Events
The Independent Institute hosts numerous events to encourage discussion and understanding of key issues in current affairs, public policy and political economy. Most are held at Independent’s conference center in Oakland, California. At each event, distinguished and well-known scholars, policy experts and others speak at length about important issues and answer questions from the audience.
Recent Events
![]() Monday, February 24, 2025 Virtual Event
Jonathan Bean and contributors from the updated edition of Race & Liberty in America: The Essential Reader gather for a rigorous and thought-provoking conversation on immigration, systemic racism, and meritocracy.
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![]() Launch of a Curricular Alternative Thursday, November 7, 2024 Commonwealth Club, San Francisco, CA
Join us as Independent Institute wades into the controversy over Californias mandate to teach Ethnic Studies to all high school students. Senior Fellow Williamson M. Evers has designed Independents forthcoming Comparative Cultures Ethnic Studies Curriculum, which he will publicly launch at the renowned Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
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![]() Robert Nozicks Classic, Anarchy, State, and Utopia at 50 Thursday, October 24, 2024 Independent Institute Conference Center, Oakland, CA
Join us for a reception and discussion of Robert Nozicks classic book, Anarchy, State, and Utopia, first published fifty years ago. Nozicks book refuted social-justice statismbut also rankled many conservatives and libertarians.
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![]() Tuesday, May 7, 2024 San Francisco, CA
Join us at the Vogue Theater for an exclusive screening of the thought-provoking film Beyond Homeless: Finding Hope, delving into the underlying factors contributing to homelessness and proposing actionable solutions. Following the screening, engage in an expertly moderated discussion and Q&A session aimed at gaining insights into how we can effectively implement the proposed solutions.
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