Events & Media

Questions? Email events@persuasion.community

Upcoming Events:

Recurring: Fridays at 12pm EST

INTELLECTUAL BOOTCAMP

Next session: July 10, Mark Fisher, Capitalist Realism

NOTE: THERE IS ***NO*** BOOTCAMP ON JULY 3

Location: Zoom. For paying subscribers.

The Bootcamp is an opportunity to discuss “contemporary classics” and big-picture thinkers in a fun and collaborative yet rigorous atmosphere. Click here to read our reasons for starting Intellectual Bootcamp.

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July 15, 2026 6pm ET

IN-PERSON

Yascha Mounk sits down with Francis Fukuyama to discuss how liberalism should respond to postliberal critiques. Find out more and get tickets here.

This event is in partnership with Johns Hopkins SAIS and the Foreign Policy Institute, and is made possible with the generous support of the John Templeton Foundation.

Location: Washington, D.C.

July 16 and 17, 2026

IN-PERSON: LibCon 2026

Once again, the Persuasion team will be at the Liberalism for the 21st Century Conference, which is organized annually by the Institute for the Study of Modern Authoritarianism. We hope to see you there!

Location: Washington, D.C.

September 6, 2026, 5pm BST

IN-PERSON: An Evening With Francis Fukuyama. NEW VENUE DUE TO INCREASED DEMAND!!

Yascha Mounk interviews Francis Fukuyama about his life and thought.

Location: The Abbey Centre, London. This event has been moved to a new venue due to increased demand. Tickets are available here. Paying subscribers of Persuasion and American Purpose can access a code for a free ticket here.