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CWA returns in person with most sessions livestreamed online April 6-9, 2022. 100 diverse speakers and performers will participate in 125 events on the CU Boulder campus. All events are free and open to the public; schedule available mid-March.

Film critic Josh Larsen returns to host the 2022 Ebert Interruptus showcasing this year's feature: Jaws, the 1975 American thriller directed by Steven Spielberg. Interruptus events begin at 3 p.m. daily April 6-9, 2022 in Macky Auditorium.

To deliver the best CWA yet including remarkable and prominent speakers, more livestreamed sessions, greater speaker diversity, and a safe environment for all, the CWA needs your support now, more than ever. View our updated CWA Impact Giving levels and 2022 CWA Donor Benefits and make your donation today!

Watch the recording of the annual Rosenbloom Endowed Symposium addressing the State of Equality in 2021. Oct. 26. Held on the CU Boulder campus in the Wittemyer Courtroom.

The Conference on World Affairs is pleased to announce its programming executive team for the 2021-22 conference year. CWA Program Committee Chairs and CWA Community Outreach Chair appointed along with updates to the CWA board.

The Conference on World Affairs student leadership team has established a new CWA student leader certificate program in which student volunteers can gain recognition for their efforts in planning the annual Boulder tradition.

Watch the fifth annual John and Katherine Rosenbloom Endowed Lectureship Series featuring Congressman Joe Neguse, moderated by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.

Netflix co-founder and former CEO Marc Randolph will give the opening keynote address on Monday, April 6th. The event will include talks from Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts and host of Hardcore History Podcast and CU alum, Dan Carlin.

The Ebert Interruptus series is one of the most beloved CWA traditions. Film critic and author Josh Larsen will return to the conference for his fourth year to host the 2020 series bringing this year's feature: Cleo From 5 to 7.