Freedom & Progress 2024: Full Schedule

9:30am EST

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Monday November 18, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am EST

Location: Gallery Ballroom

Speakers

Jonathan Bush

Chairman of the Board of Directors, FREOPP

Avik Roy

President, FREOPP

Monday November 18, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Location: Gallery Ballroom

Ballroom Sessions

10:00am EST

The Future of Freedom in the Two Major Parties

Monday November 18, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EST

Location: Gallery Ballroom

When the dust from the 2024 presidential election settles, both major political parties will need to set their priorities for the next four years and beyond. This panel gathers experienced political commentators to discuss what these priorities are likely to be, and what they mean for individual liberty, economic opportunity, and the American people.

Speakers

George Will

Syndicated Columnist, Washington Post

George Will is an American journalist and pundit known for espousing political conservatism, particularly in his columns for The Washington Post and Newsweek.

Avik Roy

President, FREOPP

Monday November 18, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Location: Gallery Ballroom

Ballroom Sessions

12:00pm EST

Frederick Douglass Awards Lunch & Fireside Chat with Alex Azar

Monday November 18, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

Location: Gallery Ballroom

Speakers

Avik Roy

President, FREOPP

Monday November 18, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Location: Gallery Ballroom

Ballroom Sessions

1:00pm EST

The Coming Battle over the Expiring 2017 Tax Cuts

Monday November 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST

Location: Gallery Ballroom

As the 2017 tax cuts approach their expiration, a political showdown is brewing. This panel will explore the economic and political implications of renewing, revising, or letting these tax provisions expire. Experts will discuss the potential impact on American households, businesses, and the broader economy, as well as the key players and debates likely to shape the battle ahead.

Speakers

Ryan Ellis

President, Center for a Free Economy

Ryan Ellis is a longtime conservative policy activist and a recognized expert on tax and healthcare issues. Ellis is an IRS Enrolled Agent, and has run his own seasonal tax preparation business for over 20 years. He writes occasionally for National Review Online.

Daniel Mitchell

President, Center for Freedom and Prosperity

Dan Mitchell is President of the Center for Freedom and Prosperity, a pro-market public policy organization he founded in 2000. His major research interests include tax reform, international tax competition, the economic burden of government spending, and other fiscal policy issues... Read More →

Daniel Bunn

President and CEO, Tax Foundation

Daniel Bunn is President and CEO of the Tax Foundation. Daniel has been with the organization since 2018 and, prior to becoming President, successfully built its Center for Global Tax Policy, expanding the Tax Foundation’s reach and impact around the world.Prior to joining the Tax... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Location: Gallery Ballroom

Ballroom Sessions

4:00pm EST

Why Bureaucracies Fail—And How to Fix Them

Monday November 18, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST

Location: Gallery Ballroom

Why do large bureaucracies so often fall short of their goals? This panel will explore the common pitfalls that lead to inefficiency and stagnation in large organizations, from government agencies to private companies, and discuss the structural and cultural reforms needed to improve accountability, innovation, and performance. Scholars and experts from a variety of backgrounds will offer solutions to make bureaucracies more responsive and effective in serving the public.

Speakers