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Attend an Event

FIRE holds national, regional, and digital events for college students and faculty interested in free speech law, history, education, and more. Grow your free speech network by attending an event.

Past events

students attend FIRE free speech leadership summit in Philadelphia June 2024

December Member Call

December 9, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join us for a peek behind the scenes at our exclusive monthly conversation series with FIRE leadership, hosted by Chief Operating Officer Alisha Glennon!

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Cover of the Fall 2025 issue of the FIRE Quarterly, showing a collage of FIRE clients from cases we fought over the summer.

Soapbox 2026: Save the Date

November 4-6, 2026

Soapbox is FIRE’s bold new conference, taking place in Philadelphia to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with high-impact keynotes, timely panels, and unforgettable entertainment.

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Illustration of a Founding Father standing on a soapbox and holding a microphone next to the words: "Save the Date | November 4-6 2026 | Philadelphia"

Host a FIRE Speaker at Your Event

Does your free speech conference or event need a speaker? Hosting a FIRE speaker is a great way to catalyze social change and educate your community about the importance of free speech, due process, and religious liberty.

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Will Creeley speaks at the FIRE Student Network Summer Conference

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