Third Annual · For the first time in Austin
Principled Business Summit 2026 — Austin
$199 · $250,000 Demo Day · John Mackey, Kelsey Grammer, Evan Baehr, and 20+ more.
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2026 Speakers
Taking the stage.
John Mackey
Co-founder of Whole Foods Market, CEO of Love.Life
Selim Bassoul
Executive Chairman at Six Flags
Jeb Hensarling
Former Chairman of House Financial Services Committee, U.S. Congress
Carlos Mendez
Business Executive & Former U.S. Navy SEAL
Zachary Levi
American actor
Evan Baehr
Founder & CEO, Arena Hall
Kelsey Grammer
American Actor & Film Producer
Matt Cole
Chairman and CEO, Strive
Lawrence Reed
President Emeritus, Foundation For Economic Education
Paul Leggett
Managing Director, Mithril Capital Management
Wednesday · October 28, 2026
Opening night is Texas Night
Free for Texas residents. Join neighbors and builders for keynotes from John Mackey and Kelsey Grammer — celebrating Texas as the frontier of capitalism.
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Student Scholarship · For university students
50 student scholarships. Your seat in Austin.
Complimentary General Passes for university students — three days with founders, investors, and executives on the past, present, and future of capitalism.
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Bring your company into the room.
Join leading companies and organizations supporting the Principled Business Summit in Austin. Become a Summit Partner, get your company featured on the Summit website, and help bring the right people into the conversation.
250 Years
250 years of capitalism.
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States and the publication of Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations. Our theme centers on 250 years of capitalism — and the capitalists advancing its principles today.
Reflect with appreciation on the growth of capitalism over the past 250 years
Highlight capitalists who exemplify the principles of capitalism today
Explore what the next 250 years of capitalism could look like in America and around the world
Who You'll Meet
A room built for people who build.
The Summit brings together leaders who allocate capital, build companies, and advance the ideas behind free enterprise — drawn from past Summit editions.
Not a generic conference crowd. A room of people who write checks, ship products, and defend the principles that make free enterprise possible.
- 01Investors
- 02Family offices
- 03Venture capital
- 04Founders
- 05Corporate executives
- 06Entrepreneurs
- 07Capital allocators
- 08Business leaders
- 09Policy and ideas leaders
Founders
Engage with values-driven investors who believe in the power of free markets and entrepreneurship. Pitch your vision, secure funding, and connect with partners who share your commitment to advancing capitalism as a force for good.
Investors
Join a network of investors dedicated to supporting ventures that uphold the principles of free enterprise. Access new opportunities, find co-investors, and back startups that are driving a freer future.
Executives
Collaborate with fellow executives committed to using business as a tool for advancing a free and prosperous society. Share strategies, form partnerships, and champion capitalism as a means to create lasting, impactful change.
Competitions
Compete. Build. Tell your story.
The Summit isn't only a place to listen. It's a place to participate — pitch, compete, build, and contribute.
Demo Day·01 / 03
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2026 Sponsors
In partnership with.
Media Partners
Amplifying the movement.
Production Company
Producing the Summit.
Leading Companies
Leading Companies Joining the Principled Business Summit.
Why Attend
More than a conference. A place to build.
Meet the people moving capital.
Connect with investors, founders, executives, and business leaders building what comes next.
Go beyond the main stage.
Breakout tracks create space for deeper conversations, specialized industries, and meaningful relationships.
Participate, don't just listen.
Pitch, build, compete, and contribute through Demo Day, the Story Grant, and the Hackathon.
See where capitalism is going.
Move from the history that shaped modern capitalism, through the forces defining the present, to the ideas and technologies shaping its future.
Tickets
Choose your Summit experience.
General Pass
$199
Full access to the core summit experience.
- ·Full access to main-stage programming
- ·Entry to hands-on workshops
- ·Access to partner lounges & exhibitor areas
VIP Pass
$999
A curated, high-touch summit experience.
- ·VIP Dinners with Speakers & Key Guests
- ·Awards Dinner & VIP Reception
- ·Priority 1:1 Meetings
- ·Reserved Front-Row Seating & VIP Lounge
- ·Dedicated Concierge Support
- ·Premium Liberty Ventures Gift Package
Voices
Testimonials.
“The 2025 Principled Business Summit was truly the most enjoyable conference I've attended in years. A unique and welcome breath of fresh air — 10/10 will attend again next year.”
“The New York Principled Business Summit was an inspiring gathering of purpose-driven leaders. A movement of principled progress.”
“From the Summit, I established several new partnerships and connections with industry leaders. The networking opportunities significantly enhanced my professional relationships.”
Join Us
Get involved.
Connect with startups, VCs, accelerators and corporates from around the world.
Archive
Past Editions.
Alumni
Past Speakers.
Magatte Wade
Joe Lonsdale
Vivek Ramaswamy
John Mackey
Steve Forbes
Perth Tolle
Partners
Past Partners & Sponsors.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Arrival and venue
Practical questions and support
Schedule and participation
Dinners and social events
Networking and access
Cancellation policy
Cancellations by June 30, 2026 qualify for an 80% refund. Cancellations after June 30 and by August 31, 2026 qualify for a 50% refund. After that, no refund is available, but passes are transferable. Contact the Summit team at michelle@libertyventures.xyz to request a transfer or discuss your registration.