FreedomFest 2026: Full Schedule

1:00pm PDT

Political Roundtable (Refreshments provided)

Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Moderators

Joshua Philipp

Senior Journalist & Host, The Epoch Times

Joshua Philipp is an award-winning journalist and Senior Investigative Reporter at The Epoch Times. He is the host of 'The Josh Philipp Show' and ‘Crossroads.' His works have included breakthrough investigations into the origins of Covid-19 and the Wuhan laboratory in the early... Read More →

Speakers

Chuck Muth

President of Citizen Outreach, Inc, Conservatarian political activist

Chuck Muth is President of Citizen Outreach Foundation and Publisher of Nevada News & Views. Known as "The Campaign Doctor," he brings over 30 years of experience in Republican political consulting, direct response copywriting, and campaign strategy. He founded Campaign Management... Read More →

Brittany Sheehan

Brittany Sheehan is a Las Vegas-based mother, policy advocate, and grassroots leader. She is a writer for the Nevada News & Views. She focuses on local politics and parental rights, and is passionate about liberty.

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 →

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 →

Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Salon Session

1:00pm PDT

The Freedom to Innovate: How Socialized Medicine Threatens The Future of Health (Refreshments provided)

Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Adams Salon Room 126

Speakers

Andrew Langer

Champion of Regulatory Reform

Andrew Langer is a public policy and broadcast professional with nearly two decades of experience in media and more than three decades in public policy. In 2026, he founded the Main Street Foundation, an entity dedicated to bringing a common sense world view to public policy. He also... Read More →

Exhibitors

Coalition Against Socialized Medicine

Andrew Langer is a seasoned broadcaster and public policy professional with more than 15 years of experience in radio, television and online media, and more than three decades in public policy. Currently, he serves as Director of the Center for Regulatory Freedom at the CPAC Foundation... Read More →

Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Adams Salon Room 126

Salon Session

2:00pm PDT

DMSO as Atomic Medicine: Catalyst of the Electric Body (Refreshments provided)

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Adams Salon Room 126

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.

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Adams Salon Room 126

Salon Session

2:00pm PDT

Think Tank Roundtable: What are the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Liberty Organizations Today (Refreshments provided)

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Moderators

Katy Gambella

The Liberty Talent Connector, Talent Market

Katy Gambella studied Economics at Hillsdale College and began her career at the Institute for Humane Studies, later joining the Cato Institute. Starting at Cato as a Research Assistant, she quickly realized her comparative advantage (and preference!) is working with people.
Duri... Read More →

Speakers

Jennifer Grossman

The Ambassador of Objectivism, The Atlas Society

Jennifer Grossman is CEO of the Atlas Society, where she leads efforts to advance Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism to new generations. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded its digital reach and cultural engagement, translating ideas about reason, individual rights... Read More →

Mike Sertic

President, Advocates for Self-Government

As the President of Advocates for Self-Government, a non-profit organization that promotes libertarian values and principles, I have been responsible for the mission, vision, and strategy of the organization for over seven years. I have also been accountable for achieving and reporting... 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 →

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 →

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Salon Session

8:30am PDT

Belize River Valley - Naturally Rooted in Freedom (Refreshments provided)

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am PDT

Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Speakers

Phil Hahn

The Freedom Developer

Phil Hahn has spent more than 40 years designing, building, and developing homes and communities throughout the United States, Mexico, and Belize. During that time, he came to a simple conclusion: many people aren't looking for more stuff - they're looking for more freedom. Freedom... Read More →

Exhibitors

Carmelita Gardens

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Carmelita Gardens is in the Belize River Valley, an area with a rich Maya history. The nearby Maya Archaeological Site of El Pilar was renowned for it’s Forest Gardeners and to this day agrarian life is a vital part of the fabric of society in the surrounding towns and villages... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Salon Session

8:30am PDT

Freedom Uncensored: Your Survival Guide for Winning Through the Chaos (Refreshments provided)

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am PDT

Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Speakers

Casey Fleming

The Intelligence Insider, BLACKOPS Partners

Casey Fleming is an Internationally recognized authority on the future of freedom, national security, counterintelligence, and strategic risk. He advises U.S. and allied governments, Congress, the Pentagon, DOJ, FBI, Fortune 500 and Global 1000 leaders on counterintelligence, strategic... Read More →

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

Salon Session

8:30am PDT

The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon's Case for the Existence of the Soul (Refreshments provided)

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am PDT

Adams Salon Room 126

Michael Egnor is speaking is speaking on his bookThe Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon's Case for the Existence of the Soul

Moderators

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

Dr. Michael Egnor

The Neurosurgeon Who Questioned Materialism

Michael Egnor is a practicing neurosurgeon and professor of neurosurgery at Stony Brook University. With decades of experience operating on the human brain, he has become an unexpected and prominent voice in the debate over consciousness, the mind, and the limits of materialism.

... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
Adams Salon Room 126

Salon Session

10:00am PDT

The Economics of Anarchic Order (Refreshments provided)

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

Adams Salon Room 126

Speakers

Dr. Daron Djerdjian

Founder, Carl Menger Institute for Market Economics

Dr. Daron Djerdjian is an economist and educator specializing in Austrian economics and the study of market-based social order. He is the founder of the Carl Menger Institute for Market Economics, a tuition-free academy in Los Angeles dedicated to teaching economics as the science... Read More →

Matthew James Geiger

The Austrian Economics Professor

Matthew James Geiger is faculty, media coordinator, and the host of the Menger Institute Podcast. He is a Ph.D. candidate in economics at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid, Spain, where his research focuses on the economics of suicide, monetary institutions, and social philosophy... Read More →

Ethan Akimoto

Executive Director, Carl Menger Institute for Market Economics

Ethan Akimoto is the executive director of the Carl Menger Institute, where he directs its academic programs, operations, and funding. He holds a B.A. in mathematics from Occidental College. His current research centers on individualist ethics and Popperian epistemology.

Exhibitors

Carl Menger Institute for Market Economics

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The Carl Menger Institute for Market Economics is a fully-autonomous and privately-endowed research center and institute dedicated to the scientific study of economic and social order, with a special focus on the coordinative properties of entrepreneurial markets. Drawing inspiration... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Adams Salon Room 126

Salon Session

10:00am PDT

Where Is the GOP Headed?

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

Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Moderators

Grover Norquist

The Tax Slayer, Americans for Tax Reform

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Salon Session

1:00pm PDT

Freedom’s Flashpoints: The Issues Defining Today’s Fight for Freedom

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Adams Salon Room 126

Speakers

George Landrith

President, Frontiers of Freedom, Frontiers of Freedom

George Landrith is the President of Frontiers of Freedom, an educational foundation whose mission is to promote the principles of individual freedom, peace through strength, limited government, free enterprise, free markets, and traditional American values. He is a graduate of the... Read More →

Curtis T. Hill Jr.

Senior Advisor, Free Enterprise Project

Curtis T. Hill, Jr., is a lawyer, consultant, speaker and author, advancing the cause of freedom in America. He currently serves as a Senior Advisor with the Free Enterprise Project - the original and premier opponent of the woke takeover of American corporate life and defender... Read More →

Exhibitors

Frontiers of Freedom

Frontiers of Freedom, founded in 1995 by U.S. Senator Malcolm Wallop, is an educational foundation whose mission is to promote the principles of individual freedom, peace through strength, limited government, free enterprise, free markets, and traditional American values as found... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Adams Salon Room 126

Salon Session

1:00pm PDT

Inside Basin Ventures: A Closer Look at Owning American Oil and Gas (Refreshments provided)

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Speakers

Tim Davis

The Patriotic Lawyer

Tim Davis is co-founder and Managing Partner of Basin Ventures. An attorney for nearly two decades, Tim is also a partner in the Fort Worth office of the largest statewide law firm in Texas, where his practice focuses on commercial businesses, government and political entities, and... Read More →

Adam Butcher

President, Basin Ventures

Adam Butcher is President and co-founder of Basin Ventures, a Texas-based oil and gas investment platform that gives accredited investors direct ownership in producing American shale wells. Basin partners alongside established operators across the country's most productive basins... Read More →

Exhibitors

Basin Ventures

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Basin Ventures is a leader in energy asset management, focusing on non-operating working interests, mineral rights, and royalty purchases. With over 100 years of combined experience, we have acquired 10,000+ leases, reviewed over 2 million acres, and purchased 25,000 net mineral acres... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Salon Session

2:00pm PDT

Could the Founding Fathers Have Done Better? Time-Travel Novel Explores Fixing (Refreshments provided)

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Adams Salon Room 126

Speakers

Nick Grose

The Retirement Game Planner

Nick Grose is a Wealth Manager with Grose Wealth Management, a Family-run fiduciary financial advisory firm in Fairfax, VA, serving clients nationwide.

Nick specializes in helping individuals approaching or enjoying retirement gain a sense of security and confidence in their financial future so they can stop worrying about money and focus on what matters most. He works as a “lifetime financial partner” with his clients, creating... Read More →

Peter Grose

Author, TIME Novel Libertarian Fiction

Peter serves as Senior Advisor to Grose Wealth Management, a Family-run fiduciary financial advisory firm in Fairfax, VA, serving clients nationwide.

