OCON

July 1–5, 2025 | Boston

The Westin Copley Place

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The Experience

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enrich your summer with learning and inspiration that will last the whole year.

The Objectivist summer conference (OCON) is the premier gathering of Ayn Rand fans. This five-day conference, hosted annually since 2003 by the Ayn Rand Institute, is the perfect place to explore new ideas and connect with like-minded people.

At OCON, you’ll experience thoughtful and inspiring talks by top experts in Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism, take part in popular social events, attend moving artistic performances, and enjoy late-night conversations with new and old friends.

Learn more about what you can expect by browsing our OCON 2024 website.

The Enlightenment reached its peak toward the end of the 18th century and culminated in the founding of America. But ever since, both America and the Enlightenment ideals that gave rise to it have been under attack. The long-range goal of the Ayn Rand Institute, since its founding in 1985, has been to save Enlightenment values by advancing Objectivism in the culture. Join us in Boston this July to celebrate the nation of the Enlightenment and the 40th anniversary of the organization fighting to save the ideals of the Enlightenment.

I can say not as a patriotic bromide, but with full knowledge of the necessary metaphysical, epistemological, ethical, political and esthetic roots — that the United States of America is the greatest, the noblest and, in its original founding principles, the only moral country in the history of the world.”

Ayn Rand

The Westin Copley Place

10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

The Westin Copley Place is a stylish luxury hotel in the celebrated Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, just a short stroll from fine dining and shopping destinations. Boston Symphony Hall, Fenway Park, and other downtown attractions are within easy reach.

Group rates for OCON 2025 start at $259 plus taxes and fees.

Book your reservation online or call 617-262-9600 (mention code “R2L,” or “Ayn Rand” and the conference dates, July 1–5, 2025).

Group rates are available from June 30 to July 6, 2025. There are also limited rooms available at the group rate June 28, June 29, July 7, and July 8; contact events@aynrand.org if you are unable to extend your stay on your own.

Reservations must be canceled at least 72 hours prior to the date of arrival to avoid being charged one night’s room and tax. The room block closes on Monday, June 9, 2025.

Sponsor Students

Thanks to our generous donors, we can offer qualified applicants discounts on registration and reimbursement for travel costs. Attending OCON is a unique opportunity for students to surround themselves with a community of like-minded individuals.

Add sponsorship during checkout.

Registration

Through January 16, 2025, get 30% off OCON week passes.

Cancel by May 15, 2025, to receive a full refund.

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