SUMMARY OF EVENTS
Day 1: Oct 2
4:00 PM
Vendor Table Setup (Registered Vendors will receive instructions for display requirements)
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Evening Welcome Reception
Keynote: The Future of Medicine
Summary: Medicine is undergoing a profound transformation toward more personalized, prevention-focused, and patient-centered care. Dr. Ryan Cole will explore emerging models such as Direct Primary Care, Lifestyle Medicine, and Whole Person Health, while discussing advances in mRNA technology, emerging clinical applications, and the scientific and ethical questions surrounding its expanding role in medicine.
Presenter: Dr. Ryan Cole
5:15 PM
Priority Check-In for RSVP Gold Sponsor Guests Only
7:30AM - 8:15AM
Registration and Check-in
Day 2: Oct 3
9:15AM - 10:00AM
Breakout Session #1
Health Medical Freedom - A Winning Issue in the 2026 Elections
Summary: Medical freedom continues to shape legislative debates across the nation as states advance laws protecting informed consent, parental rights, healthcare choice, and professional conscience. Join Leslie Manookian for an inside look at the growing health freedom movement, the legislative successes emerging in states such as Idaho, Florida, and here in Montana, and why these issues remain at the forefront of policy conversations across America.
Presenter: Leslie Manookian
Abortion and the Environment
Summary: PFAS Forever Chemicals are being discovered in Montana's waterways and fish populations worrying public officials on potential health impacts to humans and wildlife. Forever chemicals are not just being found in nature however; mifepristone and other abortion pill's are regularly being discharged into our public water systems. Learn about the lack of testing, treatment and overall lack of awareness regarding this issue and why everyone should care for clean water, free of forever chemicals.
Presenter: TBA
11:15AM-11:45AM
Networking Break #2
8:00AM - 9:15AM
Keynote Breakfast: A Culture of Life vs A Culture of Death (Derek Oestreicher) with Announcement on Family Legal Alliance Guardians (Derek Oestreicher)
10:00AM-10:30AM
Networking Break #1
10:30AM-11:15AM
Breakout Session #2
The War on Motherhood
Summary- Dr. Skopp addresses the continuing war on motherhood where infertility has become more and more common due to the use of contraception and why our culture must advocate for mothers and motherhood in our society.
Presenter: Dr. Ingrid Skopp
Regenerative Farming, Food Safety, and Wellness Summary: The health of our food is closely connected to the health of our bodies. Dr. Ryan Cole will explore how regenerative agriculture, food quality, and modern farming practices influence human health, while offering practical guidance on sourcing nutritious foods and supporting farming practices that promote long-term wellness.
Presenter: Dr. Ryan Cole
11:45AM-1:15PM
Panel Luncheon - "Saving our Future"
Summary - Recent changes in patient safety protocols for the abortion pill as well as research on insurance claims for women prescribed the abortion pill has shown that serious adverse events are at least 22 times as high as the summary figure reported on the drug label. This in depth discussion will highlight real world experiences of women harmed by the abortion pill.
Panelists: TBA
1:15PM-2:00PM
Breakout Session #3
Ethics in Medicine
Summary: What does ethical medicine look like in today's healthcare environment? Join Dr. Ryan Cole and Leslie Manookian for a panel discussion on informed consent, shared decision-making, parental rights, professional integrity, and the importance of open scientific dialogue. Together, they will explore how healthcare professionals can uphold ethical principles, navigate institutional pressures, and strengthen trust between patients and providers.
Presenter: Leslie Manookian and Dr. Ryan Cole
Assisted Suicide in Montana: Fighting to Protect All Human Life
Summary: Assisted Suicide through Euthanasia is wreaking havoc on our Canadian neighbors just to the North. 1 out of every 20 deaths in Canada is through their State endorsed Euthanasia program. While Montana may not be quite there yet, the advancing threat is real. Learn about the existing loophole in Montana Law that currently facilitates unregulated physician assisted suicide and ongoing efforts to close this loophole and protect our Montana neighbors and loved ones from being preyed upon.
Presenter: Jessica Rodgers with Patients Rights Action Fund, Sen. Carl Glimm
2:00PM - 2:30PM
Networking Break #3
2:30PM - 3:15PM
Breakout Session #4
Legislative Engagement Training
Summary: The 2027 Montana Legislative Session is just around the corner. Learn how you can take your passion for advancing a culture of Life in Montana to the halls of the Capitol and effectively advocate for policies to become law that make a real difference in the lives of our Montana neighbors and friends and family.
Presenter: Patrick Webb
What is Informed Consent and Why is it Important?
Summary: As a long time advocate of science-based holistic healthcare for women, Deborah has seen the need for full disclosure regarding the risks, complications, and causal links ot abortion, including breast cancer. Without that, women can not truly provide "informed" consent. Hear Deborah explain what true informed consent includes and what women have a right to know.
Presenter: Deborah Tilden
3:15PM-3:30:
3:15PM-3:30: Networking Break
3:30PM-4:00PM:
Closing Comments/Survey