Liberty Entrepreneurship Camp · Nagarkot, Nepal · 2026
LIBERTY ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAMP

Six days to think freely, above the clouds.

Students, entrepreneurs, and educators from around the world gather in Nagarkot, Nepal for a week of ideas, debate, entrepreneurship and conversations that continue long after the camp ends.

Location Nagarkot, Nepal
Date August 1 – August 6, 2026
Participants 14 resource persons · 10+ countries
6
Days on the mountain
14
Resource persons
10+
Countries represented
1
Sunrise summit hike
THE CAMP

A week where ideas climb higher than the ridge line.

Liberty Entrepreneurship Camp brings students, teachers, and founders together in Nagarkot for a unique experience combining classical liberal thought, entrepreneurship, economics and leadership.

Organized by the Language of Liberty Institute Nepal Chapter, the camp combines lectures, workshops, debates, networking activities and community-building experiences.

Participants explore economic freedom, property rights, entrepreneurship, public policy and the principles that allow societies to flourish.

Why Attend?

✓ Develop critical thinking and leadership skills.

✓ Connect with students and freedom advocates worldwide.

✓ Learn from internationally recognized educators.

✓ Build ideas with real-world impact.

THE ASCENT

Six days, mapped like a trail.

The full program — every session, break and free-time block, day by day.

1
Saturday · August 1

Arrival & Welcome

14:00–17:00
Arrival and check-in
17:00–17:30
Introduction, welcome & introductions Glenn · Bishnu · Amrit
17:30–18:00
Why Freedom? Glenn
18:00–18:30
Teachers' opening remarks
18:30–19:00
Freedom and Music, part 1 Daniela
19:00–20:00
Dinner
20:30
Liberty Launch Party
2
Sunday · August 2

Foundations of Liberal Thought

08:00–09:00
Breakfast
09:00–10:00
History of Classical Liberal Thinking, Part 1 Glenn
10:00–10:15
Break
10:15–11:15
"If You Were the Policy Maker – Solving Nepal's Biggest Challenge" workshop Abiral
11:15–11:45
Tea / coffee
11:45–13:00
Philosophy and Policy of Economic Development Ken
13:00–14:00
Lunch
14:00–15:00
Pool / free time
15:00–15:45
Startup Ecosystem in Nepal – I Subash
15:45–16:00
Break
16:00–16:45
The OboxPlanet, a world without politics Thomas
16:45–17:00
Tea / coffee
17:00–18:00
Activism Projects – LLI Chautari Sara
18:00–19:00
Free time and staff meeting
19:00–20:00
Dinner
20:30
Freedom Under the Stars
3
Monday · August 3

Markets, Policy & Practice

08:00–09:00
Breakfast
09:00–10:00
History of Classical Liberal Thinking, Part 2 Glenn
10:00–10:15
Break
10:15–11:00
Startup Ecosystem in Nepal – II Subash
11:00–11:20
Tea / coffee
11:20–12:05
First Visits and Private Security Thomas
12:05–13:00
Why Public Policy Matters Deependra
13:00–14:00
Lunch
14:00–15:00
Pool / free time
15:00–15:45
Why (and How) Should We Defend Freedom? Sara
15:45–16:00
Break
16:00–16:45
Voluntary Alternatives to Government Controls Ken
16:45–17:00
Tea / coffee
17:00–18:00
LLI Chautari / practical workshop
18:15–19:00
Free time and staff meeting
19:00–20:00
Dinner
20:30
Freedom Debate (students)
4
Tuesday · August 4

The Hike & the Wider World

08:00–09:00
Breakfast
09:00–10:45
Sunrise hike through Nagarkot
10:45–11:30
Natural Social Economy Hernando
11:30–11:50
Tea / coffee
11:50–13:00
History of Classical Liberal Thinking, Part 3 Glenn
13:00–14:00
Lunch
14:00–15:00
Pool / free time
15:00–15:45
Why You Should Join "Live and Let Live" Robbie
15:45–16:00
Break
16:00–16:45
How can we use a libertarian vision for everyday politics? Thomas
16:45–17:00
Tea / coffee
17:00–18:00
LLI Chautari / practical workshop
18:00–19:00
Free time and staff meeting
19:00–20:00
Dinner
20:30
Group discussion: guiding freedom-oriented reform at home Bishnu · Hamid · Sara · Tomás · Hernando
5
Wednesday · August 5

