The Pelican Institute for Public Policy Presents:
Solutions Summit 2025
Baton Rouge April 1
Save the Date for Pelican Institute Solutions Summit 2025: April 1
Mark Your Calendars!
Meet with policy experts and elected officials from across the country and state together to discuss the most critical policy issues facing Louisiana. Our previous Summits have been huge successes, so we know you won’t want to miss what we have in store for you this year.
What to Expect
At this year’s Summit, you’ll engage with policy and legislative leaders from Louisiana and across the country to learn about actionable and proven solutions to fix the biggest problems facing Louisiana.
The Pelican Institute will offer inspiration and practical knowledge on key policy issues, including K-12 education, tax and budget, legal and regulatory, technology and innovation, criminal justice, and more. Each session, led by a moderator and a selection of local and national experts, will be set up “interview-style” and will allow for participants to engage in a robust dialogue on these critical issues.
Last Year's Conference Agenda
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Welcome & Policy Main Stage Event
Free Enterprise in Action: A Conversation with Governor Doug Ducey
Daniel Erspamer
Speaker Phillip Devillier
Governor Doug Ducey
Policy Main Stage Event
One Door to Work and Opportunity
Dr. Erin Bendily, moderator
Mason Bishop
Secretary Susie Schowen
Commissioner Clarence Carter
Break
Smart on Crime: A Conservative Vision of Data-Driven Public
Safety Policy
Scott Peyton, Moderator
Brett Tolman
Diana Rademacher
Micah Derry
Protect the Right to Earn a Living
James Baehr, Moderator
Heather Curry
Dr. Justin Callais
Senator Thomas Pressly
AI: Welcome to the Future
Hope Schumaker, Moderator
Taylor Barkley
Adam Theirer
Ed Longe
Jake Morabito
Lunch Plenary
One Louisiana: Governor Jeff Landry’s Policy Vision
Daniel Erspamer
Speaker Pro Tempore Mike Johnson
Governor Jeff Landry
A School That Fits for Every Child
Secretary Nancy Landry
John Kay
Representative Julie Emerson
Dr. Erin Bendily
Networking Break
Connectivity Concerns: Internet Policies at the State and Federal Level
Bartlett Cleland, Moderator
Patrick Hedger
Lauren Chauvin
Government Union Reforms to Empower Workers
Nathalie Simon, Moderator
Vinnie Vernuccio
Rep. Raymond Crews
Mark Janus
Break
Keep it Simple: Constitutional Reform in Louisiana
Sarah Harbison, Moderator
Melinda Deslatte
Senator Franklin Foil
Neil Abramson
A Fiscal Blueprint for a Brighter Louisiana Future
Jamie Tairov, Moderator
Dr. Vance Ginn
Margaret Mire
Secretary Richard Nelson
Pelican’s Sweet Sixteen Party
The Molly Ringwalds
Special Birthday Toast Featuring:
Representative Beth Billings
Join Us for Networking
You won’t want to miss this event! Engaging speakers and the agenda will be announced in the coming months. We’ll see you there!
Interested in Sponsoring?
If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s Solutions Summit, please contact Rachel Caluda at rachel@pelicaninstitute.org.
Learn More About Us
To learn more about the Pelican Institute for Public Policy, visit www.pelicanpolicy.org.