The Forum 2026, a national conference bringing together conservative leaders, policy experts, and commentators, concludes on Nov. 12 with discussions on immigration, China, religion, national security, and America’s economic future.
The conference features U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who joins Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts for a closing discussion on America’s economic foundation and long-term future.
Agenda
9:00–10:30 a.m. ET | Session 6: Incompatibility of Islamism with American & Western Civilization
A political discussion examining the compatibility of Islamism with American principles, religious liberty, and Western civilization.
Speakers:
Florence Bergeaud-Blackler: Anthropologist and author of “The Muslim Brotherhood and Its Networks: An Investigation”
Raymond Ibrahim: Author, historian, and visiting fellow at the Danube Institute
Jay Richards, Ph.D.: Vice president of social and domestic policy at The Heritage Foundation
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET | Session 7: Building an Immigration System That Puts America First
A discussion of immigration reforms, H-1B visas, workforce and economic implications, and assimilation.
Speakers:
Nick Freitas: Media host, former Virginia state delegate and U.S. Army Special Forces veteran
Rosemary Jenks: Policy director at the Immigration Accountability Project
Mark Krikorian: Executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies
Wade Miller: Executive director of the Center for Renewing America
1:30–2:30 p.m. ET | Session 8: Statesmen and Pastors: Role of Religion in American Politics and Culture
A discussion examining the roles of political and religious leaders in shaping American culture, morality, and public life.
Speakers:
Yoram Hazony: Chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation and president of the Herzl Institute
Albert Mohler: President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bridget Weisenburger: Vice president of outreach at The Heritage Foundation
2:30–3:30 p.m. E