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Soapbox 2026: Save the Date

Date: November 4-6, 2026
Location:
Philadelphia, PA

FIRE is going big for America's 250th. Soapbox is FIRE’s bold new conference, taking place in Philadelphia, with high-impact keynotes, timely panels, and unforgettable entertainment. Email us at soapbox@thefire.org if you have any questions or would like to learn more.

Learn more at the Soapbox website

Founding Father on a soapbox speaking into a microphone

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