Keynote luncheon
Gov. Spencer Cox
Governor of Utah
Governor Cox has spent much of his time in office on the question of how people who disagree sharply can still argue in good faith. He headlines the midday program.
First annual summit, Boise, Idaho
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The First Amendment, ratified December 15, 1791
The Idaho Free Speech Summit
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the Idaho State Capitol
Seating for the keynote luncheon is limited and released in the order registrations arrive.
Who you'll hear from
A keynote at the luncheon, seminar leaders from Idaho's bar, campuses and press, and more names added as the program fills in.
Host and opening remarks
Phil McGrane
Idaho Secretary of State
Secretary McGrane convenes the summit and opens the morning with a look at speech, elections and public trust in Idaho.
More speakers announced through September.
Register and we'll email you as they're confirmed.
The day, hour by hour
Two seminars in the morning, the keynote luncheon at noon, two more in the afternoon. Everything happens inside the Capitol.
8:15 a.m.
Check-in and coffee
Pick up your badge and program. Doors open on the garden level.
Capitol garden level9:00 a.m.
Opening remarks
Secretary of State Phil McGrane on why Idaho is holding this conversation now.
Lincoln Auditorium9:30 a.m.
The First Amendment in Idaho courts
Where the line currently sits in Idaho law, which cases moved it, and what practitioners are watching next.
Lincoln Auditorium10:45 a.m.
Speech on campus and in the public square
Universities, school boards and city council chambers — how Idaho institutions handle speech they'd rather not host.
Lincoln Auditorium12:00 p.m.
Keynote luncheon with Gov. Spencer Cox
Lunch is served at noon; the keynote begins at 12:30. Included with general registration and every table.
Capitol Rotunda1:45 p.m.
Records, reporters and the right to know
Public records practice in Idaho, from the request form to the courthouse, with the people who file them.
Lincoln Auditorium3:00 p.m.
Platforms, moderation and the modern town square
What happens to speech law when the square is privately owned, and what states can and can't do about it.
Lincoln Auditorium4:15 p.m.
Closing and reception
Short closing remarks, then an hour to keep talking.
Capitol RotundaRegistration
One ticket covers the seminars, the keynote luncheon and the closing reception. Tables seat eight and are placed in the Rotunda.
Student
$25
per person, valid student ID at check-in
- All four seminars
- Keynote luncheon
- Closing reception
Most register here
General admission
$75
per person
- All four seminars
- Keynote luncheon seating
- Closing reception
- Printed program
Reserved table
$750
seats eight
- Eight full registrations
- Reserved Rotunda table
- Your organization in the program
Sponsor
$2,500+
three levels available
- Everything in a reserved table
- Logo on signage and the program
- Recognition from the podium
Idaho State Capitol
700 W Jefferson StBoise, ID 83702
Seminars are held in the Lincoln Auditorium on the garden level. The luncheon is served in the Rotunda. Enter through the west doors on Jefferson; everyone passes through security, so give yourself a few extra minutes.
Metered street parking surrounds the Capitol, and the Capitol Terrace garage on 8th and Jefferson is a two-minute walk.
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