FIRE Student Network Summer Conference
Join the nation’s premier First Amendment organization for our most educational and interactive student event yet! Spend a weekend with students from across the political spectrum who value the First Amendment and are excited to engage in big conversations.
The FIRE Student Network Summer Conference brings more than 100 college students from across the country to Philadelphia to learn, network, and strategize about free expression.
At the conference, you’ll explore the intersection of culture, law, and policy, and leave with an action plan to create real change on your campus.
What are the details?
The FSN Summer Conference will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from July 19–21, 2024. The conference will kick off on Friday evening and will end on Sunday afternoon.
We welcome students who attend U.S. colleges and universities, including graduate students and incoming first-year students, to apply.
Applications are due Friday, June 28, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
What’s included?
Meals will be provided for all attendees. FIRE will also reimburse attendees for up to $500 of travel and lodging costs. Students must attend the entirety of the conference to be eligible for a travel reimbursement.
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The FIRE Student Network Summer Conference brings more than 100 college students from across the country to Philadelphia to learn, network, and strategize about free expression. At the conference, you’ll explore the intersection of culture, law, and policy, and leave with an action plan to create real change on your campus.
What students are saying
“I had a really incredible time and was really grateful for the opportunity to learn from so many smart and passionate people, and can't wait to bring what I learned back to Iowa's campus!”
"I found [the conference] to be very educational. I thought the FIRE staff was accommodating, kind, and willing to talk to me about issues on my campus…I cannot wait for the next FIRE conference!"
“It was great to see … people getting along, talking and laughing together, asking each other questions, agreeing on middle ground even for those emotionally polarizing issues, and ultimately listening to and learning from each others’ perspectives. The students at the conference, and everyone at FIRE, seem like a model for the kind of humble, nuanced, open-mindedness that I think is incredibly necessary in politics — and everywhere.”
“I would highly recommend FIRE events such as this to anyone who wishes to advance an understanding of first amendment law and free speech culture.”
Ready to speak out on campus? This is your chance to learn how to ignite your rights.