Schedule
Thursday, January 6, 2022 | ||
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5:00 PM - 8:30 PM | REGISTRATION OPEN | |
6:00 PM | DINNERS ON YOUR OWN (optional) | People who arrive early for Awakening can make reservations at a Sea Island restaurant. The Cloister restaurants reservation number is 855-572-4975.
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | FIRESIDE CHAT: THE FUTURE OF CONSERVATISM | Moderator: Rob Bluey, Vice President, Communications, The Heritage Foundation and Executive Editor, The Daily Signal Kevin Roberts, Ph.D., President, The Heritage Foundation
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Friday, January 7, 2022 | ||
10:00 AM | REGISTRATION & HOSPITALITY LOUNGE OPEN | Join us for casual conversation, coffee, and live caricature drawings for the kids.
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11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | WELCOME BRUNCH | Welcome Remarks: Angela Sailor, J.D., Vice President, Edwin J. Feulner Institute, The Heritage Foundation Kevin Roberts, Ph.D., President, The Heritage Foundation
The American Dream: Seeking the Challenge to Make a Difference Moderator: Thomas Binion, Vice President, Government Relations, The Heritage Foundation The Honorable Kat Cammack, United States House of Representatives, Florida
Straight Talk Education Rightly Understood Wilfred McClay, Ph.D., Professor of History at Hillsdale College and America250 Commissioner Young Americans Against Socialism Morgan Zegers, Founder & CEO, Young Americans Against Socialism The Power of Fair and Free Elections Jessica Anderson, Executive Director, Heritage Action for America
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12:00 PM - 4:45 PM | CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING | |
12:00 PM - 4:45 PM | YOUTH PROGRAMMING | |
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM | SESSION 1A: UNCANCELED: BEHIND THE REAL FIGHT FOR ELECTION REFORM | Safeguard the future of our republic from partisan federal bureaucrats who want to control state election laws, thwart election reform, and manipulate state redistricting decisions. Know your rights. The right to vote in a free and fair election is the most basic civil right to be protected and preserved. Moderator: Jessica Anderson, Executive Director, Heritage Action for America The Honorable John Albers, Georgia Senate Robert McClure, Ph.D., President and CEO, The James Madison Institute Hans von Spakovsky, Manager Election Law Reform Initiative and Senior Legal Fellow, Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, The Heritage Foundation
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1:45 PM - 3:00 PM | SESSION 1B: BIG TECH: THE RUDE AWAKENING | A growing number of Americans believe social media platforms actively censor political views that challenge and contradict the left-leaning ideologies of those companies. Join this important discussion to understand how you can protect your family and community from Big Tech’s efforts to suspend and restrict digital services and enact viewpoint discrimination propagated by China, the media, and various cultural sectors. Take action by supporting new technologies and companies that stand up for free expression. Moderator: Rob Bluey, Vice President, Communications, The Heritage Foundation and Executive Editor, The Daily Signal Dustin Carmack, Research Fellow in Technology Policy, The Heritage Foundation
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1:45 PM - 3:00 PM | SESSION 1C: PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AND RADICAL SEX EDUCATION | This panel will address our rights and how schools and organizations are contravening constitutional provisions, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and other civil rights statutes in training programs, curriculum, or other school activities. Gain a deeper knowledge of how we can protect children from racial discrimination, prohibit compelled speech, and promote transparency over public school curriculum. Moderator: Jonathan Butcher, Will Skillman Fellow in Education, The Heritage Foundation Mike Gonzalez, Senior Fellow, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy and Angeles T. Arredondo E Pluribus Unum Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Emilie Kao, Senior Counsel & Vice President of Advocacy Strategy, Alliance Defending Freedom Melissa Moschella, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophy & Heritage Visiting Scholar
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | BREAK | |
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM | SESSION 2A: HOW TO RAISE A LITTLE PATRIOT | At a moment of existential crisis, we must pause and take the time to pass down the principles of patriotism to our posterity. Engage in an honest conversation about the greatest challenges parents face in teaching freedom, equality, and government by consent of the governed. Learn about easy-to-use resources that deepen a child's appreciation for the founding ideas that give rise to the knowledge that men are created equal and endowed with God-given rights that no person can remove. Moderator: Joseph Loconte, Ph.D., Director, B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies and AWC Family Foundation Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Connor Boyack, Author, The Tuttle Twins, and Founder and President, Libertas Institute Jill Simonian, Director of Outreach, PragerU Kids
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3:30 PM - 4:45 PM | SESSION 2B: AMERICA250: AMERICA'S CELEBRATION | What role must every American play in the multi-year commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States that culminates on July 4, 2026. Conservatives have an opportunity to shape the narrative by inspiring Americans through the power of imagination, elevating stories rooted in the founding principles, inspiring service in our communities, and demonstrating the lasting durability of the American experiment. Come discuss the opportunities to celebrate our story of freedom and opportunity. Moderator: Angela Sailor, J.D., Vice President, Edwin J. Feulner Institute, The Heritage Foundation and America250 Civics Advisory Board Cathy Gillespie, Co-Chair, Constituting America and America250 Commissioner Wilfred McClay, Ph.D., Professor of History at Hillsdale College and America250 Commissioner
