Hosted by the Concordia Free Enterprise Center

The Concordia Free Enterprise Center at Concordia University Wisconsin hosts the Liberty, Faith, and Economics Summit each year. The day-long event features multiple guest speakers who explore current events and the vital roles that liberty, faith, and economics play in shaping our world today. Mr. Steve Forbes, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, will be the keynote speaker this year.

SUMMIT SCHEDULE

11:30 am: Lunch

12:15 pm: "On a Classically Liberal Constitution"

  • Speaker: Mr. Rick Esenberg, founder, president, and general counsel, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
  • Speaker Bio: Mr. Esenberg is a leading constitutional scholar and public interest litigator in Wisconsin. He champions the rule of law and individual liberty, drawing on a deep commitment to civil society and a balance between tradition and innovation.

1:30 pm: "The Next American Economy"

  • Speaker: Dr. Samuel Gregg, president, American Institute for Economic Research (AIER)
  • Speaker Bio: Dr. Gregg holds the Friedrich Hayek Chair in Economics and Economic History at AIER. with a D.Phil. from Oxford, he has published widely on political economy, economic history, natural law, and monetary theory. His work has been translated globally and informs debates at the intersection of ethics and markets.

2:45 pm: "Current Issues for Economic Liberty"

  • Speaker: Dr. Andrew Stuttaford, editor, Capitals Matters, National Review
  • Speaker Bio: Dr. Stuttaford leads Capital Matters, National Review's initiative on financial and economic journalism. A seasoned writer, his work spans decades and includes contributions to The Wall Street Journal, The Weekly Standard, The New Criterion, and Standpoint, focusing on political, economic, and cultural issues.

5:00 pm: Reception

6:00 pm: Keynote presentation: "How Entrepreneurs, Not Government, Built American," in partnership with Young America's Foundation

  • Speaker: Mr. Steve Forbes, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Media
  • Speaker Bio: Steve Forbes is a renowned business leader and commentator. Twice a republican presidential candidate, he remains a prominent advocate for free-market principles, including a flat tax, school choice, and Social Security reform. He continues to shape public policy through his writing and public engagement.