Liberty Fund to Host Mont Pelerin Society Congress in Indianapolis in 2026

Liberty Fund announced it will host The Mont Pelerin Society's 2026 Biennial Congress and General Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 11–15, 2026. The event coincides with the United States' 250th anniversary of its founding and will bring an international society of scholars to the U.S.

The meeting's theme, "1776: Liberty in Conversation," will explore the enduring relevance of the principles from the American Declaration of Independence and Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" to contemporary challenges. The five-day program is expected to convene approximately 500 speakers and scholars from around the world.

Discussions will cover topics such as economic freedom, state power, nationalism, and the international order. Forward-looking sessions will also address issues including artificial intelligence, surveillance, and the future of liberty. The Mont Pelerin Society, founded in 1947, is an international forum for scholars committed to individual liberty, the rule of law, and the market order.

Liberty Fund, established in 1960, shares these principles and aims to encourage research and discussion on the values of a free society. The society's founder, Pierre F. Goodrich, was himself a member of the Mont Pelerin Society. The meeting sessions are closed to the public and press, but Liberty Fund is available for media inquiries and interviews.