Graduation Day

09:00–10:00
How to Invest for Your Retirement, Protect the Environment, and Promote Classical Liberal Ideas Robbie
10:00–10:15
Break
10:15–11:15
Is There a Way (or a Reason) to Fund Government without Taxes? Dan
11:15–11:35
Tea / coffee
11:35–12:20
The Right Kind of Energy! Tomás
12:20–13:00
Free time
13:00–14:00
Lunch
14:00–15:00
Freedom and Music, part 2 Daniela
15:00–15:45
Team project presentations
15:45–16:00
Hi-tea — arrival of PFTA & introductions
16:00–17:00
Interview: Express & Impress with the PFTA team Ken · Antonio
17:00–17:30
Announcement of project competition winners
17:30–18:00
Closing remarks — What to Do Next Glenn
18:00–18:15
Student evaluations
18:15–19:00
Free time and staff meeting
19:00–20:00
Dinner
20:00
Graduation!
21:30
Talent show, campfire & BBQ
6
Thursday · August 6

Departure

09:00–10:00
Breakfast
10:00–12:00
Checkout & departure
LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Topics on the table.

Classical Liberal Theory
Why Are Some Countries Rich or Poor?
Economic Freedom
Job & Wealth Creation
Poverty — Why Malthus Was Wrong
Entrepreneurship
Property Rights
Rule of Law
Public Policy in Nepal
Civil Society
Think Tanks
Libertarianism & Welfare
Individual Responsibility
Passion for Freedom
Why Government Is a Problem?

Before You Arrive

  • Why Are Some Countries Rich or Poor?
  • Liberty and Individual Responsibility
  • Why Government Is a Problem?
  • Entrepreneurship Workshop Activities
RESOURCE PERSONS

Fourteen people, ten countries, one week.

International educators, entrepreneurs and leaders bringing knowledge from economics, philosophy, business and civic engagement.

Glenn Cripe

Glenn Cripe

USA · Italy

History of Classical Liberal Thinking · Why Freedom?

Co-founder of the Language of Liberty Institute, Glenn has spent more than two decades building one of the world's leading networks of young freedom advocates. Since 2005 he has organized over 90 Liberty Camps and Seminars across 35 countries, and helped coordinate the first Russian translation of Ayn Rand's works in 1993. Studied languages, finance and economics at Indiana University.

Ken Schoolland

Ken Schoolland

USA

Philosophy & Policy of Economic Development

Associate Professor of Economics and author of "The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible," published in more than 90 editions and 58 languages. Vice President for International Relations at Liberty International and a member of the Mont Pelerin Society. Former international economist for the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

Antonio Saravia

Antonio Saravia

Bolivia

Economics · Capitalism · Public Policy

Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for the Study of Economics and Liberty at Mercer University (USA). Was a candidate for vice president of Bolivia in the 2025 presidential election. Speaks frequently at academic and industry events across the US, UAE and Latin America.

Hernando Carvalho

Hernando Carvalho

Colombia

Natural Social Economy

Involved in international libertarian initiatives since 2015, formerly Director of the Movimiento Libertario de Colombia. Currently developing research on Natural Social Economy alongside Professor Jesús Huerta de Soto in Spain. Also a touring musician with his own rock band.

Thomas Jacob

Thomas Jacob

Switzerland

The OboxPlanet · First Visits & Private Security · Everyday Politics

Swiss entrepreneur and lifelong liberty advocate based in Zürich, discovered Ayn Rand's ideas in 1981. Creator of the Gold Coin Initiative, the booklet "Hoppe Unplugged," and the OboxPlanet Experience — an educational adventure that challenges participants to rethink regulation and human cooperation.

Tomás Palicio

Tomás Palicio

Argentina

The Right Kind of Energy!

Argentine digital nomad, entrepreneur, and liberty advocate dedicated to building communities around freedom, entrepreneurship, and innovation. He works with international libertarian organizations across Latin America and recently coordinated the first-ever Liberty Camp in Argentina alongside the Language of Liberty Institute.

