2025 Principles First Summit

  February 21-23, 2025

Join us in Washington, DC for a three-day grassroots summit on conserving America's liberal tradition & the path to a principled future for our country.
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About The Summit

Principles First is back for its fifth annual grassroots Summit in Washington, D.C. The event will be held from Friday, February 21 through Sunday, February 23 and will showcase the nation’s leading voices in defense of classical liberalism. Space is limited, so get your ticket(s) today.

We look forward to bringing together center-right speakers, thought leaders, and grassroots activists for three days of discussion, strategy, and fellowship. We will address how we can preserve America’s classical liberal tradition, the meaning of conservatism today, and the future of our movement.

Press/Media: For press inquiries, or to RSVP to the Summit as a member of the media, please contact [email protected].

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Principles First: Our Obligation

Too many people forget how special America is. We all have an obligation to work to keep her strong. Help us meet that obligation by putting principles first.

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Speakers

Photo of George Conway

George Conway

Society for the Rule of Law
Photo of J. Michael Luttig

J. Michael Luttig

Retired Federal Judge
Photo of Alberto Gonzales

Alberto Gonzales

Former Attorney General of the United States
Photo of Barbara Comstock

Barbara Comstock

Former Member of Congress
Photo of Geoff Duncan

Geoff Duncan

Former Lt. Gov. of Georgia
Photo of Aquilino Gonell

Aquilino Gonell

Former Capitol Police Officer
Photo of Mark Hertling

Mark Hertling

Retired U.S. Army Lt. General
Photo of Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh

Former Member of Congress
Photo of Bill Kristol

Bill Kristol

Defending Democracy Together
Photo of Alyssa Farah

Alyssa Farah

The View
Photo of Stephen Richer

Stephen Richer

Maricopa County Recorder
Photo of Sarah Longwell

Sarah Longwell

Republican Voters Against Trump
Photo of Tim Miller

Tim Miller

The Bulwark
Photo of David French

David French

The New York Times
Photo of Ramesh Ponnuru

Ramesh Ponnuru

National Review
Photo of Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman

National Review
Photo of Russell Moore

Russell Moore

The After Party
Photo of Jonathan V. Last

Jonathan V. Last

The Bulwark
Photo of Amanda Carpenter

Amanda Carpenter

Protect Democracy
Photo of Charlie Sykes

Charlie Sykes

MSNBC Contributor
Photo of Shermichael Singleton

Shermichael Singleton

CNN Contributor
Photo of Kyle Sweetser

Kyle Sweetser

Republican Voters Against Trump
Photo of Heath Mayo

Heath Mayo

Principles First

Participating Organizations

We are grateful to all organizations who share our commitment to preserving truth, democracy, and the rule of law. If you'd like to join us as an exhibitor during the Summit, please review our exhibitor information page. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Summit, learn more on our sponsor information page.

Hotel Information

Principles First has a room block at the JW Marriott, where the Summit will be held. It has limited availability, so please reserve your room soon! Book a room from our block of room here: https://book.passkey.com/e/50879962

We’ve also collected a list of other hotel options.

The 2025 Principles First Summit is hosted by both Principles First for America Foundation, Inc. (501c3) and Principles First for America, Ltd (501c4). The amount of your ticket price that is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes is limited to 60%, as this is the portion of the Summit related to 501(c)3 activities. See tax-deductible amounts by ticket tier below. The remaining 40% of your ticket sale is NOT tax-deductible.