Presidential Speaker Series

2026 Presidential Speaker Series

made possible by the Mary Tucker Jasper Endowment Fund

Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Indiana Roof Ballroom

Made possible through the Mary Tucker Jasper Endowment Fund, the Presidedntial Speaker Series proceeds help the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site share innovative civic education and outreach programs with more than 30,000 children and adults each year. Taking place shortly after Veteran’s Day, we will carry on our tradition of also honoring men and women in the United States military, who – like President Harrison, himself a veteran – sacrificed so much in their service to our countrym with special tributes throughout the evening.

The Presidential Speaker Series is out premier annual fundraising and thought leadership event, welcoming 500+ distinguished civic, corporate, and philanthropic leaders for dinner and moderated dialogue with a nationally recognized speaker. Past speakers include:

• Kate Andersen Brower, New York Times bestselling author
• Michael Smerconish, CNN and Sirius XM host and Author
• Pete Souza, former White House photographer
• Paula Kerger, President of PBS