Reception 

# Cato Next Gen Reception, NYC 

### Hosted by Zak and Chaya Gelfond 

Date and Time 

May 6, 2026 6:30 - 8:30 PM EDT 

Location 

Pubkey Bar and Media House, 85 Washington Pl. New York, NY 10011 

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[Johan Norberg](/people/johan-norberg)

Senior Fellow

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[Rikki Schlott](/people/rikki-schlott)

Media Fellow

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In [*Peak Human*](https://www.cato.org/books/peak-human-0)*,* Cato Senior Fellow [Johan Norberg](https://www.cato.org/people/johan-norberg) examines seven periods of extraordinary human flourishing—from ancient Athens and the Roman Republic to Song China and even the Dutch Republic—and reveals how innovation and openness drove their greatness and how close-minded mistakes ultimately led to their demise. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Johan will share what history’s greatest civilizations did right while offering critical lessons for preserving our own.

Please join us at PubKey on May 6 for an evening of stimulating ideas and good company.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Serena Home at [shome@​cato.​org](mailto:shome@cato.org).

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