Socialism 2018 is a four-day conference bringing together hundreds of socialists and radical activists from around the country to take part in discussions about Marxism, working-class history, and the debates and strategies for organizing today.
Boots Riley
Writer, rapper, and filmmaker
Heather Ann Thompson
Author, Blood in the Water
Wyomia Tyus
Olympic gold medalist & author
Naomi Murakawa
Author, The First Civil Right
John Carlos
Olympic athlete & author
Donna Murch
Historian and activist
Dave Zirin
The Nation and Edge of Sports
Sharon Smith
Author, Women and Socialism
Joseph Daher
Swiss-Syrian socialist activist & author
Wallace Shawn
Actor, playwright and author
Anand Gopal
Author, No Good Men Among the Living
Barbara Smith
Feminist author and activist
Demita Frazier
Feminist author and activist
Sarah Jaffe
Independent journalist
Danny Katch
Author, Socialism Seriously
Lance Selfa
Author, Democrats: A Critical History
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Author, Indigenous People's History of the United States
Wayne Au
Editor, Rethinking Schools
Remi Kanazi
Palestine solidarity activist, author, Before the Next Bomb Drops
Justin Akers Chacón
Author, No One is Illegal
Alan Maass
Editor, Socialist Worker
Nick Estes
Activist, author and co-founder, The Red Nation
Neil Davidson
Scottish socialist and author
Charlie Post
Author, American Road to Capitalism
Ahmed Shawki
Editorial board, International Socialist Review
Paul D’Amato
Author, Meaning of MarxismCheck out these sessions from Socialism 2017 to get a sample of the incredible political discussions the conference has to offer:
Covering debates on the left today and the hidden history of working-class and socialist struggles.
We are committed to fighting injustice and oppression and building a socialist future. Join us!
Parents can fully participate in the conference knowing their children are enjoying themselves.
You are not alone! Meet with comrades from across the country and around the world.
Choose the rate that works best for you:
On-site registration available. Single day passes available for $40, and single sessions for $10
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Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 S. King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60616
Conference attendees will receive discounted, on-site parking at a rate of $24 per day.
The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is offering discounted rooms for guests at the conference.
Book online here, or call (888) 421-1442
and mention Socialism 2018.
Fill the form below to get directions to Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Everyone with an interest in overthrowing capitalism (so, everyone!). The Conference draws people new to politics as well as experienced political organizers and academics. Students receive 50% off conference registration. Read more.
The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is offering discounted rooms for guests at the conference. If you would like a room you can book it through the hotel directly using this link or by calling (888) 421-1442 and mentioning Socialism 2018.
Yes – the deadline to apply for a press pass is Friday, June 22. Read more.
Free, professional, on-site childcare is available for children aged 6 months to 13 years. Please register for the conference and inform us of your childcare needs by Monday, June 4. Read more.
Yes – Read more about accommodations. If you have special needs you would like the conference to be aware of in advance, please let us know.
Attendees are responsible for their own meals, and the Hyatt has three restaurants and a cafe. It’s a non-smoking hotel but there is a patio area near the bar. Read more.
