ISI invites you to our Wilmington, DE campus this September for a weekend of fellowship, learning, and spirited conversation. Students, professors, alumni, and friends from across the country will gather to explore this year’s theme—Golden Age Mindset: How to Restore Western Civilization.
This Homecoming, we return not only to ISI’s campus, but to the perennial questions at the heart of the Western tradition. Our theme challenges us to recover the moral and intellectual foundations necessary for civilizational renewal.
This year, we’re doing something different: a single, in-depth roundtable bringing together some of the most thought-provoking voices in the conservative intellectual movement for an unfiltered, wide-ranging dialogue on what it takes to usher in America’s next Golden Age. Confirmed participants include Phillip Blond, Johnny Burtka, Rod Dreher, Michael Gibson, Mary Harrington, Dan McCarthy, Nathan Pinkoski, Kevin Roberts, and Justin Shubow.
Set on ISI’s 20-acre campus nestled in the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley, Homecoming offers the perfect environment to reconnect with old friends, network, meet like-minded peers, and set the tone for the school year ahead. Expect stimulating conversation, good food, and the kind of community only ISI can provide.
Tickets are $150 and include meals and weekend festivities at ISI. A discounted, $50 ticket is available for guests under 30.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support ISI by becoming a Homecoming Weekend Sponsor!
By sponsoring this event, you not only receive premier perks but also become a critical partner in ISI’s mission to identify, educate, and launch courageous young leaders who will help secure America’s future.
In a time of transformative change, young people are more receptive than ever to timeless conservative principles. Your sponsorship directly supports ISI’s bold initiatives: from scaling our campus presence and producing premier media content to offering rigorous advanced programs that shape the next generation of leaders.
When you invest in ISI, you invest in America’s future. Help us build something lasting so generations to come will know and love the America that you cherish.
Choose your level of impact:
Platinum Sponsor | $10,000
Admission for eight people to the weekend’s activities, acknowledgment from the podium, and recognition in the event program and website.
Gold Sponsor | $5,000
Admission for six people to the weekend’s activities, acknowledgment in the event program and website.
Silver Sponsor | $1,000
Admission for four people to the weekend’s activities, acknowledgment in the event program and website.
Ready to make a difference?
Schedule
Friday, September 19th
Homecoming guests will gather at ISI’s campus for a reception and a ceremony in honor of ISI’s 2025 Top 20 Under 30 Award Winners and Collegiate Network Fellows. A dinner with a live band, bonfire, cigars, and yard games will immediately follow.
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Reception
- 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Award Ceremony, Dinner, and Festivities
Saturday, September 20th
On the second day, ISI will host a roundtable discussion on the theme Golden Age Mindset: How to Restore Western Civilization with our featured speakers. The weekend will conclude with a BBQ lunch and the opportunity to network with ISI’s community of students, professors, alumni, and friends.
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Light Breakfast
- 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Roundtable Discussion
- 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM | BBQ Lunch & Fellowship
Rediscover old friends, make new ones, and engage with timeless ideas in an unforgettable setting.
Parking
Parking is limited on Kirby Campus. Guests are encouraged to carpool or use rideshare services.
Local Hotels
Hotel du Pont | 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Please note: The booking block cut-off date for Hotel du Pont is August 19.
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown | 422 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19801
Please note: The booking block cut-off date for Sheraton Suites is August 20.
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown | 1220 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Please note: The booking block cut-off date for Staybridge Suites is August 29.
Come home to ISI. Join us for an unforgettable weekend!
