Solutions Summit 2026 — On Demand
A full day of ideas, conversations, and solutions — now available anytime.
Couldn’t make it to Solutions Summit this year? Or want to revisit the conversations that stood out most?
This year’s Summit brought together leaders from across Louisiana and the country to focus on practical solutions — not just headlines.
Now, every message from our mainstage is available for you to view, on your own time – again and again.
Inside the Summit recordings:
➡️ Keynote conversations with national and state leaders
➡️ Data-driven insights on Louisiana’s biggest challenges
➡️ Practical ideas that move beyond theory
Solutions Summit 2026 Main Stage Welcome
Kick off Solutions Summit 2026 with opening remarks from Pelican Institute leadership and special guests as they set the stage for a day focused on opportunity, innovation, and practical solutions for Louisiana’s future.
MONEY MATTERS – A 2026 LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW:
Louisiana legislative leaders discuss the challenges, opportunities, and policy priorities that will shape the upcoming legislative session and the future of the state.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:
PELICAN PULSE POLL:
What do Louisianans think about the issues facing our state? Pelican Institute leaders and political experts break down the latest polling data and discuss what it reveals about public opinion heading into the 2026 legislative session.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
https://pelicanpolicy.org/press-release/pulsefeb2026/
View the Poll Questions here:
Pelican LA Q1 2026 Pulse Poll Script
View the Poll Results Data here:
Pelican Q1 2026 Pulse Summarized Results
LUNCH WELCOME:
Following the morning breakout sessions, Pelican Institute CEO Daniel Erspamer welcomes attendees back to the main stage and reflects on the day’s themes of opportunity, innovation, and practical solutions for Louisiana’s future.
PELITALKS:
Patrick Hedger: A Fork in the Digital Road
Explore how artificial intelligence, free expression, and emerging technology are shaping America’s competitive future. Patrick Hedger discusses the opportunities and challenges facing policymakers in an increasingly digital world.
Pastor Joshua Robertson: School Choice to Fulfill American Promise
Pastor Joshua Robertson shares a powerful perspective on educational opportunity, parental empowerment, and the role school choice can play in helping every child reach their full potential.
Jason Janz: Reigniting the American Dream
Jason Janz shares lessons from helping individuals overcome barriers to success and explores how communities can create pathways to opportunity, work, and upward mobility.
Jennifer Butler: Practical Federalism in the 21st Century
Jennifer Butler examines the relationship between state and federal government, highlighting how states can lead on policy solutions while preserving local decision-making and accountability.
FEATURED KEYNOTE:
Bestselling author, historian, and National Humanities Medal recipient Walter Isaacson joins the Pelican Institute for a thought-provoking conversation inspired by his latest book, The Greatest Sentence Ever Written. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Isaacson explores the enduring ideas behind the Declaration of Independence and the principles that continue to shape our nation. Recorded live at Solutions Summit 2026.