Winston-Salem, NC

August 9 & 10, 2024

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
51 4th St E
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Room block rate ends 7/10/24

Image courtesy of Visit Winston-Salem via Creative Commons

Where is Classical Liberalism Succeeding?

Classical Liberalism:
A political and moral philosophy based on the rights of the individual, equality, liberty, and consent to be governed.

We think the success stories of applied classical liberal principles deserve greater attention and can serve to showcase often underappreciated “wins” in the marketplace of ideas. The conference will highlight how individuals, groups, and policies have successfully navigated economic and political hurdles to enhance individual freedom and liberty.

The key to this conference is to move beyond simply identifying well-understood economic problems (and apparent political stalemates). Instead, the conference aims to showcase practical solutions that have enhanced people’s lives, with classical liberal principles operating as the bedrock.
The 2024 CLC conference aims to draw 100 individuals, doubling last year’s attendance. Panel discussions aim to be topical, relevant and stimulating, hoping to draw new members and attendees.

Each panel will present a well-known problem and how principles of classical liberalism helped navigate groups of people, often with different ideologies, toward a successful solution.

Classical Liberals in the Carolinas Members:
$100
Non-Members and General Public:
$150

Registration costs include access to all sessions and networking events. Lunch is provided.

Registration Information

Sponsorship opportunities available

Email: admin@classicalliberals.org

Conference Agenda

Subject to change

Friday, August 9, 2024

CLC Board Members, Officers, and Invited Guests Only
854 W 4th St Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Join us at Joyner’s Bar for an opening reception.
This unique establishment is the perfect place to meet new attendees and reconnect with old friends.
854 W 4th St Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Welcome Remarks
- Craig Richardson

”The Role of Public Houses in Defending Liberty”
- Audrey Redford, Hampden Sydney College

(Organizer: Brad DeVos, Craig Richardson)

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Continental Breakfast
“Millennials and Trust in Capitalism (What’s working? And what’s not?)”
Robert Whaples, Wake Forest University
Christina Elson, Wake Forest University
(Organizer: Robert Whaples)
“Regulation and Health - Wins for Everyday Citizens”
Alicia Plemmons, West Virginia University
Shishir Shaka, Appalachian State University
Edward Timmons, West Virginia University
(Organizer: Peter Calcagno)
Item description
“The Successful Fight Against The NC Map Act: Why Was It Vitally Important for NC Property Rights?“
Matthew Bryant, Hendrick Bryant Law Firm
(Organizer: Craig Richardson)
”Micro-transit solutions: How are they working?” - Craig Richardson, Winston-Salem State
More TBD
(Organizer: Craig Richardson)
“A new way of tracking COVID” - Edward Lopez, Western Carolina

More TBD

(Organizer: Andrew Taylor)
Depart — or dinner and socializing on your own

Venue and Hotel Information

The conference will take place at the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in downtown Winston-Salem. The historic art deco building is the architectural muse for the Empire State Building.

Registered attendees can reserve a room at a discounted rate via the link below.

We have a small number of reserved rooms. Registration is required to reserve a room via our hotel room block.

Room Reservations

Room block rate ends 7/10/24

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
51 4th St E
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Speakers