read More →
avatar for Alexander McCobin

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 →
Saturday July 11, 2026 9:35am - 10:05am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
  General Session

10:05am PDT

Fighting for Mises: A UFC Champion's Passion for Austrian Economics and Freedom
Saturday July 11, 2026 10:05am - 10:30am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
Moderators
avatar for Matt Kibbe

Matt Kibbe

Raising Hell for Liberty, Free The People, Free the People
A fearless champion of individual freedom, Matt Kibbe has spent his career challenging the establishment, empowering grassroots movements, and turning the next generation on to the values of liberty. As President of Free the People, he uses storytelling and video to bring libertarian... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Renato Moicano

Renato Moicano

UFC fighter / Influencer
Renato Moicano is a Brazilian jiu jitsu fighter. He started training in Brazil at 12 years old.  He loves Brazil, but I also  America -- the land of freedom and opportunities. The greatest country in the world.
Notable wins over top contenders like Brian Ortega, Cub Swanson... Read More →
Saturday July 11, 2026 10:05am - 10:30am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
  General Session

10:30am PDT

No Rules: The Pioneers Who Built the UFC
Saturday July 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

Moderators
avatar for Lou Perez

Lou Perez

The Comic Who Punches Up
Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and author of That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore. He was head writer and executive producer of the Webby Award-winning We the Internet TV, known for viral sketches viewed by millions. Lou has produced and starred in multiple comedy series and worked... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Dan Severn

Dan Severn

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion
Dan “The Beast” Severn is a UFC Hall of Famer, UFC 5 Tournament Champion, Ultimate Ultimate Tournament Champion, former UFC Superfight Champion, professional wrestling world heavyweight champion, and one of the most accomplished pioneers in the history of mixed martial arts. Raised... Read More →
avatar for Don Frye

Don Frye

UFC Hall of Famer
Don “The Predator” Frye is a UFC Hall of Famer, two-time UFC eight-man Tournament Champion, UFC Tournament Runner-Up, and one of the most influential pioneers in mixed martial arts history. Before becoming a combat sports icon, Frye worked as a firefighter and farrier, shoeing... Read More →
EC
Saturday July 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
  General Session

11:30am PDT

Political Violence: Creating a Dangerous New World and What We Can Do About It
Saturday July 11, 2026 11:30am - 11:45am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers
avatar for Rep Dusty Johnson

Rep Dusty Johnson

Congressman (R-SD)
Dusty Johnson brings an energetic and optimistic style to Washington as South Dakota’s lone voice in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a recognized leader in issues related to rural America, agriculture, supply chains, rural broadband, and our strategic competition with China... Read More →
Saturday July 11, 2026 11:30am - 11:45am PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
  General Session

11:45am PDT

Washington Insiders on the Mid-Term Election Outlook
Saturday July 11, 2026 11:45am - 12:05pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

Moderators
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 →
Speakers
avatar for Rep Dusty Johnson

Rep Dusty Johnson

Congressman (R-SD)
Dusty Johnson brings an energetic and optimistic style to Washington as South Dakota’s lone voice in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a recognized leader in issues related to rural America, agriculture, supply chains, rural broadband, and our strategic competition with China... Read More →
avatar for John Fund

John Fund

The Watchdog of Power, National Review
John Fund is a veteran political journalist and investigative commentator known for his relentless scrutiny of government power and electoral integrity. A longtime columnist for National Review and former member of the editorial board of The Wall Street Journal, Fund has spent decades... Read More →
avatar for Erick Erickson

Erick Erickson

The Conservative Contrarian
Erick Erickson is a nationally syndicated radio host, political commentator, and founder of the influential conservative blog RedState. Known for his sharp analysis and willingness to challenge his own side, Erickson has built a reputation as a principled voice unafraid to dissent... Read More →
avatar for Steve Forbes

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 →
avatar for Grover Norquist

