The Cornerstone Forum is a one-day conference and exhibition discussing geopolitics, economics and the current events shaping everyday citizens futures in Canada. The intent is to offer solutions that will assist in “navigating today’s world”. Join us March 28th, 2026 for thought-provoking keynotes, engaging discussions, and exclusive networking opportunities with podcast guests and industry leaders.

Cornerstone Forum 2026 Event Outline

Location: The Westin Calgary Airport, Calgary, Alberta 

Dates: Friday, March 27 – Sunday, March 29, 2026

Venue Details: The Westin Calgary Airport: Conference center and hotel conveniently located in the same building.

Transportation: Complimentary 24/7 shuttle service to and from Calgary International Airport.

Hotel Booking: Book your group rate for Cornerstone Forum March 2026

Friday, March 27, 2026

Cornerstone Social

Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: The Westin Calgary Airport

Details: Kick off the weekend with a relaxed evening to mingle with keynote speakers and podcast guests. Cash bar. 

Cost: Free to attend **MAKE SURE YOU ADD A TICKET FOR THIS TO YOUR BASKET IF YOU ARE ATTENDING**

 

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Cornerstone Forum 2026 – Main Event Venue: The Westin Calgary Airport

Doors Open: 8:00 AM

Show Starts: 9:00 AM

Details: The Cornerstone Forum returns with a full day of inspiring talks, panels, and networking. Stay tuned for the detailed schedule and session announcements!

Tickets: You spoke, we listened! This year, we’re offering flexible ticket options to suit your needs:

- No food
- Lunch only
- Lunch & supper
**Complimentary coffee and water

Sunday, March 29, 2026 Optional Events

Potential Private Events with Tom Loungo and Matt Ehret
Details: If interested in details- please email shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.com with subject line "Cornerstone Sunday"
More details to come from Tom and Matt. 

 

Confirmed Speakers

- Danielle Smith (Premier of Alberta) 
- Martin Armstrong (CEO of Armstrong Economics)
- Tom Luongo (Gold, Goats n' Guns)
- Alex Krainer (Krainer Analytics)
- Vince Lanci (Echobay Partners)
- Matt Ehret (Untold History of Canada Book Series)
- Sam Cooper (Canadian Investigative Journalist)
- Chad Prather (Pick Up Pundit, Chad Prather Show)
- Karen Kwiatkowski (Ret'd U.S. Air Force)
- Larry C. Johnson (Former CIA Analyst)
- Neil Oliver (The Neil Oliver Show)
- Tom Bodrovics (Competent Man Podcast)
- 222 Minutes (The Mashup)
- Marc Cohodes (Renowned Short Seller)

 

 

Exhibitors

Are you interested in showcasing your business at the Cornerstone Forum? The Cornerstone Expo is the perfect platform to connect with attendees and get your ideas in front of a new audience. 

Fee includes two exhibitor wristbands accessing the forum only, no meals included.

Seated theater style inside the venue, not at the round tables.

Tickets for table seats that include meals can be purchased separately at a discounted rate please reach out to Shannon for more details.

$350.00 Businesses – businesses with one retail location, such as professional services (ex:real estate, accounting, chiropractor, contractor), wholesale products, resellers, multi-level marketers.

$700.00 Corporations – businesses, institutions or service providers with more than one retail location, operating under a trade name. 

$250.00 Not-for-profit organizations – registered as a not-for-profit. Provide products or services that improve or benefit the community. 

For more information regarding the Expo please contact:
Shannon McNally
sh.mcnally@gmail.com
403-383-4508

Speaker Bios:

Tom Luongo (Gold, Goats n' Guns)
Tom Luongo is a financial analyst, geopolitical strategist, and the creator of Gold, Goats n' Guns, a platform offering analysis on global macroeconomics, financial markets, and political trends. He is known for his insightful takes on central banking, gold, and the shifting dynamics of global power, particularly focusing on the relationship between economics and geopolitics. Luongo’s work attracts readers looking for alternative perspectives on current global events.
Website: www.tomluongo.me
X: @TFL1728
Substack: tomluongo.substack.com 



Alex Krainer (Krainer Analytics)
Alex Krainer is a financial analyst and the founder of Krainer Analytics, where he offers market insights, risk management strategies, and research. His work focuses on exposing market manipulation and understanding the larger economic and political forces that drive financial markets. Krainer is particularly focused on commodities, central banking systems, and macroeconomic analysis, with a goal of helping investors make informed decisions.
Website: www.kraineranalytics.com
X: @NakedHedgie
Substack: alexkrainer.substack.com



