Libertarian Scholars Conference 2026
The Mises Institute will host a one-day Libertarian Scholars Conference on March 19, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama.
The Libertarian Scholars Conference has a long tradition as the preeminent interdisciplinary meeting of scholars advancing libertarian thought. The first Libertarian Scholars Conferences, organized by the Center for Libertarian studies in New York City in the 1970s, featured papers by prominent libertarian scholars, including Murray Rothbard, Leonard Liggio, Ralph Raico, Leland Yeager, Douglas Rasmussen, and Walter Grinder.
As these meetings branched out to other regions, scholars laid the intellectual groundwork for modern libertarianism. The LSC served as a forum for inter-disciplinary exchange, aimed at developing a unified discipline of liberty. Murray Rothbard envisioned a “discipline of liberty,” much like what was developed in the British classical and French liberal political economy era.
As the libertarian movement grew, so did the need for continued scholarly work. Insights from the social sciences and humanities are crucial to understand the nature and implications of liberty and what it takes for human civilization to flourish.
In response to this enduring need, the Mises Institute, taking up the mantle from the Center for Libertarian Studies, relaunched the LSC. These conferences not only honor the legacy of its founders but also welcome new generations of thinkers and leaders to contribute to libertarian scholarship. Join us in shaping the future of libertarian thought!
Schedule and Fees:
The conference begins on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the Mises Institute. Details on registration coming soon.
Email Felicia Jones with questions, felicia@mises.org.
Submissions:
Details on paper submissions coming soon.
Transportation:
Most attendees fly into the Atlanta airport, which is an hour and 45 minutes north of Auburn. Atlanta is in the eastern time zone and Auburn is an hour behind in the central time zone.
Shuttle between Atlanta airport and Auburn
Shuttle between Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery, or Columbus, GA airports and Auburn
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