Prague | March 4–6, 2022
An unforgettable experience where young minds discover how Ayn Rand’s ideas can help you upgrade your thinking, improve your life, and change the world.
AynRandCon is an annual three-day conference where the best young minds come together to explore Ayn Rand’s ideas.
Whether you’ve just finished The Fountainhead or Atlas Shrugged or spent years studying Rand’s work, AynRandCon is the best place to deepen your understanding of the challenging and inspiring ideas embodied by Rand’s heroes—ideas like the supremacy of reason, the virtue of selfishness, the meaning of freedom, and the morality of capitalism.
AynRandCon opens a world of opportunity to delve deep into the thought of one of history’s most important thinkers under the guidance of some of the world’s leading experts on Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism. And it’s your chance to learn how to use that philosophy to improve your thinking, your life, and your world. It’s a conference you don’t want to miss.
3
Days
6
Speakers
10
Sessions
200+
Attendees
Get empowered.
Advance your journey toward mastering philosophic ideas to improve your thinking, your life,
and your world.
Get inspired.
Meet peers and mentors who share your passion for Ayn Rand’s heroes and who leverage Rand’s ideas to achieve success and happiness.
Get connected.
Join and contribute to a burgeoning community of curious and creative individuals who share a passion for reason, achievement, and freedom.
What you’ll learn
Explore Ayn Rand’s philosophy
We’ll address questions like:
What is Objectivism?
Does God exist?
Do we have free will?
Why does Rand call selfishness a virtue?
What’s the moral case for capitalism?
How to use Ayn Rand’s philosophy to improve your life
We’ll address questions like:
What is happiness?
How can I achieve self-esteem?
What does it mean to be an individual?
How can I create a career that I love?
Using Ayn Rand’s philosophy
to understand the world
We’ll address questions like:
How can Objectivism help us make sense of current events and fight for freedom?
What’s the difference between Objectivism, conservatism, and libertarianism?
Is government necessary?
Using Ayn Rand’s philosophy
to understand the world
We’ll address questions like:
How can Objectivism help us make sense of current events and fight for freedom?
What’s the difference between Objectivism, conservatism, and libertarianism?
Is government necessary?
In addition to attending talks by top experts in Objectivism, you’ll take part in breakout sessions, workshops, and special events that will help you form lasting connections, build your network, and cultivate lifelong mentors.
Speakers
Dr. Onkar Ghate
Chief Philosophy Officer, Ayn Rand Institute
Onkar has spent two decades leading ARI’s efforts to educate students in Ayn Rand’s philosophy.
Dr. Yaron Brook
Host, The Yaron Brook Show
Yaron is a prominent author and speaker who uses Ayn Rand’s philosophy to illuminate crucial cultural and political issues.
Tal Tsfany
CEO, Ayn Rand Institute
In addition to overseeing all of ARI’s activities, Tal is a former entrepreneur who helps people use Ayn Rand’s philosophy to achieve success and happiness.
Dr. Keith Lockitch
Senior Fellow, Ayn Rand Institute
Keith trains students in how to communicate philosophic ideas and uses his background as a physicist to apply Ayn Rand’s ideas to crucial issues in science and technology.
Dr. Ben Bayer
Instructor, Ayn Rand Institute
Ben is a philosopher who teaches students enrolled in ARI’s educational programs and uses Ayn Rand’s philosophy to illuminate contemporary cultural and political controversies.
Prague Congress Center
5. května 1640/65, 140 21 Praha 4-Nusle
Situated in the center of Prague, PCC features beautiful and functional premises, stunning views of the city panorama, an original collection of artworks, cutting-edge event management technology, and nearby hotel accommodations.
SPONSOR STUDENTS
$500
Your generous sponsorship finances the receipt of a travel scholarship to AynRandCon for promising students of Ayn Rand’s philosophy.
Registration
In-Person
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$ 50 - Student
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$ 500 - Adult
Virtual
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$ 50 - Student
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$ 250 - Adult
FAQ
There will be COVID-19 precautions in place. We will post exactly what those are closer to the time of the conference.
We designed the content to appeal to young, serious students who’ve read some of Ayn Rand’s fiction and are interested in learning more about her ideas, but people at all levels of familiarity with Ayn Rand are welcome to attend and enjoy the conference.
Yes! In addition to taking questions during their sessions, AynRandCon speakers are happy to make themselves available for discussion whenever there is a break in the conference programming. We encourage you to interact with speakers during breaks, receptions, and meals.
To ensure scholarship funds are put to their full use, we require attendees receiving a scholarship to attend the full conference.
The registration fee will be refunded for cancellations made by MMM DD. Please contact us at [email protected] if you are no longer able to attend the conference.
The main way to interact with attendees before the conference is to join the AynRandCon-Europe Facebook group. There, you can meet other attendees and chat about plans for the conference.
We are happy to help you find a roommate. Email [email protected] or post a message on the AynRandCon – Europe Facebook group to connect with other attendees concerning rooms and travel.
Some sessions will be available on ARI’s YouTube channel after the conference.
The conference includes a Friday night reception with light fare, as well as Saturday and Sunday lunches. The reception and party include one free drink, after which there is a cash bar. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have further questions about meals.
The conference will be photographed and filmed and has a “smart“ or ”smart casual” dress code, which means casual but presentable and neat. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected]
No private audio or video recording is allowed. ARI may record conference events and make them available later through our YouTube Channel and other outlets. However, you are encouraged to take photos and tweet (#AynRandCon)! We only ask that you refrain from using flash photography during talks so as not to disturb the speakers and other attendees.
