FreedomFest 2025: Full Schedule

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1:00pm PDT

Human Respect Training

Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT

This session introduces the foundational principle that coercion, theft, and violence always reduce happiness, harmony, and prosperity — and explores what it means to live out this truth.

Speakers

Juan Carlos Maldonado

Championing Human Respect

Juan Carlos Maldonado is an Ecuadorian political science graduate and current MPA student at Universidad Casa Grande. With extensive experience in non-profit organizations, Juan Carlos has served as Chief Communications Officer at the Instituto Ecuatoriano de Economía Política (IEEP... Read More →

Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Mesquite F/G

FreedomFest Student Track

2:45pm PDT

Mentor Moment with Daryl Davis

Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm PDT

Mesquite F/G

Join Daryl Davis, renowned for his work bridging divides and fostering understanding, in an intimate Mentor Moment exclusively for students at FreedomFest. In this engaging session, Daryl will share his unique approach to having tough, yet productive conversations with those who hold opposing views. Drawing from his experiences in reaching out to individuals within hate groups and helping them question their beliefs, Daryl will guide students in mastering the art of respectful dialogue. Whether you’re passionate about politics, culture, or social issues, Daryl’s insights will equip you with the tools to navigate and challenge divisive conversations with empathy, purpose, and the desire to find common ground. It’s time to turn disagreement into opportunity and create real connections across divides.

Speakers

Daryl Davis

Breaking Barriers, One Conversation at a Time

Best known for his jaw-dropping mastery of Blues, Boogie Woogie, and Rock ‘n’ Roll piano, Daryl Davis is more than just a world-class musician—he’s a man who has turned dialogue into a weapon against hate.His journey into race relations began in the most unexpected way—when... Read More →

Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm PDT
Mesquite F/G

FreedomFest Student Track