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The Forge Leadership Summit is a five-day intensive experience filled with dynamic trainings,
professional development, and renowned speakers.

What is The Forge
Leadership Summit?

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. In 2023, we have two opportunities to get involved: Nashville, TN (June 12-16) and Columbus, OH (July 24-28). Ready to start your journey?

THIS YEAR’S SPEAKERS

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Joseph Backholm is Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council.

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Andrew Doran is a senior research fellow with the Philos Project. He previously served on the policy planning staff…

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Patrina Mosley, M.A.,is founder and principal at PPM Consulting, LLC, where she helps organizations, campaigns, and…

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2230

Heather Pfitzenmaier serves as Senior Talent Program Advisor at the State Policy Network. She is the recipient of…

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2230

Jim Olson served for over thirty years as the Directorate of Operations of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), mostly…

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2230

Vivek Ramaswamy is an entrepreneur who has founded multiple successful enterprises. He is also the author of…

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2230

Congressman Bob McEwen is an Executive Director at Advancing American Freedom...

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District Media Group is an Founder and President at District Media Group ...

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2230

Scott Klusendorf is President of Life Training Institute and host of the television series, ...

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2230

T. Elliot Gaiser is an associate in the Issues & Appeals group in the Columbus, Ohio office of Jones Day...
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2230

Arthur Milikh is the executive director of The Claremont Institute’s Center for the American Way of Life...
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2230

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