FreedomFest 2025: Full Schedule

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9:30am PDT

Welcome to Friday Morning at FreedomFest

Friday June 13, 2025 9:30am - 9:35am PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

Speakers

Valerie Durham

Architect of the Liberty Experience

Valerie Durham is the Executive Director 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 →

Kennedy

The Rebel Queen of Liberty

For decades, Kennedy has been skewering politics, culture, and media with her signature wit and fearless independence. As the host of Kennedy Saves the World on Fox and a frequent panelist on Outnumbered, she brings sharp analysis and a punk-rock attitude to the news cycle, refusing... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 9:30am - 9:35am PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

9:35am PDT

The Great Academia Hoax: Addressing the Crisis of Ideological Bias and Eroding Intellectual Rigor

Friday June 13, 2025 9:35am - 9:55am PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

In 2018, the Grievance Study affair rocked academia, exposing the ideological bias and intellectual corruption undermining academic integrity. This session takes a deep dive into the fallout from that scandal and the larger crisis it revealed within higher education. Panelists will discuss the shifting ideological landscape of universities, the decline in critical thinking, and how we can reclaim intellectual freedom and integrity in academic spaces. With bold ideas for reform, this conversation challenges the current state of academia and explores how to restore rigorous, open, and honest scholarship for the future.

Moderators

Michael Nayna

Filmmaker

Michael Nayna is an award-winning Australian writer and filmmaker acclaimed for his incisive explorations of mass media, internet culture, and ideology. His work pushes the boundaries of documentary storytelling, blending investigative rigour, sharp cultural insight, and a distinctive... Read More →

Speakers

James Lindsay

Exposing the Ideologies Undermining Liberty

Dr. James Lindsay is a political and cultural critic, author, and founder of New Discourses, a platform dedicated to advancing reason, free speech, and classical liberal values in a time of growing ideological conformity. With a background in mathematics and a sharp analytical mind... Read More →

Bret Weinstein

Evolution, Truth, and the Fight for Free Thought

Dr. Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist, thought leader, and fearless challenger of conventional wisdom. With a PhD from the University of Michigan, he spent 14 years as a professor at Evergreen State College before resigning in 2017 after taking a principled stand for free... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 9:35am - 9:55am PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

9:55am PDT

Empowering Economic Freedom: Micro-Lending as a Catalyst for Global Opportunity

Friday June 13, 2025 9:55am - 10:05am PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

Join Rudolfo Beltran, Vice President of Positiviti, Inc., as he shares his transformative work in micro-lending, a powerful tool that is unlocking economic opportunities across the globe. With a focus on emerging markets, particularly Kenya, Rudolfo will dive into the role that micro-loans play in lifting communities out of poverty, expanding financial inclusion, and driving sustainable development. This session will explore the intersection of finance, technology, and social change, demonstrating how micro-lending is a revolutionary approach to creating lasting economic freedom. Learn from real-world case studies, and gain valuable insights on how we can empower individuals to create prosperity and opportunities that ripple across the global landscape.

Speakers

Rudolfo Beltran

Powering Prosperity in Emerging Economies

Rudolfo Beltran is a driving force at the intersection of financial innovation and global development. As Vice President of Capital Acquisition, Marketing, and CRM at Positiviti, Inc., he leads strategic initiatives that connect global capital with local impact, focusing on underbanked... Read More →

Exhibitors

PositivitiLending

At Positiviti Lending, our mission is to empower individuals and communities in Kenya by providing accessible, responsible, and transformative microloans. We aim to alleviate financial barriers and foster economic growth through innovative lending solutions, nurturing entrepreneurship... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 9:55am - 10:05am PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

10:05am PDT

The Cost of Freedom: Navigating the Complexities of Personal and Societal Liberty

Friday June 13, 2025 10:05am - 10:20am PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

Freedom is not free—and in today’s world, safeguarding our personal and societal liberties comes with a difficult price. From legal challenges and bureaucratic overreach to health mandates and the erosion of individual rights, the struggle for freedom is more complex than ever. In this session, Aaron Siri will provide a high-level exploration of the multifaceted challenges we face in protecting our freedoms. Drawing from real-world examples, he will delve into how laws, policies, and societal pressures shape our ability to live freely, while offering insight into the ongoing fight for liberty across all aspects of modern life. This thought-provoking discussion will challenge you to consider the stakes of freedom and what it truly means to preserve it in today’s rapidly changing world.

