OCON
The Experience
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enrich your summer with learning and inspiration that will last the whole year.
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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.”
The Westin Copley Place
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.
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