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The Galt’s Gulch Summit will deepen young people’s understanding of Ayn Rand's ideas, and equip them with the philosophical tools necessary to think critically, act independently, set meaningful personal goals, find win-win relationships, and defend their rational self-interest. The summit will be held at the Nashville Marriott on Vanderbilt Campus – and kicks off the afternoon of Thursday, July 27th, and ends the afternoon of Saturday, July 29th.
** Student/Young Adult complimentary room block is now FULL. Limited Student/Young Adult Tickets are still available, but attendees will be responsible for their own lodging throughout the duration of the conference. Travel scholarships for transportation are still available, applications are due by July 1st. **
5:30 - 7:30 PM: Event Registration & Welcome Reception
Hors D'oeuvres & Cocktails
Raffle & Speed Networking Activities
7:30 - 9:00 AM: BREAKFAST & Event Registration
8:00 - 8:40 AM: The Nobility of Business: Purpose & Principles – James Lapeyre
Exploring the pivotal role of business in advancing human progress & examining how Objectivist principles help foster business growth and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships
9:00 - 10:00 AM: Who Needs Philosophy? - Stephen Hicks Ph.D.
The meaning, influence, and importance of philosophy for one’s life and the life of a nation
10:15 - 11:15 AM: The Virtue of Selfishness and the Selfishness of Virtue - Rob Tracinski
Ayn Rand’s case for a morality of rational self-interest
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM: Campus Controversies: Mock Debates interactive session with Atlas Society Scholars & students
- America Prospered Due to Slavery & Remains Systemically Racist: Jennifer Grossman & Stephen Hicks Ph.D.
- Capitalism Is Unjust Because Results Are Unequal: Richard Salsman Ph.D. & David Kelley Ph.D.
- Real Socialism Hasn’t Been Tried: Isidora Kolar & Rob Tracinski
12:45 - 2:00 PM: LUNCH
2:00 - 2:45 PM: Israel: How Ayn Rand Can Clarify & Help - Michael Kauffman
A Practical review of the situation in Israel with Randian applications
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Values and Virtues as Spiritual Currencies - Martin Hooss
4:00 - 5:30 PM: BREAK
5:30 - 8:30 PM: DINNER & Evening Program
Cocktail reception with drinks and mingling
Guests will hear from CEO, Jennifer Grossman and Producer, Patrick Reasonover
Debut screening of our original Atlas Shrugged book trailer video project
Special Keynote Speaker: James O'Keefe
Afterparty Karaoke
8:00 - 9:00 AM: BREAKFAST
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Capitalism: The Premier Habitat For Humanity - Richard Salsman Ph.D.
Discussing why capitalism is the only social system fit for the flourishing of rational human beings
10:15 - 11:15 AM - Objectivism Abroad panel with Isidora Kolar, Martin Hooss, Irakli Iagorashvili, & moderated by Antonella Marty
How is Objectivism perceived abroad and the best practices for engaging new audiences with Rand’s literature and philosophy
11:30 - 12:30 PM - Get Real: Objectivity & Objectivism - David Kelley Ph.D. & Stephen Hicks Ph.D.
The necessity of objectivity in thinking and valuing and why it’s the essence of Rand’s Objectivism
12:30 - 1:00 PM - Closing Remarks - Atlas Society CEO, Jennifer Grossman
2:00 - 5:00 PM - Donors-Only Sessions at Bold Patriot Brewing Company
If you’re looking for a weekend getaway with other people your age who are interested in ideas – then Galt’s Gulch Summit is for you! Spots are limited to 50 young adult attendees (ages 18 – 27 ) – so don’t wait, you can secure your spot for a nominal fee: young adult tickets are just $50!
La compra de entradas incluye:
Acceso a todas las conferencias y debates
Complimentary lodging [SOLD OUT]
La mayoría de las comidas del fin de semana
Dinner program with keynote speaker James O'Keefe
Access to a selfie booth from Digibooths and DigiGroup Entertainment - your go-to when it comes to photo booth or DJ services!
*Space is limited. Tickets must be purchased by July 15th, 2023.
*Scholarships Available Upon Request* Students and young adults may apply for travel stipends to offset the cost of their transportation. Applications must be received no later than July 1st, 2023. Learn more and apply for a travel stipend HERE.
Questions? Contact Student Program Manager, Abbie Berringer via email: abbie@atlassociety.org
This event is also open to our donor community (age 28+). Seating is limited – so be sure to register for your spot today!
Donor/Adult admission $1,750 includes:
Acceso a todas las conferencias y debates
La mayoría de las comidas del fin de semana
Dinner program with keynote speaker James O'Keefe
Special donors-only event with The Atlas Society scholars & leadership
We hope you will consider joining us at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University in Nashville this summer to meet and learn from our scholars, alongside other donors and members of our student community.
¿Sigue indeciso? ¿Busca inspiración? LEA: Por qué debe apoyar este acto
¿Tiene alguna pregunta? Póngase en contacto con Directora de Desarrollo, Ana Freund en ana@atlassociety.org
Pedimos a nuestros donantes que nos ayuden a financiar este acto inaugural. Por favor, considere apoyar este evento con un patrocinio o una contribución de cualquier tamaño para ayudarnos a organizar esta conferencia inaugural. Necesitamos SU ayuda para dar este importante paso en la ampliación de nuestra programación educativa para los jóvenes.
Las donaciones para apoyar este evento compensarán los costes de asistencia de los estudiantes: subvenciones para viajes, hoteles y comidas durante todo el fin de semana, así como los costes de los materiales educativos como nuestras guías de bolsillo y novelas gráficas que cada asistente podrá llevarse a casa y compartir con los demás.
Cada patrocinio contribuirá directamente al éxito de esta conferencia. Hay dos maneras de apoyar este evento:
Puede asistir al acto adquiriendo un patrocinio individual
Puedes hacer un donativo deducible de impuestos al 100% que se destinará directamente a hacer posible y asequible este evento para que los jóvenes puedan asistir.
Cuando compre su patrocinio haciendo clic en el botón de abajo, indique "Sí, tengo previsto asistir" o "No, no tengo previsto asistir; por favor, done la totalidad de mi apoyo" en las indicaciones de la página de entradas.
We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors who make it possible for us to provide lodging, low-cost tickets, and travel stipends for students and young adults to join us at this year's Galt's Gulch Summit!
