Preliminary Speaker Announcements for Symposium on Young American Men

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lafayette Company is pleased to share the first round of speaker announcements for the inaugural Symposium on Young American Men.

This first-of-its kind gathering will convene a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers, mental health professionals, policy leaders, faith organizations, fraternities, higher education professionals, social scientists, responsible technology advocates, and more to discuss the pressing challenges facing young men in America. 

As a reminder, event details are below:

• WHEN: Monday, November 3, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (start and end times subject to change)
• WHERE: National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C.

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Confirmed speakers include:

• Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.)
• Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.)
• Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight, Knights of Columbus
• Dr. Steve McGuire, Fellow, American Council of Trustees and Alumni
• Wynn Smiley, Chairman of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and CEO of Alpha Tau Omega
• Dr. Dawn Wiese, COO of FRMT, Ltd. and former Vice President at Washington & Lee University
• John Cusey, Executive Director, Institute for Families and Technology
• Alex Tarascio, Principal and Pollster, Cygnal
• Akash Chougule, President, Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP)
• Mike Mayer, CEO, Theta Chi
• Saul Malek, prominent educator on modern gambling
• Larry Wiese, CEO, Kappa Alpha Order
• Col. Lance Van Zandt, U.S. Army (ret.)
• Dan Kain, Founder, Brotherhood DMV
• Cole Lyle, Director of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, American Legion

Additional marquee speakers, partners, and sponsors will be announced in the coming days. Check the Symposium's website for up-to-date information.

In addition to expert panels, the Symposium will feature the release of a nationwide survey of more than 1,000 males aged 16 to 28, conducted by top-rated pollster Cygnal. The study will examine the behaviors, preferences, and needs of young men in America.

A few important notes: 

• This is a media event, and organizers anticipate all camera positions and press seats will be taken. Due to high demand, we strongly recommend registering your organization immediately. A request for credentials does not guarantee they will be granted. Notice of credentialing will be sent prior to the event.
   
• No one will be admitted without proper credentialing. Event security will check registration twice upon arrival, so please bring proper identification.
   
• Need help requesting credentials or want more information? Email Morgan Martinez, Executive Vice President at The Lafayette Company, at [email protected].

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SOURCE The Lafayette Company