Daniel Robinson, fellow at Oxford University, examines methods for successfully educating citizens, and how educational institutions can shape character in ways that render one of value to others.

Terrance Olson, professor at Brigham Young University, Richard Williams, Director of the Wheatley Institution, and Matthew Holland, President of Utah Valley University discuss education for civic virtue and civic life in a democracy.

Kevin J. Worthen, President of Brigham Young University, opens the 2014 conference titled Civic Virtue, Civic Life.

Douglas Johnston, president and founder of the International Center for Religion Diplomacy, advocates faith-based diplomacy, seeking to understand religious actors to help resolve religious differences in hostile settings.

Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith Youth Core, examines what it means to be an interfaith leader, focusing on the difficulties and benefits of diversity.

Daniel Kurtzer, former diplomat, discusses the successes and failures of the Middle East Peace Process, analyzing their implications for both the region and for the U.S.

Christina Gschwandtner, professor at the University of Scranton, presents the 2013 Truman G. Madsen Lecture on Eternal Man, discussing thinking through faith, suggesting that faith is best understood as fidelity or faithfulness.

John W. Welch, professor at Brigham Young University, presents the 2014 Truman G. Madsen Lecture on Eternal Man, speaking on the parable of the Good Samaritan and its application to friendship and to eternal progression.

Helen Alvaré, professor at George Mason University, discusses the benefits of roles in marriage and family, rebutting trending thought against gender roles.

Amos Jordan, former president CSIS, emphasizes two urgent problems the U.S. is facing, the nation's fiscal mess and the status of its K-12 education, and their relevance in keeping up with other states.