US global engagement is at a critical turning point. Our generation must rise to the challenge of this moment, identifying clear pathways for building a more peaceful, just, healthy and sustainable world.
The View from the Defense Department: US National Security Priorities
- Michèle Flournoy, former Deputy Secretary of Defense for Policy
Millennial Voice, Action and Power: Snapshots from 2012
- Daniel Maree, Organizer of the Million Hoodie March for Trayvon Martin
- Lacy MacAuley, Occupy DC
- Neil Watkins, Action Aid
From Me to We: Harnessing the Power of the Millennial Generation
- Karen Richardson, White House Office of Public Engagement
- Nick Martin, TechChange
- Matt Zellar, Captain, US Army, and Author, Watches Without Time
- Christopher Malagisi, American Conservative Union
- Saul Garlick, ThinkImpact
- Alison McReynolds, US Peace Corps
- Frank Fredericks, World Faith
- Jordan Wolf, PolicyMic
- Karen Showalter, Americans for Informed Democracy
The Real Hunger Games: The Fight for Our Food, Our Climate and Our Future
- Roger Thurow, Chicago Council on Global Affairs and Author, Enough
- Anuradha Mittal, Oakland Institute
- Tonya Rawe, CARE
- Katie Campbell, ActionAid USA
Drones, Rogues and Hackers: Rethinking US Security
- Jen Buckner, Colonel, US Army, and National Security Agency
- Sharon Squassoni, Center for Strategic and International Studies
- Gary Barnabo, Young Professionals in Foreign Policy
- Frank Femia, Center for Climate and Security
- Kalsoom Lakhani, Invest2Innovate
- Patrick McDermott, Americans for Informed Democracy
Superpower in Decline or America Resurgent? Prospects for the US in the Global Economy
- Maya MacGuineas, Committee for a Responsible Budget, New America Foundation
- Noel Ortega, Institute for Policy Studies
- Bradley Bosserman, NDN
- Patrick Doherty, Smart Strategy Initiative, New America Foundation
- Philippe Nassif, Americans for Informed Democracy and US Global Leadership Coalition
Millennial Priorities for Global Justice: Indigenous Peoples, LBGT Rights, Disabilities and Genocide
- Emira Woods, Foreign Policy in Focus, Institute for Policy Studies
- Emily White Hat, National Congress of American Indians
- Mark Bromley, Council for Global Equality
- Esme Grant, US International Council on Disabilities
- Daniel Solomon, STAND
Investing in Millenials Worldwide: Preparing Youth for the 21st Century Workplace
- Jim Riker, Beyond the Classroom Program, University of Maryland
- Noor Shoufani, Education for Employment Foundation
- Taekia Blackwell, Harry Potter Alliance
- Paul Kruchoski, US Department of State
- Naima Ramos-Chapman, Campus Progress
Arab Summer: Emerging Democracies, Political Islam and the Power of Youth in the Middle East and North Africa
- Lazar Berman, American Enterprise Institute
- Vanessa Zuabi, Partners for a New Beginning, The Aspen Institute
- Ahmad Soliman, Roosevelt Institute Campus Network
- Dillon Tatum, PhD Candidate, George Washington University
- Loretta Greene, GreeneStrategies
Voices of a Global Generation: Why We Care about US Global Engagement
- Folabi Olagbaju, DireAmnesty International USA
- Taylor Jo Isenberg, Roosevelt Institute Campus Network
- Daniel Solomon, STAND
- Lacy MacAuley, Institute for Policy Studies and Occupy DC
- Charlie Harris, Americans for Informed Democracy
- Nicole Goldin, US Agency for International Development
This won’t be the typical conference. We’re prioritizing student voices and work on these issues, and structuring in lots of open-space and networking time. Watch out for:
- Breakout sessions for student leaders, speakers and campaigns to discuss key issues and share their work. Sign up to lead a breakout.
- Workshops to build essential communications, advocacy and leadership skills. Find out more.
- A conference journal, highlighting student perspectives on these topics and providing participants with essential foundational knowledge. Submit a paper.
- An opportunities fair, where organizations and campaigns will discuss ways to get involved with their work. Sign up for the opportunities fair.
- Opportunities to meet and network with other participants.
- Amazing pre-conference sessions, hosted online by our partner PolicyMic! More info coming soon!
Check out the complete conference schedule.