Speakers

Aaron Siri

Defender of Individual Rights

Aaron Siri is a dedicated civil rights attorney and the founder of Siri & Glimstad LLP, where he fights relentlessly for free speech and individual freedoms. Specializing in cases involving medical autonomy, privacy, and government overreach, he has become a leading advocate for those... Read More →

Exhibitors

Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN) - I Can Decide

At the Informed Consent Action Network, you are the authority over your health choices and those of your children. In a medical world manipulated by advertising and financial interests, true information is hard to find and often harder to understand. Our goal is to put the power of... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 10:05am - 10:20am PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

10:20am PDT

TBD California Policy Center Talk

Friday June 13, 2025 10:20am - 10:30am PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

Exhibitors

California Policy Center

The California Policy Center is an educational non-profit working for the prosperity of all Californians by eliminating public-sector barriers to freedom.CPC aspires to make California the freest and most prosperous region in the nation—a place where everyone can get a fair shake... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 10:20am - 10:30am PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

10:30am PDT

Bitcoin vs. Gold: The Future of Alternative Currency in America

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

As traditional currencies face increasing uncertainty, alternative forms of money like Bitcoin and gold are vying for supremacy. In this engaging session, a dynamic panel of experts will dissect the role of these two powerful alternatives in the future of American finance. From Bitcoin’s potential to disrupt the global financial system with decentralized, borderless transactions to gold's legacy as a timeless store of value, this discussion will explore how these assets challenge the status quo and what they mean for the future of wealth, investments, and economic freedom. With global instability on the rise, will Bitcoin or gold become the standard of value for the next 250 years? Join us to explore the future of money beyond fiat currencies.

Moderators

Efrat Fenigson

Reclaiming Freedom in a Digitally Controlled World

Efrat Fenigson is an independent journalist, podcast host, public speaker, and a marketing expert. Her path to sovereignty unfolded with the outbreak of Covid, sending her to a journey of exploration, through her podcast, “You’re The Voice”.  As a dissident discerning voice, she writes on her blog & international magazines, covering freedom and sovereignty, growing global control regime, monetary changes, CBDC & Bitcoin, politics and propaganda.Efrat is a former Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of global companies... Read More →

Speakers

Dominic Frisby

Where Money, Comedy, and History Collide

Author, comedian, and financial commentator Dominic Frisby is a rare blend of wit and wisdom. Whether he's breaking down the mysteries of money in Bitcoin: The Future of Money? or uncovering the rebellious roots of taxation in Daylight Robbery, Frisby makes economics as entertaining... Read More →

Wolf von Laer

Champion for Fledgling Liberty-Lovers

Wolf is the Chief Executive Officer of Students For Liberty, a dynamic global organization dedicated to advancing the cause of liberty. With a Ph.D. in Political Economy from King’s College London, he brings a wealth of academic expertise and practical experience to his role. For... Read More →

Ethan Peck

Integrating Bitcoin into Corporate Practices

Ethan Peck is the Director of Bitcoin at Strive Asset Management, where he works to engage corporations on their Bitcoin-related practices, focusing on maximizing shareholder value by steering companies away from partisan agendas and back to their core mission of value creation. Before... Read More →

Adam Trexler

Innovating the Future of Physical Currency

Adam Trexler, Ph.D., is the founder of Valaurum, Inc., a leader in minting and physical currency technology. Under his visionary leadership, Valaurum has revolutionized the creation of Aurum®, a secure and innovative form of physical currency, growing the business exponentially and... Read More →

Exhibitors

STRIVE

Our mission is to maximize value for our clients by leading companies to focus on excellence.

Valaurum

Valaurum, Inc. was created to make precious metal ownership and investment available to all people.Its primary product is the Aurum®, a thin layer of gold or other precious metal sandwiched between layers of protective polyester.

