Featuring Ben Shapiro & Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson

with more speakers to be announced soon!

Celebrate 250 Years of Freedom!

This year’s National Conservative Student Conference will be the biggest in YAF history—and it begins with an historic moment.

The 48^th Annual NCSC will open with YAF x The Daily Wire’s Freedom at 250 Rally at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, headlined by none other than Ben Shapiro.

Join like-minded students from across the country for three days in our nation’s capital to celebrate America’s 250^th birthday and prepare to advance and defend freedom on your campus and beyond.

By Attending This Conference You Will….

• Participate in YAF’s biggest National Conservative Student Conference EVER
• Be part of YAF x The Daily Wire’s Historic “Freedom at 250” National Tour Celebrating America’s Birthday
• Meet lifelong friends who won’t cancel you over differing viewpoints
• Engage directly and connect with leading conservative heroes
• Discover ways to defend conservative ideas on your liberal campuses
• Get personalized advice on defending your legal rights on campus
• Connect with YAF staff about how to advance conservative idea on your campus • • Learn new tactics for debating your liberal peers on campus
• Be in the room for a generation-defining event

What’s Included:

• 3 days/3 nights in a downtown Washington, DC hotel—just steps from the National Mall • • All meals included from Thursday dinner through Saturday dinner
• A $2500 value at only $75 for you
• Travel Assistance available (more info in FAQs)
• Spots are limited! Don’t miss out on this opportunity, sign up today!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who? College students–this includes you if have just graduated high school, just graduated college, or are in graduate school of any kind! 

What? A three-day program where you will hear from conservative leaders, meet other conservative college students, and learn more conservative ideas that you will use for your whole college career. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at George Washington’s Mount Vernon for the Freedom at 250 Rally on Thursday and meet your favorite conservative leaders during Friday and Saturday speaker sessions. 

Where? The JW Marriott in Washington, DC–just steps away from our national monuments 

When? August 6-9, 2026 

How? Our new Student Portal, YAF Action, is live!

Create your account to get started, then register for the conference. Once you’re in, you can check your registration status, request a cancellation, and more!

Need support, email [email protected]. Find more instructions to register here.

👉 Register for the 48th Annual National Conservative Student Conference ft. the Freedom at 250 Rally at Mount Vernon here! 👈

A note on travel assistance:  

Travel assistance may be available on a case-by-case basis for students with demonstrated financial need. Please note that travel assistance is not guaranteed. Read the information below carefully: 

• Apply for travel assistance here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=tNySv5upbkOQ3CpH4upp9eb0v7JObDBJsQkQt_6ETL5UNEdBRjNXOUhRNFhNREFDNlFVNzNLUFAzTi4u&route=shorturl 

• You must apply for travel assistance before the deadline to be considered. No reimbursements will be issued without prior approval. 

• The travel assistance application closes on Friday, July 25 (late requests will not be accepted). 

• Students are strongly encouraged to book travel as early as possible. Flight prices increase quickly, and YAF will not provide additional assistance due to higher costs from delayed booking. 

• Flights must allow for full-time attendance at the conference to be eligible. 

• Travel assistance is typically processed as reimbursement after the conference. 

• Travel assistance does not cover seat assignments, baggage fees, ground transportation, parking, travel agent fees, or travel insurance. 

If you have questions, please email [email protected]. 

Students who register for NCSC and who belong to a recognized Young Americans for Freedom chapter are automatically entered into the Meet and Greet with Ben Shapiro contest. Terms and Conditions here.