Published: April 2, 2024

Join the Conference on World Affairs April 9–12 to engage in dynamic discussions about international concerns that will shape the future. From AI and global equity to climate change and leadership, explore the themes that matter most to you at CWA. 

Choose from more than 25 panels that explore the climate’s impact on urban planning, employment, food production and other aspects of daily life. Panelists will also consider how journalism and the arts affect public perception of a changing climate, ways people can help and much more. 

Unsure of what to attend? Here are selected panels, curated with you in mind!

Student selections

How I Built This: Immersive Experiences, Street Art, Drones and Stages

April 10
3–4:10 p.m.
UMC West Ballroom
Livestream

What’s So Funny? 

April 11
12–1:10 p.m.
UMC East Ballroom
Livestream

Should TikTok Be on the Chopping Block?

 April 12
Noon–1:10 p.m.
 UMC Center Ballroom 
Livestream

Getting Out of the Way: Empowering Youth to Take on Global Change

April 11
10:30–11:40 a.m.
Macky Auditorium
Livestream

What’s Next for College Athletes? Discussion on Name, Image, Likeness

April 10
10:30–11:40 a.m.
UMC Center Ballroom
Livestream

Community selections

Psychedelics: Science, Therapy, and Policy

April 10
Noon–1:10 p.m.
UMC West Ballroom
Livestream

Fox vs. CNN vs. The People

April 10
10:30–11:40 a.m.
UMC 235
Livestream

Apocalypse Now: The Real Big Threats to Humanity

April 10
9–10:10 a.m.
UMC Center Ballroom
Livestream

Register to attend

View the full schedule, then select the panels you're interested in attending as part of the registration form.

Get involved

Want to go deeper? Round out your experience as a CWA volunteer. There are many ways to get involved, whether you want to help year-round or during conference week. Sign up to volunteer.