Est. 2013 · By invitation
International
Academic Salon
A travelling salon for the curious — continuing a centuries-old tradition of conversation across politics, science and culture.
Who we are
The International Academic Salon is a members’ club of young people from diverse cultural backgrounds and broad interests. We gather in private homes and storied venues around the world to exchange knowledge and ideas — alongside good company, fine food and cultural delight.
“A salon is a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine the taste and increase the knowledge of the participants through conversation.”
— on the nature of the salon
The tradition
An evening in the company of ideas
In the salons of 17th- and 18th-century Europe, hosts drew together writers, scientists, artists and statesmen for an evening of conversation. We revive that spirit for a new generation — pairing a talk or two with dinner, music and the pleasure of meeting remarkable people.
Every gathering is hosted privately, in a city that lends it character — from a Tel Aviv rooftop to a Viennese ball, from Beijing to Madrid.
The salon traditionAround the world
Where the salon has gathered
- Madrid2026
- Delhi, Agra & Jaipur2025
- Oslo2024
- Montréal2023
- Samos2023
- Virtual2020
Join the conversation
The Salon is by invitation —
but we love meeting kindred minds.
If our spirit resonates with you, write to us. We welcome curious people and thoughtful hosts wherever the next gathering may be.
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