Upcoming Conferences
The Scottish Enlightenment: The Three Thinkers
An invitation-only event bringing ISI faculty together for fellowship and discussion.
ISI Collegiate Network 2020 Editors’ Conference
An invitation-only conference for ISI Collegiate Network editors
What Is the Future for Conservatism? A Debate
A major debate featuring Charles Cooke, Ross Douthat, William Kristol, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Daniel McCarthy
Idols, Identity Politics, and Lies of Our Age
A livestreamed conference exploring the totalitarian tendencies in modern identity politics
The Socialist Temptation: A Weekend Conference for College Students
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
A special weekend seminar for ISI alumni
Civic Connections: Literature, Politics, and Education in the American Tradition
How do you give the rising generation a good civic education?
Socialism or Capitalism? A Debate
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
APPLY BY MARCH 12: A weekend conference for college students exploring critiques of America—and how to respond
ISI Honors Conference—Part II
A private conference for ISI Honors Scholars on “American Conservatism and the Quest for Community”
Liberty and Liberal Education
A special weekend seminar for graduate students
Rebuilding America: A Weekend Conference for College Students
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
A special weekend seminar for ISI alumni
ISI’s Inaugural Homecoming Weekend
Join ISI alumni, faculty, and supporters for a weekend of fellowship and a renewal of your ISI intellectual experience
Honors Program
Ready to go to the next level? Become an ISI Honors Scholar.
Our Honors Program begins with an intensive weeklong summer conference featuring outstanding students from across the country as well as top conservative professors. During the next academic year you will work with your ISI faculty mentor and attend invitation-only weekend seminars.