Benefit Dinner with Ron DeSantis

We are proud to invite you to an evening with The Heartland Institute and Keynote Speaker Gov. Ron DeSantis to celebrate 42 years of advancing free-market principles, limited government, and individual freedom our Benefit Dinner!
When
Thursday, September 3, 2026
5:00pm Cocktail Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner and Keynote
Where
The Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois
Keynote Speaker: Governor Ron DeSantis
We are honored to announce that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will deliver the keynote address at this year's Benefit Dinner. DeSantis is one of America's most-effective governors, reshaping a once "purple state" into a solid "red state" with his fearless embrace of free market principles and individual liberty. and liberty.
From rolling back government overreach and protecting parental rights to standing firm against the radical left's agenda, DeSantis has governed with the conviction that limited government and individual liberty are not just ideals — they are the foundation of a thriving society. And the record of Florida under his leadership is all the evidence one needs to see that those principles work!
Don't miss your chance to hear, in person, Gov. DeSantis' insights on the national fight for freedom, the growing threat of government overreach, and the road ahead for the conservative movement. One day, you might say "I saw him when ..."
Heartland's 42 Years of Advancing Liberty
Since 1984, The Heartland Institute has been at the forefront of the battle for free markets, limited government, and individual freedom. For over four decades, we have published cutting-edge research, challenged the climate alarmist agenda, and equipped policymakers, journalists, and citizens with the facts they need to defend liberty.
This anniversary dinner in Chicago on September 3 will be more than just celebration. With the lineup we will have, it will be a rallying cry. The challenges to freedom are greater than ever, and The Heartland Institute remains committed to leading the charge.
Your support through your presence that night will directly fuel our mission to deliver common-sense, free-market solutions to the most pressing policy debates of our time — to not just America, but the world.
Why You Should Attend
This is your opportunity to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the most committed defenders of liberty in the country. Network with like-minded leaders, hear bold ideas that challenge the status quo, and demonstrate that the free-market movement is strong, united, and ready for the battles ahead. Every ticket purchased and every table reserved sends a powerful message: the fight for freedom is not over — it is just getting started.