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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

The Acton Institute was founded over 30 years ago with the mission to educate society on the interdependence of faith and economics—objective morality and free markets—since both are necessary for human flourishing. Additionally, our work is centered on planting the seeds of Lord Acton’s vision of a “society that is beyond the state” and cultivating “the individual souls that are above it.” We work to accomplish this through the highest quality programs and conferences.

However, once a year, at the Annual Dinner, the Acton Institute celebrates everyone that has contributed to the success of our mission: donors, supporters, and staff members.

Since 1992, we have hosted a wide range of keynote speakers, from Clarence Thomas, associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, to Mary Kissel, former senior adviser to former U.S secretary of state Mike Pompeo.

Click to view our keynote speakers’ addresses

Mary Kissel at Acton Institute’s 2022 Annual Dinner

Mary Kissel

May 19, 2023

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Acton Institute 27th Anniversary Dinner: Secretary Betsy DeVos

Betsy DeVos

October 18, 2017

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Jimmy Lai presented with 2020 Faith and Freedom Award

Kris Mauren, Rev. Robert Sirico

November 18, 2020

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Acton Institute 30th Anniversary Virtual Dinners

Rev. Robert Sirico

November 18, 2020

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Andrew Klavan on speaking truth into modern culture

Andrew Klavan

October 15, 2019

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Rev. Timothy Keller on identity, business and the Christian Gospel

Rev. Timothy Keller

October 17, 2018

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Highlights From Justice Antonin Scalia’s 1997 Acton Dinner Keynote

Antonin Scalia

Oct 31, 2016

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Acton Institute 26th Anniversary Dinner

Rev. Paul Scalia

October 27, 2016

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Russell Kirk Introduces William F. Buckley, Jr. – Acton Institute 1st Annual Dinner

Russell Kirk

May 12, 1992

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Daniel Hannan at the Acton Institute 24th Anniversary Dinner

Daniel Hannan

October 9, 2014

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P.J. O’Rourke at the Acton Institute 23rd Anniversary Dinner

P.J. O’Rourke

October 24, 2013

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Richard M. DeVos Accepts the 2010 Faith And Freedom Award

Richard M. DeVos

October 21, 2010

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Charles W. Colson at the Acton Institute’s 3rd Anniversary Dinner

Charles W. Colson

June 7, 1993

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Eric Metaxas at the 2012 Acton Institute Annual Dinner

Eric Metaxas

October 24, 2012

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May 19, 2023 - Mary Kissel at Acton Institute’s 2022 Annual DinnerOctober 18, 2017 - Acton Institute 27th Anniversary Dinner: Secretary Betsy DeVosNovember 18, 2020 - Jimmy Lai presented with 2020 Acton Institute Faith and Freedom AwardNovember 18, 2020 - Acton Institute 30th Anniversary Virtual DinnerOctober 15, 2019 - Andrew Klavan on speaking truth into modern cultureOctober 17, 2018 - Rev. Timothy Keller on identity, business and the Christian GospelOct 31, 2016 - Highlights From Justice Antonin Scalia’s 1997 Acton Dinner KeynoteOctober 27, 2016 - Acton Institute 26th Anniversary Dinner with Rev. Paul ScaliaMay 12, 1992 - Russell Kirk Introduces William F. Buckley, Jr. at Acton Institute’s 1st Annual DinnerOctober 9, 2014 - Daniel Hannan at the Acton Institute 24th Anniversary DinnerOctober 24, 2013 - P.J. O’Rourke at the Acton Institute 23rd Anniversary DinnerOctober 21, 2010 - Richard M. DeVos Accepts the 2010 Faith And Freedom AwardJune 7, 1993 - Charles W. Colson at the Acton Institute’s 3rd Anniversary DinnerOctober 24, 2012 - Eric Metaxas at the 2012 Acton Institute Annual Dinner
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You are probably considering a peer-to-peer campaign to support the Acton Institute because you have seen the impact of our programs, whether directly or indirectly. We believe that your personal connection to the cause is your best fundraising tool. Take some time to think about your reasons for supporting the Acton Institute and use your personal story (or stories from attending an Acton event, volunteering for Acton, donating to Acton, advocating for Acton, etc.) for fundraising through emails, social media, phone calls, and conversations.

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  • Set an attainable fundraising goal (e.g., $100­–$1,000 or higher!). A fundraising goal encourages your friends, family, and acquaintances to give the most they feel comfortable giving.
  • Personalize your peer-to-peer page. Let the world know why you are fundraising for the Acton Institute and why the cause is so important to you. Potential donors are much more likely to help you reach your goal if they understand the powerful reasons behind your decision to support the Acton Institute and our programs.
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