On September 15 the New York Times featured a major, generally favorable piece on "Ayn Rand's Literature of Capitalism" on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the publication of Atlas Shrugged.

The next day the Los Angeles Times featured a piece on "Ayn Rand's Epic Storytelling." These pieces in two of the country's major newspapers show that Rand's magnum opus--and the ideas it espoused--continue to inspire millions half a century after its publication.

Come hear leading scholars, experts and achievers discuss the literary, philosophical, moral, economic and political aspects of this great novel and its impact on our world--past, present and future. Our keynote speakers are John Stossel of ABC's 20/20 show and Charles Murray, libertarian scholar. (See full schedule below.) Hear any updates on the planned Atlas movie from executive producer and Atlas Society trustee John Aglialoro! Celebrate with others who love the book. Don't miss the excitement! If your life and thinking were changed by Atlas Shrugged, this is a day you won't want to miss!

And if you need a hotel room in D.C. and missed securing one at the conference venue, we have posted a number of alternatives for you on our website at the bottom of the page! You can get further information, updates and register online at Atlasevents.org .

When: Saturday, October 6, 2007, 8:00am- 9:00pm.

Conference and banquet location: Merriott Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. Afternoon Reception: The Cato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001

Seminar costs for entire day, reception at the Cato Institute and gala banquet: $210 before September 24; $250 after September 24; $150 student rate. (Some scholarships available.) For additional hotel options, visit our website at www.atlassoc iety.org

The Program: 8:00-9:00am -- Registration

9:00am -- Welcoming Remarks: *Edward Hudgins, executive director, The Atlas Society

9:15-10:30am -- Panel One

*Anne Heller, author of an upcoming biography on Ayn Rand -- "Atlas and Rand's Life"

*Mimi Gladstein, author of Atlas Shrugged: A Reader's Companion-- "Atlas and Rand the Writer"

*David Kelley, founder and senior fellow, The Atlas Society -- "Atlas in Academia"

10:30-11:00am -- Coffee Break

11:00am-12:15pm -- Panel Two

*Tibor Machan, professor, Chapman University, philosopher and author -- "Atlas and Ethics"

*William Thomas, director of program, The Atlas Society -- "Atlas and Loving Life"

*David Mayer, professor of law and history, Capital University -- "Atlas and the American Revolution"

12:30-1:45pm -- Luncheon speaker: Charles Murray -- "Atlas and Achievement"

2:00-3:15pm -- Panel Three

*Edward Younkins, professor of economics, Wheeling Jesuit University -- "Atlas and Economics"

*Ed Snider, chairman, Comcast Spectacor -- "Atlas and the Entrepreneur"

*Rob Bradley, president, Institute for Energy Research -- "Atlas and Business Ethics"

3:15-3:30pm -- Coffee Break

3:30-4:45pm -- Panel Four

*Fred Smith, president, Competitive Enterprise Institute -- "Atlas and Politics"

*Edward Crane, president, The Cato Institute -- "Atlas and the Fight for Freedom"

*Edward Hudgins, executive director, The Atlas Society -- "Atlas & the Future of Objectivism"

5:00-6:15pm -- Reception at the Cato Institute. *Reflections on Atlas Shrugged by Nathaniel Branden and Barbara Branden.

6:30-9:00pm -- Gala Banquet

*Keynote: John Stossel, "Atlas and America Today." *Final Remarks: David Kelley

Register today!
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