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What is FreedomFest?

FreedomFest is an annual festival where free minds meet to celebrate “great books, great ideas, and great thinkers” in an open-minded environment.

It is independent, non-partisan, and not affiliated with any organization or think tank. FreedomFest invites the best and the brightest thought influencers from around the world to talk, strategize, socialize, and celebrate liberty. FreedomFest is open to all and is purely egalitarian; speakers, attendees, and exhibitors are treated with equal respect and interest.

Why FreedomFest?

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Speakers

Engage with over 250 experts and leaders in their field and meet the geniuses behind the liberty movement.

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Networking

Network with the best free-market and pro-liberty think tanks and organizations.

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Fun

Enjoy a full three days, chock full of compelling debates, exciting panels, rousing speeches and social events.

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Film Festival

Attend the world’s only libertarian film festival at no extra charge.

FreedomFest Attracts the Best and Most Fascinating Speakers

Just a Few of Our Regulars:
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LARRY ELDER
Radio Show Host
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PETER SCHIFF
CEO, Euro Pacific Capital
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JENNIFER GROSSMAN
CEO, The Atlas Society
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NICK GILLESPIE
Editor At Large, Reason.com & ReasonTV

FreedomFest Forum

How the Pope and President Could Work Together to Help Immigrants

The Trump administration is reportedly considering new regulations that would clamp down on immigrants seeking permanent residency in the United States if they or their children are receiving, or are “likely at any time” to receive, government assistance. Not everybody is happy with the administration’s approach to immigration, of course. Pope Francis, for example, was…

Saving Millennials from Socialism with Conscious Capitalism

Chances are good that you’re among the many who are utterly dumbfounded by recent polls suggesting that a significant enough number of those in the Millennial generation are professing their distrust of capitalism in favor of an economic ideology most had assumed was headed for the dust bin of history. According to University of Chicago’s…

On FreedomFest

“FreedomFest is truly the best conference I’ve ever attended.  Nothing compares to it”. 

Jeff Berwick, The Dollar Vigilante

Freedom Fest
2018-02-09T18:20:04+00:00
“FreedomFest is truly the best conference I’ve ever attended.  Nothing compares to it”.  Jeff Berwick, The Dollar Vigilante
“My favorite conference - always love to attend!”

Marji Ross, Publisher, Regnery Publishing

Freedom Fest
2018-02-08T15:28:26+00:00
“My favorite conference - always love to attend!” Marji Ross, Publisher, Regnery Publishing
"FreedomFest made summer in Vegas even hotter!"

Charles Gasparino, CNBC #1 Reporter

Freedom Fest
2018-02-09T18:16:07+00:00
"FreedomFest made summer in Vegas even hotter!" Charles Gasparino, CNBC #1 Reporter

“FreedomFest is the kingpin of conferences!”

Matt Kibbe, Free the People
Freedom Fest
2018-02-09T18:17:27+00:00
“FreedomFest is the kingpin of conferences!” Matt Kibbe, Free the People
"You have created one of the greatest franchises ever in the history of conferences”.

Sheldon Jacobs, NY

Freedom Fest
2018-02-09T18:26:00+00:00
"You have created one of the greatest franchises ever in the history of conferences”. Sheldon Jacobs, NY
“The most intense, rewarding, intellectual, create-your-own 3-day conference I’ve ever attended”.

Bob Poole, co-founder, Reason

Freedom Fest
2018-02-09T18:23:29+00:00
“The most intense, rewarding, intellectual, create-your-own 3-day conference I’ve ever attended”. Bob Poole, co-founder, Reason

“FreedomFest is where the best ideas and strategies are fleshed out. I wouldn’t miss it for the world”.
Steve Forbes, Forbes magazine


Freedom Fest
2018-02-09T18:13:51+00:00
“FreedomFest is where the best ideas and strategies are fleshed out. I wouldn’t miss it for the world”. Steve Forbes, Forbes magazine

“FreedomFest doesn’t just ride the curve, it invents it”.

