The event selected 300 dedicated high school and university students, out of a pool of 3,000 applicants, to attend the event. It also brought together a robust group of 30 speakers from 25 global organizations, including top lecturers on economics, politics, and philosophy. Attendees were invited to participate in a wide range of programming, from seminars and debates to team building exercises and workshops.
As an event created by and geared toward young people, the construction of the conference brought creative and innovative design. For a unique experience, the conference was held outside in a natural environment and featured music, night cinema events, and photo installations. By employing imaginative new modes of delivering educational programming, USF is transforming the way that young people engage with and contribute to the freedom movement.
This year, within the historical context of the ongoing-war, Ukrainian Students for Freedom has shown profound courage and resiliency, signaling to the world that they will continue mobilizing pro-liberty youth, even—and maybe especially—in the face of adversity.