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Programme Overview

Liberty Camp Moldova

A structured 5-day immersion in classical liberal ideas, economics, and entrepreneurship.

17–22 August 2026 Tipova Natural Reserve, Horodiște Ages 18–30 · Any nationality
The Curriculum

Programme Themes

Four thematic tracks run across the five days, combining lectures, debates, simulations and hands-on workshops, all conducted in English.

LPH

Liberalism, Political Philosophy and History

The intellectual spine of the camp, tracing the origins of individual liberty from Locke, Smith, Mill, Bastiat, Hayek, and Mises through to today. Participants understand why freedom works, not just that it does. Discuss the proper role of government, the morality of markets and how to adopt Live and Let Live's two principles for freedom and peace.

EEW

Economics, Entrepreneurship and Wealth Creation

Sessions on why some countries prosper and others don't, the morality of capitalism, creative destruction, opportunity cost, rent-seeking, and economic harmonies. Business simulations, startup ecosystem discussions, pitches, and workshops with successful founders. Participants leave with practical frameworks for launching their ideas in the world.

GJP

Innovative Governance for Justice and Peace

Competitive and innovative governance models as real-world solutions for social justice, wealth creation and peace, examining how institutional reform drives human flourishing. Engage in debates, cultural evenings, group activities, and peer connection across nationalities. Build a lasting alumni community of change-makers and learn what it takes to be an Ambassador of Live and Let Live.

LCO

Liberal Ideas in Communication and Organization

Dedicated workshops on how to articulate and defend classical liberal ideas in public, including use of modern tools such as AI and social media.

Your Deliverables

Structured Argument or Debate

A prepared and delivered defence of a classical liberal or governance reform position.

Original Contribution

Research, draft, and submit new content to the 3L Engine, Live and Let Live's open-source knowledge base, for use by students, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and community builders around the world.

Personal Action Plan

A short written commitment outlining one concrete step you will take after the camp: a business idea, a community initiative, an advocacy project, further study, or how you'll begin your journey as a certified Ambassador of Live and Let Live.

Team Project

How to solve a societal challenge using freedom and cooperation, intended to be applied in the real world after the programme. Develop business or community solutions during workshops and present to peers and instructors for live feedback.

Learning Outcomes

  • Trace the history of classical liberal thought and identify its leading thinkers
  • Understand the case for competition in governance and why monopoly on rule-making limits human flourishing
  • Analyse innovative governance mechanisms as real-world solutions for institutional reform
  • Apply economic reasoning, such as opportunity cost, incentives, and creative destruction, to real-world problems
  • Articulate and defend individual liberty and free markets in debate and public discourse
  • Develop a business idea or community project using entrepreneurial frameworks
  • Connect with and contribute to a global network of like-minded changemakers

Accommodation, Logistics and Other Useful Information

Transport

Successful candidates must finance their own travel to Chișinău, Republic of Moldova.

The program fee covers transport only from the city of Chișinău to the Vîntul d'Est Pension in Horodiște, and the return trip to the city.

If you miss the bus on 17 August 2026, you are responsible for making and paying your own way to the venue in Horodiște, Rezina. See here for the location.

Venue

Vîntul d'Est provides the venue for the duration of Liberty Camp Moldova.

The venue is located in Horodiște, Rezina District.

See here for Google maps location.

Accommodation

Shared dormitories are provided, split between men and women, with fourteen beds each.

Meals

Participants will receive three meals per day beginning the evening of 17 August until the morning of 22 August. These meals are included in the program fee.

Limited alcoholic drinks will be provided during select meals.

Visas

Successful applicants joining Liberty Camp Moldova are responsible to comply with any relevant entry and exit requirements, including any visa arrangements needed.

Liberty Camp Moldova cannot assist with visas and cannot issue any letter of invitation.

Please see the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be directed to the relevant visa information: https://mfa.gov.md/en/content/types-visas-requirements

Medical Insurance

Participants in Liberty Camp Moldova must provide proof of medical coverage prior to arrival on site.

Medical coverage must be valid from 17 August 2026 to 22 August 2026 inclusive.

For any questions, please contact scott@liveandletlive.org

Instructors for Liberty Camp Moldova

Liberty Camp Moldova brings together a distinguished faculty of international educators, practitioners, and thought leaders from across the classical liberal tradition. Each brings a unique perspective drawn from their experience in teaching, research, entrepreneurship, governance, and activism in the cause of freedom.

Glenn Cripe

Glenn Cripe

Founder and Executive Director of Language of Liberty Institute

Glenn directs Language of Liberty Institute and serves as a lead instructor at Liberty Camps in liberalism, political philosophy and history.

He has brought more than 85 Liberty Camps and Language of Liberty Institute Seminars to over 3,500 students in 35 countries, expanding each participant's network of freedom fighters around the world.

Among his achievements is his role in organizing the first translation and publications of the works of Ayn Rand into Russian in 1993, allowing her to be read in her native language.