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

10:55am PDT

How to Achieve Milton and Rose D. Friedman’s Vision of Universal Educational Choice

Friday June 13, 2025 10:55am - 11:10am PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

For over two decades, Robert Enlow and EdChoice have led the charge for educational freedom, fighting against entrenched systems to empower families and transform the educational landscape in America. In this engaging talk, Robert Enlow will reflect on the strategic perseverance and vision that have driven the school choice movement, from its early hurdles to its current momentum. He’ll outline the significant progress made, share insights into the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index, and reveal how this index measures the true extent of private educational choice across the country. Join us for a powerful session that demonstrates how sustained advocacy and bold vision are reshaping the future of education, ensuring that all children—regardless of their background—have access to the best educational opportunities. This is more than a policy fight; it’s a movement with the power to change lives for generations to come.

Speakers

Robert Enlow

Champion of School Choice

Robert Enlow is one of the nation’s leading voices in the education freedom movement. As President and CEO of EdChoice, he has spent over two decades advocating for parental empowerment and expanding access to educational options for all children, regardless of income or ZIP code... Read More →

Exhibitors

EdChoice

EdChoice is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing educational freedom and choice for all families. Inspired by Milton and Rose Friedman’s vision, our mission is to empower parents to choose the best learning environment for their children—regardless of income or ZIP... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 10:55am - 11:10am PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

11:10am PDT

REASON DAY The Bright and Shining Libertarian Future

Friday June 13, 2025 11:10am - 11:35am PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

What does the future hold for liberty in a world that’s increasingly divided and complex? Join Nick Gillespie for a bold, thought-provoking look at how libertarian ideals are not only shaping tomorrow's policies but sparking a revolution in personal freedom, innovation, and economic opportunity. From digital freedom to dismantling bureaucracy, discover why the libertarian future isn't just bright—it's unstoppable.

Speakers

Nick Gillespie

The Libertarian Iconoclast

Few voices in libertarian media have been as sharp, provocative, and culturally attuned as Nick Gillespie. As Editor-at-Large at Reason and host of The Reason Interview, he has spent decades dissecting politics, culture, and free markets with his signature mix of intellectual depth... Read More →

Exhibitors

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 →

Friday June 13, 2025 11:10am - 11:35am PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

3:45pm PDT

Welcome to Friday Evening at FreedomFest

Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 3:50pm PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

Speakers

Valerie Durham

Architect of the Liberty Experience

Kennedy

The Rebel Queen of Liberty

Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 3:50pm PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

3:50pm PDT

The Digital Revolution: Reclaiming Freedom in a Connected World

Friday June 13, 2025 3:50pm - 4:10pm PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

Join Brock Pierce, a trailblazer at the intersection of technology and liberty, for a bold conversation on the future of digital freedom. In this iconic talk, Pierce will dive deep into the disruptive power of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralization to reclaim our personal privacy, autonomy, and rights in an increasingly surveilled world. Discover how digital innovation is sparking a revolution in freedom—where technology empowers the individual, and privacy becomes a universal right. This is the future of liberty—unfiltered, unstoppable, and digital.

Speakers

Brock Pierce

Pioneering Crypto Entrepreneur

Brock Pierce is a pioneering force in the cryptocurrency revolution, a tech entrepreneur, and a staunch advocate for digital freedom. From co-founding successful ventures like Tether and Block.one to championing decentralization, he’s driven by a relentless mission to empower individuals... Read More →

Exhibitors

Iron Light

Palm Grove

We empower purpose-driven brands to change the world. The secret to our success is content rooted in neuroscience, design rooted in empathy and advertising rooted in sociology.

Friday June 13, 2025 3:50pm - 4:10pm PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

4:10pm PDT

Building the Movement of Capitalists for Capitalism

Friday June 13, 2025 4:10pm - 4:35pm PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

This session brings together bold entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders committed to defending and advancing capitalism. Panelists will share how they’ve used business as a platform for principled leadership, why they speak out for free markets, and what it takes to build a lasting movement of capitalists for capitalism.

