Schedule of Events*

8:00-9:00 AM     Registration                                      
9:00-9:05             Opening Announcements            
9:05-9:25              An Illustrated History of the American Dream - Mr. History aka Steve Stark

9:25-9:55              Freedom of Speech - On Stage Interview with Nate Boyer and Mark Trahant

9:55-10:10             Entertainment                                  
10:10-10:25           BREAK

10:25-10:45          The Power of Disruption and Why It’s Important for Democracy - presented by
​                              Mark Trahant

10:45-10:55          Entertainment                                  
10:55-11:10            BREAK

11:10-11:45             Freedom of Worship - presented by Kate Bischoff                                  
                              
11:45-11:50            Announcements 

11:50 AM-1:10 PM:    LUNCH
                                  Add-On option: Lunch&Learn at the Peacock Alley American Bar & Grill

Learn more about the lunch&learn

1:10-1:20                Entertainment    
                              
1:20-2:00              Freedom from Fear - presented by Aparna Nancherla                       

2:00-2:15              BREAK
2:15-2:25               Entertainment
                                  
2:25-3:05              Freedom from Want - presented by Casey Gerald
                                  
3:05-3:20             BREAK
3:20-3:35             Entertainment
                                  
3:35-4:15              Bush Foundation Meeting of the Minds - featuring Nate Boyer, Kate Bischoff,
                             Aparna Nancherla, Casey Gerald, and Mark Trahant
                     
4:15-4:25              GameChanger Award                  
4:25-4:40            Entertainment                                  
4:40-4:45            Closing                                              
4:45-5:00            Meet & Greet/Signing
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*Schedule subject to change. Please check back periodically for updates

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The Venue

Belle Mehus Auditorium

 201 N 6th St

The Belle Mehus City Auditorium greeted its first crowd in January of 1914 and has been an important part of the community ever since.

The building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was painstakingly renovated in the mid-1990s thanks to the combined efforts of city leaders, arts organizations, citizens, and the private sector.

​The Belle was named after Belle Mehus, a piano teacher from Bismarck.

Explore Bismarck

Where to Eat

Our recommendation for local restaurants, coffee shops, and pubs.

​What to Do

What does North Dakota's capital have to offer for entertainment? From the river to the Heritage Center, there's plenty to do!

Where to Stay

Bismarck offers an abundance of options to rest your head after expanding your mind.

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