# Event Details - **Event Name**: IASS & The World in 1776/2026: The Wealth of Nations at 250: Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join the International Adam Smith Society annual convention & The World in 1776/2026 The Wealth of Nations at 250 British Academy conferenceAbout this EventThe World in 1776/2026: The Wealth of Nations at 250The Wealth of Nations is one of the most influential, yet misunderstood, books in human history. It is known today mostly as a work of economics, when it was much more. Adam Smith’s analysis of the new form of freedom that was emerging during the Enlightenment has shaped the way we think about morality and politics, as well as the economy. It was written against the backdrop of a revolutionary age, in which the emergence of empires transformed the global economy and new Enlightenment ideas sowed the seeds of representative government. Writing on the eve of the American Revolution, Smith used his expertise in political economy to argue against the imperial policies of the time, including slavery, as inconsistent with Enlightenment values. He critiqued the power of large corporations and accused them of corrupting the British government and undermining the free market.The debates Smith engaged are still with us: How should we regulate business? How can we protect workers from exploitation? How can we address inequality? What economic and political relations should countries have with one another? In this workshop we will use Smith’s answers to these questions as a springboard to generate new answers for our time.Sessions will include:The World in 1776: The Wealth of EmpiresThis panel will cover Smith’s radical critique of the Atlantic slave trade, the East India Company, and British imperialism in India and Africa; and the way Smith’s ideas fit into Enlightenment debates on empire; and the relevance of Smith’s critique for contemporary debates on the legacies of slavery and empire.The World in 1776: The Age of RevolutionsThis panel will cover Smith’s analysis of the politics and economics of British rule in the American colonies, and situate his prescient critique on the eve of the American Revolution at the midpoint of a revolutionary century that saw uprisings from France to Haiti to Venezuela.The World in 2026 Monopolists and Robber BaronsThis will cover Smith’s critique of corporations and their role in both state capture and the oppression of workers, but from a contemporary perspective, considering what Smith’s ideas contribute to our understanding of the power of Amazon or Exxon Mobil, or the conditions of workers in global supply chains.The World in 2026: Commerce and JusticeThis panel will examine Smith as a moral theorist, drawing on his account of sympathy (empathy), and the economic as a relational and social domain to comment on contemporary issues like wealth inequality, generational inequality, climate change and climate justice.Agenda17 June (PM): Welcome Reception18 June: BA Plenaries and Featured Panels // IASS Parallel SessionsInfo: Panellists include: Glory Liu, Sandra Peart, Spyridon Tegos, Erin Lockwood & Erik Peinart19 June: BA Plenaries and Featured Panels // IASS Parallel SessionsInfo: Panellists include: Jim Otteson & Eoin McLaughlin20 June: IASS Parallel Sessions // IASS Closing - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/iass-and-the-world-in-1776-2026-the-wealth-of-nations-at-250-conference/100001983360918899 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, art, fine-arts, drawing-painting - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 100, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glasgow - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow - **lat**: 55.87168549999999 - **long**: -4.295595499999999 - **full address**: Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IASS & The World in 1776/2026: The Wealth of Nations at 250: Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cde3ce29e336dcc2cf6da8b8d2faf8f0ae0fa7315a8c41c05be3b3a437c99126-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc01335e-gmir.png?v=1775884025 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IASS & The World in 1776/2026: The Wealth of Nations at 250: Conference being held? - **A:** IASS & The World in 1776/2026: The Wealth of Nations at 250: Conference takes place on Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for IASS & The World in 1776/2026: The Wealth of Nations at 250: Conference? - **A:** Tickets for IASS & The World in 1776/2026: The Wealth of Nations at 250: Conference are priced at GBP 100 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityBA plenary speakers and featured panellistsFreeAvailableIASS parallel including BA PanelsGBP 100AvailablePhD StudentsFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing IASS & The World in 1776/2026: The Wealth of Nations at 250: Conference? - **A:** IASS & The World in 1776/2026: The Wealth of Nations at 250: Conference is organized by College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** IASS & The World in 1776/2026: The Wealth of Nations at 250: Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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