Moderators

Alexander McCobin

Building the Future of Freedom, One Leader at a Time

From empowering student leaders worldwide to championing conscious capitalism, Alexander McCobin has spent his career turning bold ideas into thriving organizations. As the co-founder of Students For Liberty, he helped transform a small student initiative into a global movement spanning... Read More →

Speakers

Shawn Nelson

The Rebel Entrepreneur

Shawn Nelson didn’t just build Lovesac—he reinvented the way people think about furniture. What started as a college experiment in oversized, ridiculously comfortable seating has grown into a billion-dollar disruptor in the home lifestyle space, with a focus on sustainability... Read More →

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 →

Andrew Gruel

Champion of Food Freedom and Healthy Living

Chef Andrew Gruel is a restaurateur, television personality, and outspoken advocate for food freedom and entrepreneurship. Best known as the founder of the award-winning Slapfish restaurant chain, Gruel has become a national voice for small business owners and chefs navigating the... Read More →

Jennifer Sey

Fearless Advocate, Brand Builder, and Truth Teller

For nearly two decades, Jennifer Sey has been speaking truth to power—no matter the cost. As a 7-time National Team member and 1986 National Gymnastics Champion, she exposed abusive coaching practices in her 2008 memoir Chalked Up, refusing to stay silent even when the gymnastics... Read More →

Bernt Ulman

Architect of Iconic Brands

Bernt Ullmann is a seasoned entrepreneur and brand strategist renowned for his pivotal role in launching and scaling some of the world's most iconic celebrity-driven brands. With over $6 billion in global sales attributed to his efforts, Bernt has been instrumental in the success... Read More →

Exhibitors

Principled Business

An ecosystem of purpose-driven investors & entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future.

Friday June 13, 2025 4:10pm - 4:35pm PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

4:35pm PDT

The Collapse of the Fiat Dollar: A New Era of Gold as the Global Reserve

Friday June 13, 2025 4:35pm - 4:50pm PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

For years, Peter Schiff has predicted the downfall of the fiat dollar and its eventual replacement by gold as the primary reserve asset. In this critical session, Schiff will discuss the current economic realignment, sparked by tariffs and accelerating global trends, that is setting the stage for the collapse of the fiat dollar system. With the U.S. dollar losing its dominance, consumers and investors alike face an uncertain future. Schiff will explore how this seismic shift will impact everything from global trade to personal savings and investments, and why gold is poised to take center stage in the global financial system. If you want to understand the implications of this historic change, and how you can protect and profit from it, this session is essential.

Speakers

Peter Schiff

The Sound Money Rebel of Wall Street

Peter Schiff is one of the most provocative and unwavering economic commentators of our time. As CEO and chief global strategist of Euro Pacific Capital, he has been a relentless critic of unsound monetary policy, runaway debt, and fiat currency manipulation—predicting the 2008... Read More →

Exhibitors

Euro Pacific Asset Management

Euro Pacific Asset Management offers globally diversified investment options to discerning retail investors and forward thinking institutions.

Friday June 13, 2025 4:35pm - 4:50pm PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

4:50pm PDT

The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools

Friday June 13, 2025 4:50pm - 5:05pm PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

This masterclass dives into the heart of one of the most transformative policy movements of our time—school choice. Led by Corey DeAngelis, this session takes you inside the growing movement that’s breaking the public education monopoly. From expanding school voucher programs to the surge in charter schools, libertarians are winning the battle for educational freedom across the nation. Learn the strategies that are driving these victories, discover where we’re gaining ground, and explore how the power of parental choice is improving education outcomes. This is not just a policy reform—this is a movement for liberty, and the momentum is on our side.

