Scott Dikkers, a comedian, author and co-founder of the satirical news organization The Onion, will give the opening keynote at the 2024 Conference on World Affairs at CU Boulder on Tuesday, April 9, at 5 p.m. in Macky Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public, and registration is required.

This year’s conference will boast 70 panel discussions, performances and keynote events with three main themes: leadership, global equity and the next 100 years. All of the conference’s events are open to all without charge.

Students and community members comprise the volunteer program committee that selected each of this year’s speakers and performers.