John Fund, National Review
Freedom Fest
2018-02-09T18:16:48+00:00
“FreedomFest doesn’t just ride the curve, it invents it”. John Fund, National Review
“It's Burning Man for Libertarians, or a Gathering of the Lost 10 Tribes. It's a ‘Jerusalem dig’ for agnostics and God-seekers alike. Or a World's Fair for Alternative Answers...but always fun.”

Gary Alexander

Freedom Fest
2018-02-08T15:29:27+00:00
“It's Burning Man for Libertarians, or a Gathering of the Lost 10 Tribes. It's a ‘Jerusalem dig’ for agnostics and God-seekers alike. Or a World's Fair for Alternative Answers...but always fun.” Gary Alexander
“I don’t go to many conferences anymore but I love to come to FreedomFest. This is my 8 th in a row. People ask, ‘why do you go?’ It’s always a treat for me to listen and meet people from all around the world in different professions - academics, journalists, politicians, etc. I wouldn’t miss it”.

Floyd Brown, Western Journalism

Freedom Fest
2018-02-08T15:31:12+00:00
“I don’t go to many conferences anymore but I love to come to FreedomFest. This is my 8 th in a row. People ask, ‘why do you go?’ It’s always a treat for me to listen and meet people from all around the world in different professions - academics, journalists, politicians, etc. I wouldn’t miss it”. Floyd Brown, Western Journalism
“FreedomFest is a national treasure”.

Gene Epstein, economics editor, Barron’s

Freedom Fest
2018-02-09T18:19:09+00:00
“FreedomFest is a national treasure”. Gene Epstein, economics editor, Barron’s
"I had a terrific time at FreedomFest; probably the best time I've had. I saw lots of friends, ate well, slept well, stayed out of the sun . . . "

Stephen Cox, editor, Liberty Magazine

Freedom Fest
2018-02-08T15:30:19+00:00
"I had a terrific time at FreedomFest; probably the best time I've had. I saw lots of friends, ate well, slept well, stayed out of the sun . . . " Stephen Cox, editor, Liberty Magazine
“Having now experienced FreedomFest, it makes wonder why I haven’t been coming all ten years!”

William Baldwin, editor, Forbes (1999-2010)

Freedom Fest
2018-02-08T15:30:46+00:00
“Having now experienced FreedomFest, it makes wonder why I haven’t been coming all ten years!” William Baldwin, editor, Forbes (1999-2010)

“I’m counting the days until next year’s festival.  Literally.  360 to go….”

Naomi Brockwell
Freedom Fest
2018-02-09T18:22:22+00:00
“I’m counting the days until next year’s festival.  Literally.  360 to go….” Naomi Brockwell
“I love FreedomFest - wonderfully interesting people and non-stop intellectual stimulation.  The debates are great. Keep doing them. I’m really looking forward to July in Las Vegas”.

John Mackey, Whole Food Markets

Freedom Fest
2018-02-09T18:15:36+00:00
“I love FreedomFest - wonderfully interesting people and non-stop intellectual stimulation.  The debates are great. Keep doing them. I’m really looking forward to July in Las Vegas”. John Mackey, Whole Food Markets

“I’m a big fan of FreedomFest and wouldn’t miss it for the world”.

Doug Casey
Freedom Fest
2018-02-09T18:18:17+00:00
“I’m a big fan of FreedomFest and wouldn’t miss it for the world”. Doug Casey
 “You’ve made FreedomFest into THE mandatory conference for all lovers of liberty.  Congratulations!”

George Gilder, MA

Freedom Fest
2018-02-09T18:26:48+00:00
 “You’ve made FreedomFest into THE mandatory conference for all lovers of liberty.  Congratulations!” George Gilder, MA

"You libertarians know how to have a good time with dancing, skits, mock trials, magic acts, yoga, silver dollars, and fun debates, all in the world's most laissez faire city. It was incredible".

Lee Edwards, Heritage Foundation
Freedom Fest
2018-02-09T18:25:08+00:00
"You libertarians know how to have a good time with dancing, skits, mock trials, magic acts, yoga, silver dollars, and fun debates, all in the world's most laissez faire city. It was incredible". Lee Edwards, Heritage Foundation

FreedomFest is an intense three days

And it's different from any conference you have ever attended

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