Event Details
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT
The Independent National Convention, September 23–25, 2026, is the premier national gathering for people building the independent movement in America. Produced by United Independents during America’s 250th anniversary year, INC26 brings together candidates, organizers, creators, reformers, and leaders working beyond the traditional two-party system. The three-day program features live conversations, interviews, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and direct access to the people driving the movement forward.
EVENT DETAILS:
What: Independent National Convention (INC)
When: September 23–25, 2026
Wed, 9/23: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Opening Reception)
Thu, 9/24: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm (General Session) - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm (VIP Dinner) - 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm (VIP After Party)
Fri, 9/25: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (General Session) - 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm (Formal Dinner, Gala & Closing Session)
2026|CURRENT SPEAKER LINEUP |
JOHN OPDYCKE - CEO of Open Primaries | GREG ORMAN - Entrepreneur, Author & Former Independent Candidate |
LARRY SHARPE - Political Advocate and NY Governor Candidate | JACOB BORNSTEIN - President | Mediators Foundation |
AMANDA GRIFFITHS - Vice Chair of the National Libertarian Party | JAKE HARRIMAN - Veteran, Founder | The Brickyard |
ZEN HONEYCUTT - Founder | Moms Across America & Yesmaam.org | ADAM BRANDON - Author, Senior Advisor | The Independent Center |
NICK TROIANO - Executive Director of Unite America | HEATHER HERRYGERS - Founder & CEO | Independent Vo!ce |
STEVEN EUGENE KUHN - Entrepreneur, Educator & Founder of Take America Back | DPAK - Musician, Speaker |
CLAYTON CUTERI - Entrepreneur, Author & Host | Traveling to Consciousness Podcast | JAYMIN PATEL - Author, Speaker, Coach |
MARIANNE WILLIAMSON - Best-Selling Author & Political Activist | RYAN RABAH - Co-Founder & Executive Director | Our House PAC |
LINDSEY DRATH - CEO of Forward Party | CHRISTOPHER LIFE - Founder & CEO, United Independents | Founder & Executive Producer, INC |
JENNIFER ESTEBAN - President & Co-Founder, United Independents | Executive Director, INC |