Grover Norquist

The Tax Slayer, Americans for Tax Reform
Grover Norquist is founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform and one of the most influential anti-tax advocates in modern American politics. For decades, he has led efforts to reduce marginal tax rates, simplify the tax code, and restrain the growth of government through disciplined... Read More →
Saturday July 11, 2026 11:45am - 12:05pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
  General Session

12:05pm PDT

FreedomFest Closing Panel
Saturday July 11, 2026 12:05pm - 12:25pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
Moderators
avatar for Mark Skousen

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 →
Speakers
avatar for Jon Najarian

Jon Najarian

The Options King
Jon "DRJ" Najarian is a former Chicago Bears linebacker who built a distinguished career as one of Wall Street’s leading options traders and market analysts. A pioneer in the options industry, he traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange, New York Stock Exchange, Chicago Mercantile... Read More →
avatar for Terry Kibbe

Terry Kibbe

Crafting Compelling Narratives About Liberty, Free the People, Free the People
Terry Kibbe is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Free the People, an educational foundation dedicated to reaching young audiences with compelling narratives about liberty. Utilizing pop culture, video, comedy, and art, Free the People crafts multimedia stories that highlight... Read More →
avatar for Del Bigtree

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 →
avatar for Rainer Zitelmann

Rainer Zitelmann

Defender of Capitalism
Dr. Rainer Zitelmann is a historian, sociologist, and bestselling author known for shaping global conversations on capitalism, economic freedom, and history. He has written 30 books translated into 30 languages, including The Power of Capitalism and In Defense of Capitalism, influencing... Read More →
Saturday July 11, 2026 12:05pm - 12:25pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
  General Session

12:30pm PDT

FreedomFest Closing Ceremony: Appreciation & Awards
Saturday July 11, 2026 12:30pm - 12:35pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers
avatar for Valerie Leigh

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 →
avatar for Kennedy

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 →
Saturday July 11, 2026 12:30pm - 12:35pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
  General Session

12:35pm PDT

FreedomFest 2027
Saturday July 11, 2026 12:35pm - 12:40pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
Speakers
avatar for Valerie Leigh

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 →
Saturday July 11, 2026 12:35pm - 12:40pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
  General Session

12:40pm PDT

Freedom360 Bridge to Freedom Program Student Photograph
Saturday July 11, 2026 12:40pm - 12:45pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
Speakers
avatar for Valerie Leigh

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 →
avatar for Wolf von Laer

Wolf von Laer

CEO of Students For Liberty
Dr. Wolf von Laer is the Chief Executive Officer of Students For Liberty (SFL). SFL is a non-profit organization with 86 staff members that trains and supports pro-liberty students in the United States and around the world. Wolf received his PhD in Political Economy at King’s College... Read More →
avatar for Diogo Costa

Diogo Costa

President, Foundation for Economic Education
Diogo Costa is the President of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE). He holds a bachelor's degree in Law from the Catholic University of Petrópolis and a master's degree in Political Science from Columbia University. Diogo has been a researcher at the Cato Institute and the... Read More →
Saturday July 11, 2026 12:40pm - 12:45pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
  General Session

12:45pm PDT

End of Saturday at FreedomFest
Saturday July 11, 2026 12:45pm - 12:45pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
Saturday July 11, 2026 12:45pm - 12:45pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
  General Session

12:45pm PDT

Silver Coin Photograph with Steve Forbes
Saturday July 11, 2026 12:45pm - 12:45pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
Speakers
avatar for Mark Skousen

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 →
avatar for Steve Forbes

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 →
avatar for Kennedy

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 →
avatar for Rep Dusty Johnson

Rep Dusty Johnson

Congressman (R-SD)
Dusty Johnson brings an energetic and optimistic style to Washington as South Dakota’s lone voice in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a recognized leader in issues related to rural America, agriculture, supply chains, rural broadband, and our strategic competition with China... Read More →
Saturday July 11, 2026 12:45pm - 12:45pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135
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Wealth Workshop Room 113-114
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