Forge Leadership Summit

The Adventure Begins

Pre-Register for the 2025 Forge Leadership Summit!

Applications for the 2024 Summit are now closed, but you can pre-register for the 2025 Summits!

In 2025, we will be hosting two Forge Leadership Summits, one to be held in Nashville, TN in June, and one to be held in Columbus, OH in July!

The Forge Leadership Summit is a five-day intensive filled with dynamic trainings, professional development, and renowned speakers. Accepted students represent talented conservative students and young professionals, ages 18-25, from across America wanting to engage in politics, culture, and business.

The program extends past the Forge Leadership Summit, and stand out students are accepted into our Mentorship Academy, which includes pairing with a one-on-one mentor and further professional development trips (including one to Washington D.C.), and long term job placement and networking. It is a one-of-a kind program, but the first step is to apply for the 2025 Forge Leadership Summit!

Applications will open this winter! Stay tuned for early bird discounts!

Countdown to Application Launch:

Summit Features

Signature Media Training

Signature media training interactive workshops provide you with the knowledge and practical experience to develop, focus, and present your message while effectively responding to questions in a challenging environment.

Team Building

Dynamic and interactive team building activities like “Speed Networking” and “Campaign-In-A-Day” will help you develop relationships with your team members as well as cultivate your networking abilities and political skills.

Legislative Simulation

State legislators and experienced educators lead you through a two-day legislative simulation at the statehouse, where you will be mentored through the hands-on process of developing, debating, and passing a bill.

Professional Mentoring

Experienced legislators, policy experts, and cultural leaders share their insights on Limited Government, Economics, Ethics of Life, and Religious Liberties to challenge and motivate you to translate your beliefs into action.

Sharing from their vast experience, successful leaders in the marketplace provide advice and wisdom to assist you in pursuing your future plans.

2025 Forge Leadership Summit FAQs

Application Process

In 2025, we will be hosting two Forge Leadership Summits, one to be held in Nashville, TN in June, and one to be held in Columbus, OH in July! In order to attend one of the 2025 Summits, you must:

  1. Be 18 to 25 years of age.
  2. Submit a Student Application by the deadline (see Cost of Summit below).
  3. Be accepted by Forge Leadership Network to attend one of the 2025 Summits.
    Once accepted, pay your $100 (non-refundable) deposit to reserve your spot in the Summit (A limited number of young leaders will be chosen for each Summit).
  4. Pay the rest of your Summit tuition. This is when you pay for your attendance to the Summit. Your $100 deposit is credited toward this payment. *Need-based scholarships are available on request*

Payment and Registration

Once you submit your application to Forge Leadership Network and are accepted to the 2025 Forge Leadership Summit, you will need to submit a $100 deposit to reserve your spot. You can then pay for the Summit in full by the deadline as established below.

Cost of Summit Tuition:*

  • Early Bird Rate: $299 – Deadline: March 31, 2025
  • Regular Rate: $399 – Deadline: May 31, 2025
  • Late Registration: $499 – Final Deadline: July 1, 2025

Need-based financial scholarships are available upon inquiry – email [email protected]

*Tuition includes hotel accommodations, meals, transportation to and from conference center to the State Capitol, materials, as well as cost for any activities. You just have to get yourself to the Summit. Once there, the event is all inclusive!