Upcoming Events

Looking for thoughtful discussion of conservative ideas? For a community of students and scholars dedicated to free intellectual inquiry and the pursuit of truth?

Then check out an ISI event!

Here is what’s coming up: webinars, interviews, in-person educational conferences, and more.

ISI Collegiate Network 2020 Editors’ Conference

March 05-07, 2021
The Hilton, Alexandria, VA

An invitation-only conference for ISI Collegiate Network editors

The Scottish Enlightenment: The Three Thinkers

March 04-07, 2021
Providence, RI

An invitation-only event bringing ISI faculty together for fellowship and discussion.

Conservative Conversations with ISI: Yuval Levin

March 10, 2021
12 noon ET | Online

A conversation with the winner of the the 2021 Conservative Book of the Year award, Yuval Levin

Idols, Identity Politics, and Lies of Our Age

March 20, 2021
10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ET | Livestreamed from Patrick Henry College

A livestreamed conference exploring the totalitarian tendencies in modern identity politics

The Socialist Temptation: A Weekend Conference for College Students

March 26-28, 2021
Pittsburgh, PA

A weekend conference exploring why so many young people are embracing socialism—and what can be done about it

The Political Economy of Race and the Promise of Liberty

April 08-11, 2021
Providence, RI

A special weekend seminar for ISI alumni

Civic Connections: Literature, Politics, and Education in the American Tradition

April 15-18, 2021
Providence, RI

How do you give the rising generation a good civic education?

Socialism or Capitalism? A Debate

April 15, 2021
4 p.m. ET | Online

Should socialism get another look in this country? Economist Richard D. Wolff and bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks debate

America on Trial: A Weekend Conference for College Students

April 16-18, 2021
Houston, TX

APPLY BY MARCH 12: A weekend conference for college students exploring critiques of America—and how to respond

ISI Honors Conference—Part II

April 21-23, 2021
Indianapolis, IN

A private conference for ISI Honors Scholars on “American Conservatism and the Quest for Community”

Liberty and Liberal Education

April 22-25, 2021
Mecosta, MI

A special weekend seminar for graduate students

Rebuilding America: A Weekend Conference for College Students

April 23-25, 2021
Indianapolis, IN

APPLY BY MARCH 19: A weekend conference exploring a crucial but overlooked source of America’s polarization

Global Markets, Nationalism, and the Future of Economic Growth

June 03-06, 2021
Austin, TX

A special weekend seminar for ISI alumni

ISI’s Inaugural Homecoming Weekend

June 25-26, 2021
Wilmington, DE

Join ISI alumni, faculty, and supporters for a weekend of fellowship and a renewal of your ISI intellectual experience