Scott Schneider

Scott Schneider

Local Host and Resident Instructor

Scott is the Governance Director of Live and Let Live, a global peace movement working for the law to ensure everyone is free to live in any peaceful way they choose.

He is also Special Counsel at International Aerospace Law & Policy Group and the Managing Director of Raker, assisting entrepreneurs and managers in compliance, security and innovative governance. Scott's areas of expertise include approvals and liability for novel technologies, law reform, and public international law.

His particular interest is in free cities, special economic zones and other alternative governance models for safeguarding individual rights and opening opportunities for prosperity. Scott teaches law and economics to undergraduates, MBA students and professionals around the world.

Tomás Palicio

Tomás Palicio

Operations Manager and Resident Instructor

Tomás is an Argentine organizer and community builder passionate about developing the next generation of pro-liberty leaders.

He has coordinated international leadership programs and Liberty Camps across Argentina, Moldova, and Nepal, working alongside organizations including Liberty International, the Live and Let Live Community, and the Language of Liberty Institute.

Through education, collaboration, and international exchange, Tomás is committed to empowering young leaders to build freer, more peaceful, and more prosperous societies.

Thomas Jacobs

Thomas Jacob

Resident Instructor

Thomas is the President of the Swiss Gold Coin Initiative and the Gold Franc Association. Upon studying economics at the University of Zurich, Thomas embarked on a career as a commercial airline pilot before another successful career in the insurance sector.

He has recently dedicated his time to educational and entrepreneurial projects to share the lessons he has learned in his journeys.

Thomas' main focus is the OboxPlanet Experience, an innovative workshop introducing the principles of freedom through engaging stories, interactive experiences, and adventure-building.

Austin Westfall

Austin Westfall

Resident Instructor

Austin is an American journalist, host, and digital storyteller. At LiveNOW from FOX, Austin covers major international stories, where accuracy, curiosity, and responsible communication matter most.

He helps young leaders better understand how stories shape public life and how to use their voice with confidence, integrity, and purpose.

His work reflects a belief that strong communication is essential to a free society, where people seek truth and share ideas.

Timur Artemev

Timur Artemev

Keynote Speaker

Timur is an entrepreneur, international investor, and philanthropist.

In 1997, Timur co-founded Euroset, which grew into Russia's largest mobile phone retailer, supporting thousands of employees. Since relocating to the United Kingdom in 2008, Timur dedicates himself to enabling technological and scientific breakthroughs extending and enriching human life.

His current ventures span space technology and Web3 innovations. He is a board member of Retrotope, the American pharmaceutical company pioneering biotechnology for age-related diseases, and the Treasurer of MetaState Foundation in Amsterdam, empowering people through digital sovereignty.

Cristian Ziliberberg

Cristian Ziliberberg

Guest Instructor

Cristian is Principal of Arkhigos Intellect, a doctoral researcher at Aalborg University Business School, and a lecturer at Moldova State University.

He helps leaders and institutions navigate high-stakes change: making sense of complexity, identifying what is truly blocking progress, and turning insight into strategies people can execute. His work combines rigorous research, strategic communication, organizational design, and leadership development.

He has led technical assistance for Moldova's Population and Housing Census, advised public institutions and international organizations, developed misinformation-resilience strategies, and designed change and learning programs for corporate and public-sector teams. He also created ParadoxScan, a diagnostic system for uncovering the contradictions that keep organizational change stuck.

Gerhard Ohrband

Gerhard Ohrband

Guest Instructor

Gerhard is a psychologist from Hamburg, Germany, specialized in Work and Organizational Psychology. In Moldova he works as a research and project coordinator at the Academy of Economic Studies (ASEM).

He works with managers, teams, and organizations facing conflicts, collaboration barriers, difficult conversations, or recurring misunderstandings. Beyond this Gerhard has spent years introducing classical liberal values into think tanks and political parties.

He is the founder of the Human Intelligence Sandbox project, a monthly format for learning, coaching, and group experimentation.

Vlad Kleptine

Vladimir Keptene

Activities Lead

Vladimir is an entrepreneur, cultural expert and wine producer.

He is the founder and director of EcoWine Moldova, also operating tourism, outdoor and culinary experiences throughout the country. He also manages several business portfolios across Moldova and the United States.

Vladimir will lead the outdoor excursion to the waterfall, lagoon, and monastery, giving participants a chance to experience the natural beauty of the countryside alongside the intellectual aspects of the program. He will also host the graduation barbecue on the final evening of the camp.

Ready to use freedom, peace and business for problem solving?

Early bird enrolment: €15 or 250 MDL, local expenses covered. 17 to 22 August 2026.

Places are limited. Enrolment is subject to successful application and selection.

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Liberty Camps are run by the Language of Liberty Institute, a 501(c)(3) helping young people use classical liberal philosophy to solve real-world problems while supporting them to enhance their English capability in a professional, business-like environment. Learn more about LLI here →