Martin Armstrong (Armstrong Economics)
Martin Armstrong is the CEO of Armstrong Economics. An American economic forecaster and former investment manager best known for his Economic Confidence Model, a cyclical forecasting system that has predicted major market turns since the 1980s, including the 1987 crash and the 2008 financial crisis. Through ArmstrongEconomics.com and the proprietary Socrates platform, he has warned of sovereign debt crises, the coming collapse of the euro, escalating war cycles, and the need to abandon fiat currencies for hard assets. 
Website: www.armstrongeconomics.com
X: @ArmstrongEcon



Matt Ehret (Untold History of Canada Book Series)
Matt Ehret is a historian, author, and political analyst known for his Untold History of Canada book series. His work explores Canada’s overlooked historical narratives and their influence on the country’s place in global geopolitics. Ehret’s analysis often challenges mainstream historical perspectives, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Canadian history and its hidden role in shaping international relations.
Website: www.canadianpatriot.org
X: @ehret_matthew



Vince Lanci (Echobay Partners)
Vince Lanci is a prominent commodities trader, analyst, and commentator specializing in precious metals markets, particularly gold and silver. With decades of experience in finance, he focuses on macroeconomic trends, central bank policies, inflation signals, and the shifting dynamics between Western exchanges like COMEX and Eastern demand centers (e.g., China). He advocates for "sound money" principles and often warns of systemic risks in fiat currencies and banking. Lanci is known for his sharp, data-driven insights shared via newsletters, podcasts, and articles.
X: @Sorenthek
Substack: goldfix.substack.com
Website:vblgoldfix.com



Sam Cooper (The Bureau)
Sam Cooper is a Canadian investigative journalist and bestselling author best known for exposing Chinese Communist Party influence operations, fentanyl trafficking, and money laundering in North America. A University of Toronto graduate with a journalism degree from Langara College, he rose from local Vancouver papers to senior correspondent at Global News, where his 2019 casino laundering series triggered the Cullen Commission. His 2021 book Wilful Blindness detailed elite capture and transnational crime, drawing on RCMP, CSIS, and DEA sources. He founded The Bureau on Substack, now a leading independent outlet on corruption and national security.
X: @scoopercooper
Substack: The Bureau



Chad Prather (Pick Up Pundit)
Chad Prather is an American comedian, musician, entrepreneur, and podcast host known for his fast-talking, observational rants, often delivered from the front seat of his truck, where CNN dubbed him the "Pick-up Pundit" for his unapologetic, entertaining style that champions finding joy in everyday life. He hosts The Chad Prather Show, blending humor with commentary on current events, politics, and cultural issues.
X: @WatchChad
Website: www.watchchad.com



Karen Kwiatkowski (Ret'd U.S. Air Force)
Karen Kwiatkowski is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, whistleblower, libertarian activist, and author. With over 20 years of military service, including roles at the Pentagon and NSA, she gained prominence in 2003 for exposing neoconservative manipulation of intelligence to justify the Iraq War. A vocal critic of U.S. interventionism, she has written extensively on military strategy and foreign policy, contributing to outlets like LewRockwell.com and appearing in documentaries like Why We Fight.
X: @karen4the6th
Website: Lewrockwell.com



Larry C. Johnson (Former CIA Analyst)
Larry C. Johnson is a former CIA analyst and counterterrorism expert with over a decade of experience in U.S. intelligence and national security. He served as an analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency from 1985 to 1989, earning Exceptional Performance Awards, before joining the U.S. State Department's Office of Counterterrorism as Deputy Director until 1993. Since founding BERG Associates in 1998, he has been CEO and managing partner, specializing in terrorism risk management, money laundering investigations, and security consulting. A frequent commentator on intelligence and foreign policy, Johnson is co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) and a recognized voice on global security issues.
Substack: https://sonar21.com/

 

Tom Bodrovics (Competent Man Podcast)

Tom Bodrovics is a podcaster and content creator focused on personal development, finance, and precious metals investing. He hosts the Competent Man Podcast, where he interviews experts on topics like gold and silver markets, monetary policy, and self-improvement strategies. His content emphasizes learning from high performers to build competence in various life areas.
X: @competentmanpod
Substack: competentmanpod.substack.com 



222 Minutes (The Mashup)
222 Minutes is the online pseudonym and podcast handle of Steve, a Canadian citizen journalist, podcaster, and political commentator known for his satirical, no-holds-barred takes on current events, Canadian politics, and global absurdities. He co-hosts the weekly news show The Mashup, a segment on the Shaun Newman Podcast, where he breaks down headlines with humor, skepticism toward government overreach, and a focus on underreported stories like policy failures, cultural shifts, and economic follies. The name "222 Minutes" is a playful nod to This Hour Has 22 Minutes, the long-running Canadian satirical news program, but extended to reflect his broader commentary style—quick, punchy, and unfiltered.
X: @222Minutes