Conference Panels and Training
Saturday Conference and Training – Saturday, August 23rd
Spend the day engaging in thoughtful discussion and hands-on training with fellow liberty-minded activists, candidates, and experts. This full-day session will feature panels on Ohio politics, criminal justice reform, election reform, and redistricting, offering insight into the issues shaping our state. Learn how to effectively advocate for change and gain the tools needed to run a successful campaign. Candidate training sessions will be led by nationally recognized Libertarian trainers Cara Schulz and Michelle MacCutcheon. Whether you’re running for office or organizing in your community, this day will empower and equip you for real impact.
Hosted by the Libertarian Party of Ohio
Sonesta Downtown Columbus
33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
Main Classroom
10am – Welcome and Introductions
11:30am – Showing: “The Pink House”
1pm – Showing: “American Mayor”
2pm – 4pm, Special Showing: The Dark Money Game, Ohio Confidential – HBO Documentary
4pm – 5pm, Ohio Political Corruption Discussion
Breakout Room 1
11am – 3pm – Comprehensive Candidate Training
Getting on the Ballot
Campaign Basics
Fundraising
Advanced Training
Breakout Room 2
11am – 11:30am, Benefits of STAR Voting
Presented by Duncan Siror with Equal Vote
11:30am – 12:45pm, Election Reform Discussion
Justin Wells with Rank the Vote, Duncan Siror with the Equal Vote, Jen Miller, League of Women Voters and Libertarian Activist Chase Oliver
12:45pm – 1pm, Break
1pm – 1:45pm, Tax Reform Discussion
John Mara, Brian Massie with AxOhTax, Beth Blackmarr, Committee for Property Tax Reform
2pm – 2:45pm, Equal Rights Discussion
Lis Regula with Oho Equal Rights, Libertarian Activist Chase Oliver
3pm – 3:45pm, Criminal Justice Reform Discussion
Cynthia Brown, Committee Chairman for The OCTEQI, Michael Segrest, Americans for Prosperity, Libertarian Activist Chase Oliver
Attending the conference presentations and panels will be free to all active LPO members.
