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What is libertycon?
LibertyCon is the largest pro-liberty gathering in the world. The yearly conference organized by Students For Liberty brings together elite pro-liberty leaders from every inhabited content into one place to strategize, network, and share insights on their fights for liberty across the globe.
Who is LibertyCon for?
LibertyCon is the place for any individual who is passionate about Liberty. If you value individual liberty and limited government and want to play an active role in furthering classically liberal ideals, LibertyCon is for you.
Why should I attend LibertyCon?
By attending, you’ll have the incredible opportunity to connect with a global community of like-minded individuals, including students, influential figures, and passionate activists. In other words, you will learn directly from those who are leading the charge in the fight for a freer future. Expect to make new friendships, explore new projects, and embody a whole new vision of what liberty is all about.
WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT AT LIBERTYCON
Expand Your Horizons
Deepen your understanding of liberty-oriented concepts through dynamic keynotes, debates, and breakout sessions. Forge connections with peers who share your passion, as well as leading thinkers and scholars in the field.
Community Building
Engage in social events designed to foster lasting friendships and professional relationships within the liberty community..
Personal Development
Discover transformative opportunities within our network of thought leaders, academics, students, and partner organizations.
Exhibitors
Meet directly with major liberty think tanks, non-profits, and businesses in our exhibit hall. Connect and network with organizations on the front lines of the fight for liberty.
2025 speakers
Our international speakers are leading public figures across a range of backgrounds, including investors, policymakers, academics, economists, media titans, tech leaders, authors, and more.
Daryl Davis
Activist and Musician
Mark Pellegrino
Hollywood Actor and Entrepreneur
Mayor Glenn Jacobs (Kane)
WWE Wrestler and Mayor of Knox County
David Friedman
Economist, Legal Scholar
Emily Austin
American TV Personality
Katherine Mangu-Ward
Editor in Chief, Reason
Deirdre McCloskey
Professor Emerita in Economics at University of Illinois
Nic Nemeth (Dolph Ziggler)
Professional Wrestler from WWE and TNA
John Mackey
Co-Founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market
Brando Eaton
Hollywood Actor and Entrepreneur
Chris Freiman
Professor of Business and author
Dr. Antony Davies
Senior Fellow, Center for American Culture and Ideas
Dr. Tom G. Palmer
Executive Vice President for International Programs, Atlas Network
John Papola
Founder and CEO of Emergent Order Foundation
Stephen Kent
Author and Journalist
Bryan Caplan
Professor of Economics at George Mason University
Sean Themea
COO at Young Americans for Liberty
Daniel Di Martino
Economist and Founder of the Dissident Project
Michael Sertic
President of Advocates for Self-Government
Corey DeAngelis
School Choice Advocate
Peter Suderman
Features Editor for Reason Magazine
Brandi Kruse
Independent Journalist, Host of Undivided
Judy Shelton
Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute
Robert Winterton
Vice President of NetChoice
Lars Mapstead
Serial Entrepreneur, Libertarian Advocate
Robby Soave
Senior Editor, Reason
Jessi Bennett
Producer + Audio Engineer for Emergent Order Foundation
Ivy Karns
High Dollar Fundraiser
Marsha Familaro Enright
Writer, International Lecturer, Teacher, and Educational Entrepreneur
Jeremy Horpedahl
Writer, Profesor of Economics
Ryan Yonk
Director of Educational Programs at AIER
David Fite
Podcaster and entrepreneur
Ethan Yang
Adjunct Research Fellow at the AIER
Marcel Van Hattem
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies
Eric Brakey
Executive Director of the Free State Project
Billy Binion
Reporter for Reason Magazine
Mike ter Maat
Austrian-School Economist, Pro-Reform Police Officer
Adam Bartha
Director at the European Policy Information Center, SFL Alumni
Maxwell Marlow
Director of Research & Education at the Adam Smith Institute, SFL Alumni
Peymon Mottahedeh
Founder and President of Freedom Law School
Conor Fogarty
Manager of Educational Programs at the Cato Institute
Cortez Bartolome
Programs Coordinator for the Cato Institute's Student Programs
Marcos Batista
Double Major in Economics and Mathematics at Georgia State University
Jack Nicastro
Asistant Editor at Reason Magazine
Pericles A. Niarchos
Associate Director of Libertarianism.org
Juan Carlos Maldanado
Human Respect Project Manager at Students For Liberty
Aaron Steelman
Senior Fellow and Policy Advisor at Cato Institute
Maria Santos Bier
Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations at the Cato Institute
Sophia Coyne-Kosnak
Program Director for Initiatives at the Cato Institute
Charles Peralo
YouTuber and TikToker
Veronique de Rugy
George Gibbs Chair in Political Economy and Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center
Billy Riddle
Host of Appalachian Podcast
Ian Vasquez
Vice President for International Studies and Director, Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, Cato Institute
Chip Slate
President of Being Libertarian
Christian Britschgi
Associate Editor at Reason Magazine
Matt Kibbe
President of Free The People
Stay Tuned for More Speakers!
FREE SPEECH
Join the front line in the defense of free speech. Discuss the threats to free expression, the threats posed by government censorship, and the importance of defending the rights of all — including those we disagree with.
FREE MARKETS
Gain a comprehensive understanding of free-market capitalism as a system to lift people out of poverty and enrich the world. Explore its principles, benefits, and the adverse effects of government intervention in markets.
DEMOCRACY
Join the defense of a political system centered around the consent of the governed. Understand threats to democratic institutions, how to make democracy more representative, and how to fight back against authoritarianism.
FREE MOVEMENT
Discover the importance of freedom of movement in the context of personal liberty. Discuss actual solutions that address the root of today’s immigration crisis.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Fight back against the drug war and out-of-control policing. Understand the real cost of prohibition and the harm it causes to communities across the world.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Investigate innovative free-market solutions to address environmental concerns while preserving individual rights and economic freedom. Explore strategies that empower individuals and the private sector to tackle climate challenges.
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See what happened at libertycon 2024
The last LibertyCon International in 2024 welcomed over 900 participants from over 50 different countries. The event featured more than 40 speakers from politics, journalism, academia, and business, representing every ideological camp of the pro-liberty movement.