OCON 2026 - New Orleans

New Orleans

June 26-30, 2026 • Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

June 26-30, 2026

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

The Experience

Ideas. Inspiration. Independence.

OCON is your chance to immerse yourself in Ayn Rand’s life-changing philosophy, engage with the best minds in Objectivism, and connect with a passionate community committed to reason, individualism, and capitalism. OCON brings together thinkers, builders, and lifelong learners for five days of challenging ideas, inspiring art, and unforgettable connections.

Hear from leading voices in Objectivism. Debate, question, and explore. Celebrate reason and achievement in a community that shares your passion for living life to the fullest.

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and Declaration of Independence. America’s Founding Fathers established what would become—in Ayn Rand’s words—“The first society in history . . . led, dominated and created by the Producers,” those who use their minds to create the values on which human life depends. Unshackled from the purveyors of faith and force, they created a land of unparalleled prosperity.

Join us in New Orleans, the city where Ayn Rand delivered her final public lecture, for a celebration and examination of America, the producers who built it, and why its future depends, as Rand put it in that lecture, on such producers acquiring “philosophical self-defense and self-esteem.”

Learn more about what you can expect by browsing our OCON 2025 website.

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

500 Canal Street, New Orleans

Located on the iconic Canal Street, Sheraton New Orleans places you at the heart of the city’s vibrant culture and history. Explore the charming French Quarter, just steps away, or hop on a streetcar to discover even more.

Group rates for OCON 2026 start at $199 plus taxes and fees.

Group rates are available from June 22 to June 30, 2026. The room block closes on Monday, June 4, 2026.

Reservations must be canceled at least 72 hours prior to the date of arrival to avoid being charged one night’s room and tax.

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.

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