Robbie Miles

Robbie Miles

UK · USA

"Live and Let Live" · Investing, the Environment & Liberty

Executive Director of Live and Let Live, a global movement promoting two principles: be an excellent human and don't aggress. Previously, he was a Director and Portfolio Manager at Allianz Global Investors in San Francisco and London, managing top-performing funds with $3 billion in assets under management. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and qualified as a Chartered Accountant at PwC.

Subash Malla

Subash Malla

Nepal

Startup Ecosystem in Nepal — I & II

Assistant Professor at Pokhara University specializing in Tourism and Entrepreneurship. An academic-practitioner with expertise in youth mobilization, applied research, and capacity-building initiatives, he bridges theory and practice through impactful work in sustainable tourism and entrepreneurial development. His international experience across more than 14 countries has positioned him as an active contributor to global dialogues on innovation, leadership, and sustainable development.

Daniela Tabernig

Daniela Tabernig

Argentina · Spain

Freedom and Music, parts 1 & 2

Internationally acclaimed opera soprano who has performed leading roles — Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Rusalka — on stages across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Graduated with honors from the Teatro Colón Institute and the "Maria Callas" National Conservatory in Athens. At the camp she explores music as a tool for communicating the ideas of freedom.

Sara Urquizu

Sara Urquizu

Bolivia

Activism Projects — LLI Chautari · Defending Freedom

Lawyer, economist, and activist committed to promoting liberty through research, education, and advocacy. She works as a Senior Researcher at Liberty International. And also as an educator at Foundation for Economic Education (FEE). She is President of Ladies of Liberty Bolivia and alumni of Students for Liberty, The Fund for American Studies, Objective Standard Institute, Atlas Network, among others.

Abiral Adhikari

Abiral Adhikari

Nepal

"If You Were the Policy Maker" — Workshop

Ph.D. candidate in International Relations, independent researcher, writer, and lecturer specializing in public policy, governance, youth engagement, and individual liberty. His work focuses on advancing evidence-based policymaking, fostering critical thinking, and promoting open dialogue to empower the next generation of leaders.

Dan Behrman

Dan Behrman

USA

Funding Government Without Taxes?

Political activist and entrepreneur; ran as a US presidential candidate in 2020 under the slogan "Taxation is Theft." Has appeared on major media platforms worldwide and published "Taxation Is Theft: How Politicians Rob You Blind" in 2024. At camp he shares unconventional tactics for challenging government overreach.

Hamid Rafik

Hamid Rafik

Morocco

Group Discussion: Freedom-Oriented Reform

Economist and researcher specializing in economic development and institutional dynamics, with a PhD in Economics from Mohammed V University in Rabat. His work examines how individual agency, secure property rights and market coordination drive human development, advocating for practical, bottom-up solutions.

Bishnu Prasad Timilsina

Bishnu Prasad Timilsina

Nepal

Opening Welcome · Leadership Development

Leads Training & Development for the Language of Liberty Institute in Nepal, supporting leadership development, entrepreneurship initiatives and liberty education across the region. Co-leads the camp's opening welcome and the Tuesday-night discussion on freedom-oriented reform.

Deependra Chaulagain

Deependra Chaulagain

Nepal

"Why Public Policy Matters"?

Director of Operations & Outreach at Samriddhi Foundation, specializing in institutional coordination, advocacy, youth engagement, and leadership development. With extensive experience working alongside parliamentarians, policymakers, political leaders, and civil society stakeholders in Nepal, he has designed and implemented national and international programs focused on entrepreneurship, public policy, and youth empowerment. Former President of Liberal Youth of South Asia (LYSA) and Acting Managing Country Director of the Global Entrepreneurship Network in Nepal, he holds a postgraduate degree in Political Science.

LOCATION

Nagarkot, Nepal

A mountain town above the clouds, known for breathtaking Himalayan views, peaceful landscapes and the perfect environment for reflection, learning and connection.

~2,100m
Average elevation

32 km east of Kathmandu

Sunrise views over the Himalayas

Community activities and workshops

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