Saturday, May 16, 2026

The Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom Champion of Freedom Dinner & Celebration is a prestigious event that brings together current and former heads of state, national and international senior government officials, business trailblazers, celebrities, and other influential leaders. This occasion celebrates the enduring principles of liberty while honoring those who have made significant contributions to advancing economic and individual freedom. This year, we are particularly honored to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, a defining moment in the history of democracy and liberty.

Location: Trump National Doral Miami
4400 NW 87th Ave, Miami, FL 33178
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A Look Back:
2025 Champion of Freedom Dinner & Celebration

We hosted our second annual Champion of Freedom Dinner & Celebration on May 9, 2025, at the Trump National Doral in Miami. The event honored five awardees who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication in the pursuit of economic and individual freedom. The sold-out event brought more than 250 philanthropists and community leaders together for a spectacular evening celebrating our shared values, vision, and commitment to liberty.

A Look Back: 2025 Champion of Freedom Dinner & Celebration

We hosted our second annual Champion of Freedom Dinner & Celebration on May 9, 2025, at the Trump National Doral in Miami. The event honored five awardees who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication in the pursuit of economic and individual freedom. The sold-out event brought more than 250 philanthropists and community leaders together for a spectacular evening celebrating our shared values, vision, and commitment to liberty.

The Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom

Established by the Legislature and Governor of Florida in 2020, the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom harnesses the power of rigorous research, excellence in education and mentorship, and effective public outreach to offer a better understanding of the free enterprise system and its impact on individual freedom and human prosperity around the world, with a special emphasis on the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean. Through its activities and programs, the Center hopes to inspire and enlighten policy discussions, analysis, and decision-making.

2025 Champion of Freedom Dinner & Celebration Table Hosts

  • Guiribitey Family

Lanco Medical Group
Core Construction
Xtellus Capital Partners
Guiribitey Family Foundation
Kaseya US

Florida International University is a vibrant, student-centered public research university, ideally located in Miami, that is worlds ahead in its commitment to learning, research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity so that our graduates are prepared to succeed in a global market.

Contact Us

Interested in collaborating and being a part of our Center? Email us at freedom@fiu.edu today for more information.

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Donations will support the general operating needs of the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom.

Florida International University is a vibrant, student-centered public research university, ideally located in Miami, that is worlds ahead in its commitment to learning, research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity so that our graduates are prepared to succeed in a global market.

Contact Us

Interested in collaborating and being a part of our Center? Email us at freedom@fiu.edu today for more information.

Donate

Donations will support the general operating needs of the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom.

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Florida International University is a vibrant, student-centered public research university, ideally located in Miami, that is worlds ahead in its commitment to learning, research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity so that our graduates are prepared to succeed in a global market.

Donate

Donations will support the general operating needs of the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom.