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For the 2026 Julian L. Simon Memorial Award Dinner and America’s 250th birthday, CEI will toast American Treasures and Simon's vision of humankind as the ultimate resource.
For more information about Julian Simon and previous awardees, visit Julian L. Simon Award Winners
Hotel
CEI has a partnership with the Eaton Hotel that offers 20% off the best available rate.
The Library of Congress is not affiliated with this event.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
7:00 – 7:30 pm
Welcome and Registration
Main Entrance, 10 First Street SE
7:00 – 11:00 pm
A Toast to American Treasures
VENUE
Library of Congress · Thomas Jefferson Building · 10 First Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
The Evening
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Simon Dinner Program
Coolidge Auditorium
8:30 – 9:30 pm
Dinner
Mezzanine
9:30 – 11:00 pm
After Party
Great Hall
COCKTAIL OR THEMED ATTIRE
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
Mount Vernon Presidential Library
2026 PROGRAM
Speakers & Honorees
2026 JULIAN L. SIMON AWARDEE
Mercatus Center · Hayek Program
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Not Impossible Labs
Reserve Your Spot
JOIN US
Contact Heather Browning at heather.browning@cei.org to reserve your table for the 2026 Julian L. Simon Memorial Award Dinner.
