AGENDA
Below is our agenda as of Friday, January 3. Check back regularly for updates on session topics and speakers. Please note, the agenda is subject to change.
Thursday, January 9
5:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Registration Open |
7:00 - 7:30 p.m. |
Meet-and-Greet for Young Adults |
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Fireside Chat: A Conversation with Trailblazers
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Friday, January 10
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. |
Young Adults Morning Run |
8:15 a.m. |
Registration & Help Desk Open |
8:15 - 9:00 a.m. |
Networking Breakfast |
8:45 - 11:30 a.m. |
Children's Programming (ages 3-9) |
9:00 - 10:15 a.m. |
The Good Life: Family America's Founders saw the family as the first and most important foundation of civil society. They understood that strong families, churches, and communities are necessary to the cultivation of civic virtue, the formation of self-governing citizens, and the protection of our liberty. Today we see the foundations of the American family have come under assault. Can we reverse this trend, and in the process, cultivate a new understanding of “The Good Life” anchored in an appreciation of flourishing families, vibrant communities, and a culture of liberty, gratitude, and hope?
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10:15 - 10:30 a.m. |
Break |
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
The Good Life: Work | Building a Life of Passion and Purpose "Work is not, primarily, a thing one does to live, but the thing one lives to do. It is, or it should be, the full expression of the worker’s faculties, the medium in which he offers himself to God.” - Dorothy Sayers (as quoted in Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life)
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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Opening Luncheon: Tackling America's Biggest Challenges Federalism has been called the bulwark of liberty, and states’ Attorneys General have played an important role in holding the line against an all-powerful, centralizing federal government. Two of our nation’s most active state AG's will discuss recent actions they have taken to protect our liberties and the challenges they see ahead.
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12:15 - 4:30 p.m. |
Children's Programming (ages 3-9) |
1:45 - 4:30 p.m. |
Youth Programming (ages 10-14) |
1:45 - 4:30 p.m. |
Young Adult Programming (ages 15+) |
1:45 - 3:00 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions #1 Session 1A: Preparing for America's 250th Anniversary As our nation approaches the 250th Anniversary of its founding in 2026, we face a unique opportunity to elevate our founding principles, relate current policy debates back to the vision of our founders, and foster a deep love of country in a new generation. This panel will examine the preparations already underway, discuss new efforts to expand civic education, and discuss ways that states and local leaders can get involved.
Session 1B: Turning the Corner on ESG: How Investors and the States are Ensuring Access to Energy Resources and Waking Up "Woke" Corporations Investors and consumers are responding to "Environmental, Social, and Governance” (ESG) measures that endanger access to reliable energy, promote a radical social agenda, and impact the return on investments and state budgets. This panel will discuss steps that consumers, investors, and states are taking and the successes we are seeing in rolling back radical social and environmental programs in the marketplace.
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3:15 - 4:30 p.m. |
Main Stage Session: The 2024 Election: Is A Political Realignment Taking Place? And What Does It Mean for the Future? Was the 2024 Election more than a rejection of the Biden Administration’s economic and immigration policies? Is a genuine realignment taking place and what will this mean for the governing agenda in the next Administration?
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4:30 - 5:45 p.m. |
Family Free Time |
5:45 - 8:00 p.m. |
Family Dinner (& Children's Stock Sale)
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6:15 - 9:00 p.m. |
Children's Evening of Entertainment (ages 3-9) |
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
Cordials & Conversation |
Saturday, January 11
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. |
Young Adults Morning Run |
8:00 a.m. |
Registration & Help Desk Open |
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Children's Programming (ages 3-9) |
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Youth Programming (ages 10-14) |
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. |
Breakfast & Straight Talks: The Perilous Pursuit: Power vs. Influence in Challenging Times
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10:15 - 10:45 a.m. |
Young Adult Programming (ages 15+) |
10:15 - 11:30 a.m. |
Main Stage Session: Economic Outlook for 2025 The new Administration faces a number of economic headwinds as it takes office: Rising deficits, persistent inflation, and an enormous regulatory burden on the economy. What changes should we look for in 2025 from the federal government and the states and how will the economy respond?
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11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
Luncheon (& Children's Cookie Sale): Investing in the Culture and the Marketplace It’s hard to escape the politicization of our culture and economy. It has taken over our news and entertainment, our investments and everyday consumer brands. This panel will share the promising developments in children’s entertainment and the creation of a new online marketplace with a mission to restore the culture through the power of commerce.
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12:15 - 4:15 p.m. |
Children's Programming (ages 3-9) |
1:30 - 4:15 p.m. |
Youth Programming (ages 10-14) |
1:30 - 4:15 p.m. |
Young Adult Programming (ages 15+) |
1:30 - 2:45 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions #2 Session 2A: Securing America at Home and Abroad The world is a more dangerous place today. Rogue prosecutors have undermined law and order in our cities. We have lost control of our borders. Our military has been weakened as new threats have emerged, and the threat of terrorism has risen once again. How will new leadership in Washington and a new agenda provide greater security for all Americans?
Session 2B: Navigating the New Media Landscape Traditional media outlets have seen a dramatic decline in their audience share as viewers have lost trust in politically-driven programming and soundbite takes on news and events of the day. Audiences are interested in breaking news and deep-dive conversations, investigative reporting, and thoughtful editorials. The new line-up of social media influencers, podcasts with wide reach, and subscription-based platforms is developing into a lively environment for conservatives—both commentators and customers. What's the best way to navigate the new media landscape?
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2:45 - 3:00 p.m. |
Break |
3:00 - 4:15 p.m. |
Main Stage Session: Making America Healthy Again A rising movement of Americans is addressing the disconnect between our healthcare, agricultural, and medical systems and exposing the underlying causes of the nation's health issues. The new Administration has pledged to address these challenges and the urgent need for a united approach to improve public health in the United States. What changes can we expect from Washington, DC and how can individuals make changes in their own habits to improve their health outcomes?
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4:15 - 6:00 p.m. |
Family Free Time |
6:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Children's Pizza Party and Movie Night: The Wild Robot (ages 3-9) |
6:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Youth Pizza Party & Movie Night: National Treasure (ages 10-14) |
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. |
Reception |
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
Dinner & Presentation of The Great American Award | Restoring Our Schools, Our Government, and Our Country
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8:30 - 9:30 p.m. |
Dessert Reception (cash bar available) |
Sunday, January 12
7:30 - 8:15 a.m. |
Optional: Ecumenical Prayer Service
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8:30 - 10:00 a.m. |
Farewell Breakfast: The Good Life: Faith With a heart for serving the poor, James Whitford and his wife launched their small faith-based outreach to the poor in downtown Joplin, Missouri in the summer of 2000. They served many but saw little change in the lives of those they served. Moving from perpetual crisis relief to long-term development shifted the focus to developing their clients’ capacity to give and create and challenged them to be a part of their own solution through relationship and accountability. The result has transformed lives.
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