How do we change the world? By educating courageous leaders!
Please join TFAS for our 2023 Annual Conference in the beautiful Amelia Island, Florida. At this gathering of TFAS leaders and supporters, we will explore how TFAS is keeping the American Dream alive by upholding the principles upon which our country was founded. You’ll see firsthand how TFAS educates and equips courageous leaders with the principles of economic freedom that are the engine of prosperity and have made America the richest nation in human history.
DETAILS
Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 – Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023
Ritz Carlton
Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, FL 32034
View the tentative conference schedule below.
Dress is business casual
Tickets + Registration
Registration is available until Jan. 31 on Eventbrite. Registration fees go toward the direct cost of all conference sessions, meals and local transportation.
Individual – $475
Couple – $800
Alumni – $300
Register Today
For more information, please contact Special Events Director Jane Mack at jmack@TFAS.org or 202-986-0384.
Accommodations
Located on the barrier island beaches of North Florida, The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island connects guests with the peaceful flow of natural waterways and native sand dunes with miles of pristine coastline and stunning views from nearly every angle. You may make your reservation online or call The Ritz at 888-239-1217.
Download a map of the resort and island here.
Please note: There are optional and invitation-only events on Thursday, Feb. 2, including a TFAS golf tournament. The conference officially takes place from Friday, Feb. 3, through Saturday, Feb. 4. The final dinner will conclude late Saturday evening, so please make arrangements to stay through Sunday morning.
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DR. ANNE BRADLEY
George and Sally Mayer Fellow for Economic Education and TFAS Vice President of Academic Affairs
Mitch Daniels
Former Governor of Indiana, President of Purdue University, and TFAS Trustee Emeritus
Louis DeJoy
U.S. Postmaster General
NEAL B. FREEMAN
American Businessman and Political Writer
Debbie Henney
FTE Director of Curriculum and Economics Professor and Director of Honors Program, Mesa Community College
James R. Otteson
Professor, American Philosopher and Political Economist
ROGER REAM
TFAS President and TFAS Alumnus
Christian Watson
National Spokesperson for Color Us United,
and Host of the “Pensive Politics” podcast
Schedule of Events
Please note: There are optional and invitation-only events on Thursday, Feb. 2, including a TFAS golf tournament. The conference officially takes place from Friday, Feb. 3, through Saturday, Feb. 4. The final dinner will conclude late Saturday evening, so please make arrangements to stay through Sunday morning.
More details will be added and updated as they are confirmed. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Mack at jmack@TFAS.org or 202.986.0384, ext 226.
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023
- 12 p.m.
- TFAS Golf Tournament
- Cost $200 per person + tax
- 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Founders Society Dinner (INVITATION ONLY)
- The Golf Club of Amelia Island
Friday, Feb. 3, 2023
- Noon – 2:30 p.m.
- Trustee Lunch and Meeting (MEMBERS ONLY)
- Room: Santa Maria
- 3 – 5 p.m.
- Regents Meeting (MEMBERS ONLY)
- Room: Amelia
- 4 – 5:30 p.m.
- TFAS Young Alumni Welcome + Speaker Session 1 (Student Only)
- Speaker: Dr. Anne Bradley, TFAS Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Topic: Income Inequality, Justice + Economic Freedom
- Room: Santa Maria
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- 6 – 7 p.m.
- Reception
- Ocean Front Lawn
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- 7 – 9 p.m.
- Dinner
- Keynote: Governor Mitch Daniels
- Topic: Higher Ed: Shape Up or Blow Up
- Plaza Ballroom
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023
- 8 – 9 a.m.
- Breakfast Buffet
- Room: Plaza Boardroom
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- 9 – 9:45 a.m.
- Session 1: The Delusion of Diversity Politics
- Speaker: Christian Watson
- Room: Salon 3
- 10 – 11 a.m.
- Session 2: Transforming the Postal Service
- Speaker: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
- Room: Salon 3
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- 11 – 11:45 a.m.
- Session 3: Saving the World, $1 Billion at a Time
- Speaker: Debbie Henney, FTE Director of Curriculum
- Room: Salon 3
- Noon – 2
- Lunch Buffet + Presentation
- Speaker: Neal Freeman
- Topic: The Enduring Legacy of Wm. F. Buckley, Jr.
- Ocean Front Lawn
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- 2 – 3 p.m.
- TFAS Young Alumni Session 2 (Student Only)
- Topic: How Clean is Too Clean?
- Debbie Henney, FTE Director of Curriculum
- Room: Santa Maria 1
- 6 p.m.
- Reception
- Room: Salon 3