Forge Leadership Summit

The Adventure Begins

Pre-Register for the 2026 Forge Leadership Summit!

Applications for the 2025 Summit are now closed, but you can pre-register for the 2026 Summits!

In 2026, 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 experience 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 invited to join our Mentorship Academy, which includes pairing with a one-on-one mentor and further professional development trips (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 Forge Leadership Summit!

Applications will open January 1! Pre-Register to be the first to hear about 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.

Payment and Registration

Once you submit your application to Forge Leadership Network and are accepted to one of the 2026 Forge Leadership Summits, 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: February 28, 2026
  • Regular Rate: $399 – Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Nashville Late Registration: $549 – Final Deadline: May 25, 2026
  • Columbus Late Registration: $549 – Final Deadline: June 29, 2026

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.