Established 2022

LION FORUM

The Best and Brightest in Tech and Policy

June 16th & 17th • Hyannis Port, MA

SECTOR: HYANNIS LAT: 41.635° N

SPEAKERS: 17

The Next American Century

The American Dream is a promise that if you work hard, your children will achieve a better, richer, happier life. Now, that promise is at risk. We rank 49th in health outcomes. Our children's math and reading scores are at a 30-year low. AI will upend the future of work.

At the Lion Forum, the nation's innovators, CEOs and Members of Congress gather at the historic Kennedy Compound for two days of discussion and debate. The purpose of the Lion Forum is to chart a path for America's top founders and most influential public officials to work together in transforming health, education and jobs for families across the country.

Join us.

The Forum

By the Numbers

25

Speakers

Leaders in Tech & Policy

Fortune 500 CEOs, Members of Congress, and the most consequential founders and investors from across the nation gather to shape the future of American life. Each delegate is selected for their track record of leadership and commitment to the future of the American Dream.

2

Days

June 16-17, 2026

Two intensive days of keynotes, debates, working sessions, and networking at the historic Kennedy Compound. From opening remarks to the closing dinner, every moment is designed to foster meaningful dialogue, public-private partnership, and action.

1

Mission

The American Dream

Our singular focus: ensuring every American family has access to the American Dream. We believe that when innovators and policymakers work together, America can lead the way in delivering exceptional healthcare, personalized education, and the jobs of tomorrow.

The Forum Schedule

Tuesday, June 16th

11:00 Welcome and Forum Begins

Opening Keynotes

18:00 Dinner

Kennedy Compound

Wednesday, June 17th

09:00 Debates and Discussions

Forum Continues

12:00 Lion Forum Caucus

Lunch

16:00 Hyannis Excursion

Hyannis Harbor

18:00 Closing Dinner

Kennedy Compound

Featured Speakers

Congressman Gabe Amo

U.S. Representative

Rhode Island 1st District

Elizabeth Kelly

Head of Beneficial Deployments

Anthropic

James Hairston

Global Head of Innovation Policy

OpenAI

Aneesh Chopra

Former US CTO; Chair

Arcadia Institute

Tess deBlanc-Knowles

Senior Director

Atlantic Council

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Emily Aaronson

Chief Medical Officer

Walmart

David L. Reich, M.D.

Chief Clinical Officer

Mount Sinai Health System

Bradley Tusk

Founder & CEO

Tusk Ventures

Kyla Scanlon

Economic Commentator & NYT Bestselling Author

Andrew Sorota

Head of Research

Office of Eric Schmidt

Prof. Conor Walsh

Founder

Harvard Move Lab

Ross Harper

Founder

Limbic

David Shor

Co-Founder

Blue Rose Research

Joanna Drake

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Magnify Ventures

Dr. Frank Luntz

Senior Fellow, USMA West Point; Pollster & Communication Strategist

Governor Jay Inslee

Governor

Washington

Secretary Miguel Cardona

12th Secretary of Education

Our Attendees

June 16–17, 2026 — HyannisPort, Massachusetts

Lion Forum 2026

Lion Forum Delegate Pass

Your Pass Includes

✓ Access to all programming and exclusive events

✓ Membership in Lion Forum private groups

✓ Priority access to future Lion Forum convenings

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Our Partners

Our Story

Founded in 2022 by Christopher Kennedy McKelvy and Judd Olanoff, with support from K. Ventures and the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation, the Lion Forum began as a small convening focused on how technology could improve outcomes for Americans in need.

It has since grown into a national forum uniting leaders in policy and industry to shape the future of healthcare, education, and work for all American families.