Beyond The Midterms: The Future of the American Right
Held alongside the first day of the first-ever Republican Midterm Convention Rally, FORUM will host one of the week’s premier gatherings bringing together elected officials, donors, investors, entrepreneurs, media, and policy leaders for an afternoon of discussion and debate plus a watch party and the afterparty of the evening.
Afternoon Panels
Immigration vs. Mass Deportation
Presented by Mass Deportation Coalition
Speech: Immigration and the American Future
Young Republicans join candidates and elected officials for a forward-looking conversation on immigration - the signature issue of the 2024 winning coalition - and the growing divide on the right over mass deportation and what it will take to resolve it.
The Future of MAHA
Has the MAGA-MAHA alliance peaked, or is it entering its next phase? A discussion of unmet expectations, internal disagreements, the health of the movement, and where MAHA goes from here.
The Future of Texas
Discussion: The Fault Lines in Texas Politics
Can a right-of-center coalition come together to win? A conversation on Texas as a political battleground, the growing influence of tech and business, debates over data centers and H-1Bs, and the path toward greater unity on the right.
The Future of the Right
Discussion: $20 Burritos and the Common Good
What should the right prioritize for the midterms and beyond? A candid debate over affordability, populism, limited government, state power, and what government can - or should - do to improve Americans’ lives.
The Right’s Great Tech Debate
From AI regulation to data centers, technology’s role in the 2024 coalition is increasingly contested. With money pouring into efforts to influence voters and policymakers, where should the right go next?
The AfterParty
Watch Party | 7 PM
Livestream of Convention & JD Vance Speech
Evening Benefit | 9 PM
As convention programming concludes, the Summit transforms into the week’s signature evening event.
Honoring Charlie Kirk
On the eve of the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, leading voices honor his life, legacy, and the work he leaves to the next generation.
The Foundation
Stories from leaders in media and the arts on the need for a new foundation dedicated to supporting independent voices, creators, and consequential work.