FreedomFest 2025: Full Schedule

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1:00pm PDT

Mentor Moment with Steve Forbes

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity for students to engage with one of the world’s leading business minds—Steve Forbes! In this Mentor Moment session, Steve will share invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the principles that have driven his success. This is your chance to ask questions, gain wisdom, and learn directly from a visionary who has shaped the global business landscape. Whether you’re looking to start your own business or simply seeking guidance on your career path, Steve’s experience and advice will inspire and empower you to take the next step toward your future success.

Speakers

Steve Forbes

The Capitalist’s Capitalist

Few voices in business and economics carry the weight of Steve Forbes. As Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, he has spent decades shaping the conversation around entrepreneurship, capitalism, and the forces driving global markets.A tireless advocate for free markets, sound... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Mesquite F/G

FreedomFest Student Track

2:00pm PDT

Unlocking the Power of Markets: An Intro to Austrian Economics

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Mesquite F/G

Step into the world of Austrian Economics and learn how it challenges traditional economic thinking to unlock greater individual freedom, prosperity, and opportunity. In this interactive session, we'll explore the foundational principles of Austrian Economics—like the power of free markets, the importance of sound money, and the dangers of central planning. Whether you're new to economics or already a budding libertarian, this breakout will introduce you to a different way of thinking about how our world works, and why Austrian Economics offers a roadmap to a more prosperous future. Prepare to challenge conventional wisdom, expand your understanding, and leave with practical tools to think differently about how economies should operate.

Speakers

Mark Skousen

America's Economist

Dr. Mark Skousen is a leading economist, financial publisher, and tireless advocate for liberty whose work bridges the worlds of academia, business, and public policy. As the founder and producer of FreedomFest, Mark has created one of the largest gatherings of free minds in the world—a... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Mesquite F/G

FreedomFest Student Track