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3:30 PM - 4:45 PM | SESSION 2C: CHINA: AMERICA'S CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER | The rise of China is the most persistent and consequential challenge that will confront the United States for the next several decades. Even before the outbreak of COVID-19, China served as an irresponsible global actor that threatened American cultural, economic, political, and military interests worldwide. Learn how the U.S. is protecting our vital interests in the short and long-term to sustain our leadership strength through multiple generations of Chinese regimes. Moderator: Richard Reinsch, Editor, Law & Liberty and Host, LibertyLawTalk Dustin Carmack, Research Fellow in Technology Policy, The Heritage Foundation Dean Cheng, Senior Research Fellow, Asian Studies Center, Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, The Heritage Foundation Morgan Zegers, Founder & CEO, Young Americans Against Socialism
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5:45 PM - 7:30 PM | FAMILY DINNER | The World Beyond Brexit: US/UK Relations The Right Honourable Dr. Liam Fox, Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | CHILDREN'S MOVIE TIME | Please drop off children by 7:00 p.m
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7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | DESSERTS & COFFEE | |
Saturday, January 8, 2022 | ||
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | BREAKFAST | |
7:30 AM | REGISTRATION & HOSPITALITY LOUNGE OPEN | |
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING | |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | PLENARY SESSION | The Strength of American Leadership: Leaving a Legacy of Liberty Moderator: Genevieve Wood, Senior Advisor and Spokesperson, The Heritage Foundation The Honorable Mike Pence, Former Vice President of the United States
Straight Talk The Case for Free Markets Andrew Puzder, Former CEO of CKE Restaurants The Family Ian Rowe, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute COVID-19 Thomas Binion, Vice President, Government Relations, The Heritage Foundation
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10:15 AM - 11:30 AM | SESSION 3A: REBUILDING MARRIAGE FOR A NEW GENERATION | A strong America requires strong families. Interest in marriage is higher among the rich, religious, and Republicans, while projections suggest a record share of today’s young Americans will never marry and have children. The decline in marriage threatens the health and well-being of individuals and the broader society. Americans are asking what is the promise of life lived in loving commitments to others, and what are the pressing tasks we must take on to advance that vision? Hear the experts examine what’s driving these dynamics—and join the discussion for solutions that navigate our way back to the basics. Moderator: Marie Fishpaw, Director, Domestic Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation Randy Hicks, President & CEO, Georgia Center for Opportunity Ian Rowe, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute Brad Wilcox, Ph.D., Institute for Family Studies, University of Virginia
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10:15 AM - 11:30 AM | SESSION 3B: DEFEATING THE MORAL ATTACK ON FREE MARKETS CAPITALISM | The left uses cancel culture and corporate woke mandates to eviscerate free-market principles with equity, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies that stifle economic freedom. We must stop the growing popularity of socialist practices in both the public and private sectors. Come dialogue with thought leaders and practitioners about opportunities to refocus the moral case for capitalism. Moderator: Andrew Olivastro, Director, Coalition Relations, The Heritage Foundation Samuel Gregg, Ph.D., Research Director, Acton Institute Andrew Puzder, Former CEO of CKE Restaurants
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10:15 AM - 11:30 AM | SESSION 3C: AMERICA'S HEALTH AND LIBERTY: THE POST-PANDEMIC FRONTIER | Americans faced unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic with disruptions throughout our lives and livelihoods, often compounded by politicized decisions that continue to impact us today. As we look forward, many are asking questions about the after-effects of this experience. So what are America’s prospects for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Did the pandemic create opportunities and advancements? What failures should we address? Moderator: Thomas Binion, Vice President, Government Relations, The Heritage Foundation Doug Badger, Senior Fellow, Domestic Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation Peter St. Onge, Ph.D., Research Fellow, Economic Policy, The Heritage Foundation
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10:15 AM - 11:30 AM | YOUTH PROGRAMMING | Reach for the Sky: Building Dreams and Leading Teams That Can Accomplish Anything John Venable, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Policy, Center for National Defense, Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, The Heritage Foundation
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11:30 AM - 1:15 PM | LUNCHEON & CHILDREN'S BAKE SALE | Drive Thru America: The Right Turn Dave Stotts, Host, Drive Thru History
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1:15 PM - 5:30 PM | FAMILY FREE TIME | |
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM | CHILDREN'S PIZZA PARTY | |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | RECEPTION | |
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | DINNER | Semi-formal attire. Children 10 years and older are invited to attend. Presentation of the Great American Award Faith, Freedom, and the Fight of Our Lives Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Former White House Press Secretary
Entertainment by the Daddy-Daughter Duo, Mat & Savanna Shaw
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Sunday, January 9, 2022 | ||
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM | CHURCH SERVICE (optional) | Cloister Chapel This non-denominational church service is led by Lucas Ramirez, a member of the Awakening Advisory Board. Lucas is a keynote speaker, author and serves as President of The Gathering Place, a next generation mentorship and Christian leadership development ministry. Join us for an inspiring service to start the new year with a focus on our faith.
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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | CLOSING BREAKFAST: THE PURSUIT OF TOMORROW'S PROMISE | Moderator: Katharine Gorka, Director, Civil Society and the American Dialogue, The Heritage Foundation The Honorable Byron Donalds, United States House of Representatives, Florida Erika Donalds, President & CEO, The Optima Foundation |
10:00 AM | MEETING ADJOURNED |