Announcing Stefano Forte as one of the keynote speakers at the FNC 2026

FNC 2026 is privileged to feature Stefano L. Forte as one of our esteemed speakers.Forte serves as the 77th president of the New York Young Republican Club, the largest and oldest Young Republican organization in the United States. His leadership reflects a sustained focus on political activism, conservative organizing, and youth engagement, particularly within major urban environments such as New York City.

Founded over a hundred years ago, the New York Young Republican Club has played a sustained and influential role in the evolution of conservative politics in the United States. The organization is particularly known for its annual black-tie gala, traditionally held at prominent venues such as Cipriani Wall Street, an event that has continued uninterrupted through periods of global conflict, including both World Wars, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the decades, the club has welcomed a wide range of prominent political and intellectual figures, among them President Donald J. Trump, Congressman Matt Gaetz, British political leader Nigel Farage, and Dr. Ernst Roets, Executive Director of LexLibertas. Under the leadership of President Forte, the club has maintained its focus on cultivating emerging leaders while expanding its engagement with conservative movements beyond the United States.

Forte’s political work extends beyond organisational leadership. He ran a competitive campaign for the New York State Senate and currently directs the 1776 Project PAC, one of the largest fundraising political action committees in the United States. In this role, he has been involved in national political strategy, donor mobilisation, and the coordination of conservative campaigns across multiple states.

His role in public discourse is reflected in extensive media engagement. Forte has appeared on Fox News and Newsmax and has taken part in podcasts such as The Pioneer Initiative and The Matt Gaetz Show. His commentary has been featured by outlets including The Daily Caller, Real America’s Voice, and The National Herald. He has also made several radio appearances, including on National Public Radio, reaching an estimated 30 million weekly listeners.

At the Future of Nations Conference, Forte will engage the defining challenges of political participation, youth leadership, and conservative strategy in modern democracies, drawing on experience gained in one of the most complex political environments in the Western world. His contribution is grounded in active international engagement, with the New York Young Republican Club sending a delegation of more than 20 members to South Africa for political, cultural, humanitarian, and business discussions. Forte will offer clear perspectives on American futurism, national identity, and political reform drawn from real-world political action rather than theory.

Forte’s leadership and advocacy continue to influence the next generation of political thinkers and civic leaders. His participation adds a strong international perspective and practical political insight to the Future of Nations Conference programme.

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