National Review’s 2026 regional event series will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the principles that have made America the greatest nation on earth. The American conservative movement exists to conserve these principles—and National Review has been at the forefront of that movement since its inception.
As we look toward the country’s future, it is essential to continue advocating the principles that sustain a free and prosperous society and promoting civic education.
In 2026, we plan to host seven events in major cities across the country, each focusing on a distinct theme to explore these enduring ideas and their continued importance to America’s future and prosperity.
Registration is now open for the first three events of this series:
Individual Liberty
New York, NY
March 31, 2026
America’s Founders believed that liberty—rooted in the inherent freedom of the individual—must be the foundation of the nation and must precede government itself. Drawing on the principles of John Locke, they built a system designed to secure natural rights and protect essential freedoms from encroachment by any authority, ultimately enshrining these protections in the Constitution and the First Amendment. Our program will highlight why free expression, religious liberty, a free press, the right to assemble, and the right to petition the government are not secondary concerns but the core safeguards of a free society. Without these first principles, all other liberties are at risk.
Featured Speakers:
Seth Dillon, The Babylon Bee
Caroline Downey, National Review
Dan McLaughlin, National Review
Rich Lowry, National Review
Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review
Jonathan Turley, Author and Legal Scholar
Kristen Waggoner, Alliance Defending Freedom
Limited Government
Miami, Florida
April 17, 2026
James Madison warned in Federalist No. 51 that because men are not angels, government must be structured not only to govern but also to restrain itself. The Founders understood that liberty precedes the state, and that government exists not to grant rights but to secure them through carefully designed limits on power. Through the separation of powers, federalism, and constitutional boundaries, they sought to prevent the concentration of authority that inevitably leads to tyranny. Today, many of these principles appear tenuous and increasingly at risk. This program will examine why the principles of limited government remain essential to protecting freedom in modern America.
Featured Speakers:
Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida and education reform leader
Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review
Daniel Hannan, member of the U.K. House of Lords
Jim Geraghty, National Review
César Grajales, Red Latina Network Foundation
Vahaken Mouradian, National Review
Timothy Sandefur, Goldwater Institute
John Yoo, UC Berkeley School of Law
Economic Freedom
Dallas, Texas
May 28, 2026
America’s founders held that economic freedom is inseparable from political liberty and essential to human flourishing. Drawing on the insights of thinkers such as Adam Smith, they rejected state control and mercantilism in favor of private property, voluntary exchange, and free enterprise. The Constitution reflects this conviction by limiting the government’s power to tax, regulate, and redistribute, thereby safeguarding economic liberty as a moral and practical necessity. This program will reaffirm the reasons why free markets and limited government remain the surest foundation for opportunity, innovation, and human flourishing.
Featured Speakers:
David Bahnsen, The Bahnsen Group
Phil Gramm, author, economist, and former U.S. senator
Jeb Hensarling, former U.S. congressman
Rich Lowry, National Review
Dominic Pino, Washington Post
Karl Rove, Republican political strategist
Samuel Gregg, American Institute for Economic Research
Andrew Stuttaford, National Review’s Capital Matters
In the coming days, we will be announcing additional seminar dates along with their themes, locations, and speaker lineups. Stay tuned!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Bronze Sponsor – $5,000
Sponsor name prominently featured on printed and digital event materials for a specific city-based event
Silver Sponsor – $15,000
Sponsor name prominently featured on printed and digital event materials for a specific city-based event
Verbal acknowledgment during the program
Green room access for two to a pre-event speaker gathering
Gold Sponsor – $25,000
Sponsor name prominently featured on printed and digital event materials for a specific city-based event
Verbal acknowledgment during the program
Green room access for two to a pre-event speaker gathering
Inclusion in any invite-only meals for two held in conjunction with the event featuring National Review writers and speakers
Platinum Sponsor – $50,000
Sponsor name prominently featured on all printed and digital event materials for all regional seminars
Verbal acknowledgment during the program
Green room access for two to a pre-event speaker gathering
Inclusion in any invite-only meals for two held in conjunction with the event featuring National Review writers and speakers