Speakers

Corey A. DeAngelis

Leading the Parent Revolution

Dubbed the “school choice evangelist”, Corey DeAngelis is at the forefront of the fight to put parents—not bureaucrats—in charge of their children’s education. A national leader in education reform, he has been called "the most effective school choice advocate since Milton... Read More →

Exhibitors

American Culture Project

Giving citizens the knowledge and tools that make it easy to be a part of the solutionMillions of Americans today feel politically homeless. Why?Because politicians and media companies on both sides of the aisle too often focus their time and attention on “the base.” Instead of... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 4:50pm - 5:05pm PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

5:05pm PDT

Truth, Civility, and the American Soul: A Dialogue Across Difference

Friday June 13, 2025 5:05pm - 5:30pm PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

Join two of the most respected and thought-provoking voices in American philosophy and politics as they come together for a dialogue on truth, civility, and the soul of the nation. Robert George and Cornel West, though often on opposite ends of the political spectrum, share a deep commitment to the principles that underlie our democracy—honesty, integrity, and the pursuit of justice. In this session, they’ll engage in a respectful, challenging conversation about how America can confront its most divisive issues, while maintaining a commitment to truth and civility. This will be a rare opportunity to witness the power of dialogue across difference, offering invaluable insights on how we can bridge the cultural and political divides that threaten the fabric of our society.

Speakers

Robert P. George

The Conscience of American Law and Liberty

Few scholars have shaped the intellectual foundations of law, morality, and civil discourse like Robert P. George. As McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University and Director of the James Madison Program, he is one of America’s foremost legal minds, challenging... Read More →

Cornel West

A Radical Voice for Truth, Justice, and Love

Dr. Cornel West—affectionately known as Brother West—is a philosopher, theologian, scholar, activist, and one of the most electrifying public intellectuals of our time. Holding the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at Union Theological Seminary, he teaches on religion, philosophy, politics... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 5:05pm - 5:30pm PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

5:30pm PDT

Freedom Fighter: Liberty in the Digital Age

Friday June 13, 2025 5:30pm - 5:50pm PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road, became a symbol of the fight for digital freedom, privacy, and the limits of government power. In this compelling talk, Ross shares his journey from a visionary young entrepreneur to a man unjustly imprisoned for his role in creating a platform that championed free markets and individual autonomy. With a deep commitment to liberty, Ross’s story sheds light on the dangers of overreach and the importance of protecting personal freedoms in an increasingly connected world. This session will explore the broader implications of his case, the ongoing fight for criminal justice reform, and how we can continue to challenge oppressive systems in the digital age. A true freedom fighter, Ross’s story is one of resilience, hope, and an unwavering belief in the power of liberty.

Speakers

Ross Ulbricht

The Champion of Digital Freedom

Ross Ulbricht was the founder of Silk Road, an anonymous online market and the first major use-case for Bitcoin. He was held responsible for illegal drug sales conducted on the platform and condemned to two life sentences without parole plus 40 years. After spending more than 11 years... Read More →

Exhibitors

FreeRoger

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We, the undersigned, call on the U.S. government to end the unjust prosecution of Roger Ver, a pioneer in cryptocurrency and advocate for economic freedom. Facing false charges that could lead to a prison sentence of up to 109 years, Roger’s case represents an alarming misuse of... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 5:30pm - 5:50pm PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session

5:50pm PDT

Free Roger: Pushing Back Against Government Overreach

Friday June 13, 2025 5:50pm - 6:00pm PDT

Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

Roger Ver, a staunch advocate for Bitcoin and financial freedom, joins us via satellite to discuss his ongoing legal battle for tax evasion. This session delves into the broader implications of his case on personal liberty and the financial revolution powered by cryptocurrencies. Discover how government overreach threatens not only our financial autonomy but also the core values of freedom that Bitcoin symbolizes. Explore the risks and rewards of standing up against oppressive regulations, and understand how Roger’s fight is emblematic of the larger struggle for individual rights in the digital age.

Speakers

Roger Ver

Bitcoin Jesus

Roger Ver, known as "Bitcoin Jesus," is one of the most influential figures in the cryptocurrency movement. A passionate advocate for Bitcoin and the broader world of decentralized finance, Ver was one of the earliest and most vocal promoters of Bitcoin, having invested in and supported... Read More →

Exhibitors

FreeRoger

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Friday June 13, 2025 5:50pm - 6:00pm PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4

General Session