ARC Forum Begins Tomorrow with Remarks from Speaker Johnson, Secretary Wright, Peter Thiel, Baroness Stroud, and Jordan Peterson

Global delegates and leaders gather to discuss founding principles of Western civilization
and evidence-based solutions for human flourishing.

LONDON, Feb. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship's (ARC) second global Forum begins on Monday, February 17, and runs through Wednesday, February 19 at London ExCel. Presenters at this year's conference include leading governmental, cultural, academic, and business figures, such as U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, ARC Founder Baroness Philippa Stroud, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, psychologist Jordan Peterson, former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, former Australian Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson, journalists Bari Weiss and Michael Shellenberger, venture capitalist Peter Thiel, investor Sir Paul Marshall, sociologist Arthur Brooks, and historian Niall Ferguson. A limited number of livestream links will be made available to the press by request.

This year's Forum will center on five key themes:

• Our Philosophical and Cultural Stories – Exploring foundational principles like human dignity, freedom, and truth as the basis for a better vision of society.
• Responsible Citizenship, the Social Fabric, and the Family – Examining how family, community, and national identity contribute to a strong and stable society.
• Free Enterprise and Good Governance – Discussing how business, markets, and governance foster innovation, creativity, and material prosperity.
• Energy, Economics, and the Environment – Balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility while ensuring accessible and affordable energy.
• Identity in a Digital Age – Addressing the impact of technology, AI, and digital identities on human identity and free expression.

Baroness Philippa Stroud, co-founder and CEO of ARC, emphasized the significance of this year's gathering. "Leaders are navigating significant political change and confronting immense social and economic challenges. This conference marks a major milestone in our efforts to address these challenges with evidence-based solutions that facilitate human flourishing," she said.

"The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship is gathering at a critical time," added Speaker Mike Johnson. "As the foundational principles that have defined the West and generated unprecedented liberty and prosperity have been under challenge, we must commit ourselves again to their defense."

About ARC: The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship is a global network of leaders dedicated to generating practical solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. Learn more at arcforum.com.

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