About Us - FreedomFest

What We’re All About

At FreedomFest we envision a world where every person experiences maximum liberty in every aspect of their lives.

FreedomFest is the annual festival where free minds meet to celebrate freedom in an open-minded environment. It is independent, non-partisan, and not officially affiliated with any organization or think tank.

– 250+ top-ranked expert speakers
– Over ten breakout sessions at a time
– Mainstage events featuring debates, mock trials, & keynote speakers
– Anthem Film Festival
– Punching Up Comedy Festival
– Subversion Summit
– Global Financial Summit
– Eureka! Summit for entrepreneurs
– The SPARK Art Exhibit
– Major think tanks & grassroots organizations
– Over 150 exhibitors at our “Tradeshow for Liberty”
– National & liberty-focused media
– Politicians, candidates, and policymakers
– Best-selling authors & book signings
– VIP meet-and-greets
– Yoga & breakfast in the morning
– Live music, dancing, networking, receptions, and karaoke at our after-hours events

It’s our mission to create a conference that is the ultimate summit for liberty by bringing together a diverse group of people, organizations, and businesses who advocate for greater liberty politically, socially, economically, financially, culturally, physically, intellectually, artistically, and philosophically.

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 & Producer

Jo Ann Skousen

Co-Founder & Director of Anthem Film Festival

Valerie Durham

Executive Director

Matt Day

Director of Programming

Autumn Skousen

Director of Finance

Hayley Aragona

Attendee Relations Manager

Ned Piplovic

Logistics Coordinator

Norann Dillon

Exhibitor Liaison

Cathy Nugent

Sponsor Liaison

Brenda Larsen

Conference Coordinator

“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

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