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What We’re
All About

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.

– 200+ top-ranked expert speakers
– Choose from ten breakout sessions at a time
– Mainstage events featuring debates, mock trials, & keynote speakers
– Anthem Film Festival
– Major think tanks & grassroots organizations
– Over 100 exhibitors at our “Tradeshow for Liberty”
– National & liberty-focused media
– Politicians, candidates, and policymakers
– Best-selling authors
– Live music, dancing, receptions, comedy and karaoke at our after-hours events

FreedomFest attracts people of all walks of life and across the political spectrum. It’s open to anyone who enjoys a wide interest in books, art, music, film, science, philosophy, economics, health, sports, technology, business, religion, law, politics, and more.

We’re Always Looking For New Talent

If you’re interested in participating in FreedomFest as a speaker, filmmaker, sponsor, or exhibitor, please click here.

The Largest Liberty
Event in the World

Since 2007, FreedomFest has been the leader in the liberty movement to bring together thousands of people committed to freedom – concerned citizens, educators, professionals, business leaders, filmmakers, politicians, celebrities, policy makers, and now, YOU!

“Great Books, Great Ideas, Great Thinkers”

FreedomFest is the one place you can come to meet other passionate supporters of liberty, meet your liberty heroes, engage with the most important liberty organizations and make a difference in the future of liberty. The Washington Post billed us “the world’s largest gathering of free minds.” Be part of it all, at FreedomFest.

The FreedomFest
Team

Mark Skousen
Founder and Producer
Jo Ann Skousen
Co-Founder & Director of Anthem Film Festival
Valerie Durham
Executive Director & Conference Planning, Marketing, Exhibitor Relations
Autumn Skousen
Director of Operations & Conference Logistics and Finances
Matt Day
Director of Programming & Speaker Liaison and Agenda Logistics
Hayley Aragona
Conference Coordinator & Attendee Relations and Exhibitor & Media Logistics
“I love FreedomFest - wonderfully interesting people and non-stop intellectual stimulation. The debates are great. Keep them coming!”
John Mackey
Whole Foods Markets

What People Are Saying
About FreedomFest

I’ve attended many professional conferences in my career, and FreedomFest is by far the very best in the world.
So entertaining and educational. Count me in for next year!”
Michael Shermer
Skeptic Magazine
Most fun I’ve ever had!
Michael Mendocha
Denver
I’m looking forward to the next FreedomFest the day this conference ends!
Jeff Kanter
Cleveland, Ohio
Great conference. We love it!
Camera man
Paris Resort
WOW, a First Class Event!
It was great to see Kevin O’Leary and so many other great talented speakers. Some heated debates too like on Immigration, and the Second Amendment (mock trial). And so much content being presented too in the smaller rooms. Congratulations!
Rich Durepos
Las Vegas
FreedomFest was amazing, brilliant, fun, exhilarating, exciting....Thank you all for being a big part of four of the best days of my life!
Jim Woods
California
Several of my clients I talked into coming said they were blown away, they loved it!!
My guess is they will return next year with friends.
Van Simmons
President, David Hall Rare Coins
Your action confirms again my belief that Freedom Fest is the best liberty event ever
…and I’ve attended several others. Some other good ones, but nothing beats Freedom Fest.
Dan Johnson
P.S. The programming side is also world class.
I think Freedomfest is probably one of the best values for the money that I see every year. There is nothing even close!
Mark Fowler
I’m counting the days to the next FreedomFest….364 to go!
Naomi Brockwell
Producer, Stossel TV

Thank You to
Our Partners

We are delighted to work with and recommend these highly professional partners:

Yin-Yang Group
Graphic Designers

tyygroup.com

MainTask
IT and Website Development

maintask.io

Grosz Live Productions
Audio Video Lighting Company

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