Randsday is February 2nd, the birthday of Ayn Rand, the author of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. Ayn Rand developed and defended Objectivism, a philosophy that advocates “rational selfishness.” To celebrate the 120th anniversary of her birth, the Ayn Rand Society for Individual Rights in Naples (ARSIRN) will hold a two-day weekend conference. This event will offer stimulating lectures, a respite from winter for snowbirds, and a chance for everyone to celebrate and honor Ayn Rand with friends old and new.
The event will begin on Friday evening, January 31, 2025. Talks will be presented Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2. The conference will formally conclude Sunday evening with a birthday anniversary dinner and personal tributes to Ayn Rand followed by a trivia contest hosted by Harry Binswanger. Click here for details of the program.
Speakers for the event include: Harry Binswanger, Yaron Brook, Ellen Kenner, Jean Moroney, Stephen Plafker, Peter Schwartz, Don Watkins, and Lin Zinser. Click here for information on the speakers.
The price for this special weekend event is $509 per person. The meeting space at the hotel is limited to 100 attendees.
Optional Event: On Monday morning, February 3rd, we plan a visit to the Edison-Ford Winter Estates, museum, and grounds. Steve Plafker, who works at the museum as a volunteer, will act as our general guide. We will offer more information on this optional event when we have confirmed details.
The conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast hotel, which is a ten-minute hotel shuttle ride from Southwest Florida International Airport. We have procurred a special conference rate of $229 per night per room, which includes the hotel's substantial hot breakfast. This special room and breakfast package extends for three days before and/or three days after the conference for those who would like to spend more time here.
The hotel is located at the Gulf Coast Town Center, a large outdoor shopping experience, which features local and national stores, restaurants, bars, gaming centers, and a movie complex.
To book your Crowne Plaza hotel reservation either:
- Use this link to enter your desired dates and make sure that the group code ARS is applied, OR
- Call reservations at 855-639-8440 and ask for the ARSIRN Conference group rate (or mention group code ARS).
If you have any questions, please email us at RandsdayCon@yahoo.com