Passionate about economics and history, Peter recently published his latest fiction novel, TIME… “Could the Founding Fathers... Read More →

Exhibitors

Grose Wealth Management

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We are a fee-based fiduciary firm, providing you with the knowledge and resources you need to build long-term wealth, financial security, and peace of mind. We provide objective advice and management without commission incentives or conflicts of interests in the picture to solely... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Adams Salon Room 126

Salon Session

2:00pm PDT

Investing in Alternative Asset Class: Combining Precious Metals with Fine Art Pre-IPO (Refreshments provided)

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Speakers

Michael Sheppard

Treasure Investments Corp.

Preparation of Initial Public offerings, Investor Relations, Estate Planning, Fine Art Investing

Mark Russo

Mark A. Russo, an Oregon native, was raised in a family of accomplished artists, sparking a lifelong passion for fine art. Immersed in creativity from an early age, he learned not only artistic techniques but also the business of art through hands-on experience. As a young sales representative... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Salon Session

2:00pm PDT

Unicorn Alert! The Coming AI Revolution in Travel, Invest in the Company Making It Happen (Refreshments provided)

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Speakers

Kevin Bidner

CEO, Hotel Communication Network

Mr. Bidner is a serial entrepreneur and a founding C-suite executive of a company with a $500M "Digital Platform" exit in his resume.

Leveraging this expertise, he has applied his industry-shaping strategy to launch The Hotel Communication Network (HCN), a pioneering initiative poised to transform the travel industry - one of the world's largest and most dynamic sectors. Since its inception, he has led HCN's efforts... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Salon Session

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Brian Lambrecht

Special Project Coordinator

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

You Are The Power

421

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

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

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

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

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

You Are The Power

421

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

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

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

Salon Session

8:30am PDT

Beyond Control: Drug Prohibition, Gun Regulation, and the Search for Sensible Alternatives (Refreshments provided)

Saturday July 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am PDT

Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Speakers

Jacob Sullum

Senior Editor, Reason

Jacob Sullum is a senior editor at Reason and a nationally syndicated columnist. He is an award-winning journalist who has covered drug policy, public health, gun control, civil liberties, and criminal justice for more than three decades.

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 →

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Reason

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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 →

Saturday July 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Salon Session

2:00pm PDT

Crime in the 50 States: Why Self-Defense Is Critical for Public Safety (Refreshments provided)

Saturday July 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Adams Salon Room 126

(90 mins)

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 →

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Crime Prevention Research Center

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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 →

Saturday July 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Adams Salon Room 126

Salon Session

3:00pm PDT

Against Mamdani: How and Why Capitalism Outperforms Domestic Imperialism (Refreshments provided)

Saturday July 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Speakers

Keith Knight

Host, Don't Tread on Anyone

Keith Knight is Managing Editor at the Libertarian Institute, author of Domestic Imperialism: Nine Reasons I Left Progressivism, Editor of The Voluntaryist Handbook, and Host of the Don't Tread on Anyone podcast. Keith's work primarily focuses on advocating for the decriminalization... Read More →

Saturday July 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Salon Session

3:00pm PDT

The Capitalist Space Revolution Has Begun! (Refreshments provided)

Saturday July 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Followed by Book Signing

Speakers

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 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Salon Session

3:00pm PDT

The Free Will Debate: Are Humans Predictable and Rational, or Wayward and Incalculable? (Refreshments provided)

Saturday July 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Philosophers Room Room 104

Moderators

Mark Skousen

America's Economist, FreedomFest

Speakers

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 →

Jennifer Grossman

The Ambassador of Objectivism, The Atlas Society

Doug Stuart

Content Director, Libertarian Christian Institute

Doug Stuart is Content Director of the Libertarian Christian Institute and co-host of the Libertarian Christian Podcast. He holds an MDiv from Missio Seminary and currently lives with his wife and three children in Lancaster, PA. Beyond LCI, Doug operates website design and video... Read More →

Saturday July 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Philosophers Room Room 104

Salon Session

3:00pm PDT

How to Lean into Your Future with Authenticity and Resilience: a FreedomFest Workshop with Joel F Wade, PhD (Refreshments provided) (90 mins)

Saturday July 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT

Adams Salon Room 126

Speakers

Joel F. Wade

Marriage and Family Therapist

Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Los Gatos, California, and as a teacher of graduate students and therapists over the years. As a Life Coach, I am finding that I can bring all of the best of what I have learned to my clients, without... Read More →

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