Registration is now open for the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement’s eighth annual #SpeechMatters conference, “Preserving the Pillars of Free Expression,” taking place virtually on April 8, 2026.

Register online here

The event will convene national leaders from higher education, journalism, law and the arts to examine emerging challenges to free expression — and the role universities play in protecting open inquiry.

UC President James B. Milliken will help frame the conversation alongside Michelle Deutchman, executive director of the Center, underscoring the university’s commitment to free expression as a cornerstone of its teaching, research and public service mission.

Through timely panel discussions, speakers will explore issues including press freedom, artistic expression and the growing pressures facing higher education institutions. The conference continues UC’s leadership in advancing thoughtful, informed dialogue across perspectives.

Register now to join the conversation and engage with leaders shaping the future of free expression: Sign up here! You can also check out the full agenda.

Tags: #SpeechMatters, Michelle Deutchman, President Milliken

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