AynRandCon is an annual conference where the best young minds come together to explore Ayn Rand’s ideas.
Ready for an intellectual adventure? AynRandCon-USA 2024 is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of Objectivism, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, engage in profound philosophical discussions, and participate in an intimate gathering that fosters growth and a shared passion for Objectivism, including:
- A chance to explore life-changing ideas in an atmosphere of growth and camaraderie
- Unparalleled access to approachable, enthusiastic lecturers for meaningful conversations about the concrete applications of Objectivism
- Opportunities to easily connect with others who share fundamental values and apply Objectivist ideas every day in their lives
Designed for students of Objectivism ready to take the next step on their journey, AynRandCon-USA will give you a chance to:
Meet Ayn Rand University faculty, including prominent Objectivist intellectuals such as Ben Bayer and Gregory Salmieri
AynRandCon-USA 2024 is presented by the Ayn Rand Institute in cooperation with the McCombs School of Business Salem Center for Policy.
Meet the Experts
Dr. Ben Bayer
Fellow and Director of Content,
Ayn Rand Institute
Dr. Bayer is a fellow and director of content at the Ayn Rand Institute. He teaches at Ayn Rand University and gives talks and interviews for ARI. He writes and edits for ARI’s online publication, New Ideal. Dr. Bayer holds a PhD in philosophy and his writing focuses primarily on the application of philosophy to contemporary cultural and political controversies.
Dr. Gena Gorlin
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin; Licensed Psychologist and Founder Coach
Dr. Gorlin is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, a practicing licensed psychologist, and a coach for entrepreneurs and other ambitious innovators. She has published numerous academic and popular articles on her research examining the moral psychology of self-creation, and she writes a popular Substack newsletter titled Building the Builders.
Dr. Jason Rheins
Instructor and Fellow,
Ayn Rand Institute
Dr. Rheins is a scholar of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy. He has taught or held professorships at the University of Pennsylvania, Swarthmore College, UNC Chapel Hill, St. John’s University, and Loyola University Chicago. He has published articles and book chapters on the history of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and metaphysics. He is currently writing a monograph on Plato’s theology.
Dr. Gregory Salmieri
Senior Scholar of Philosophy,
Salem Center
Dr. Salmieri is a senior scholar of philosophy in the Salem Center at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds the Brigham Fellowship for the Study of Objectivism and is director of the Center’s Program for Objectivity in Thought, Action, and Enterprise. Dr. Salmieri is the co-editor of A Companion to Ayn Rand (2016), Foundations of a Free Society (2019), and Aristotle and Ayn Rand (forthcoming).
Dr. Tara Smith
Professor of Philosophy,
University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Smith is a professor of philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. She has published books on individual rights, the foundations of value, Ayn Rand’s theory of egoistic virtues, and the requirements of objectivity in judicial review. Her current research focuses on psychological aspects of egoism.
Tal Tsfany
President and CEO,
Ayn Rand Institute
Mr. Tsfany is president and CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute. Previously, he was an entrepreneur, investor, and executive in the software world in Israel and the United States. He is a co-founder of the Ayn Rand Center Israel and has published a young adult book titled Sophie.
Venue
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Registration
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FAQ
Our system currently accepts only one registration at a time for tickets. Head to the registration section and choose your ticket type. Proceed through your registration; once you finish registration for the first individual, you’ll have the opportunity to add another.
The registration fee will be refunded for cancellations made by March 4, 2024. Please contact us at events@aynrand.org 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-USA Facebook group. There, you can meet other attendees and chat about plans for the conference.
Post a message on the AynRandCon-USA Facebook group to connect with other attendees concerning rooms and travel.
The conference includes a Friday night reception with light fare, as well as Saturday and Sunday lunches. Please contact us at events@aynrand.org if you have further questions about meals.
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 post on X (#AynRandCon)! We only ask that you refrain from using flash photography during talks so as not to disturb the speakers and other attendees.
We do not have plans to livestream AynRandCon-USA 2024.
Send us an email at events@aynrand.org and we’ll be happy to help.
