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New America is proud to serve as a gathering place for events—both online and in-person—to exchange ideas, spotlight new research, and engage with diverse perspectives. Every year, New America’s events bring together thousands of people across sectors and disciplines to help shape policy discussions and drive solutions to real-world challenges.


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    A CivicSpace Conversation on Rural-Urban Powerbuilding
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    A CivicSpace Conversation on Rural-Urban Powerbuilding

    New America Chicago & MacArthur Fellows explore how rural and urban communities can better understand one another and work together.

    Virtual

    11AM – 12:30PM EDT

    PAYA Youth Council Lunch Symposium
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    PAYA Youth Council Lunch Symposium

    Join the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) at New America for a lunch symposium on November 18 with the PAYA Youth Council.

    In-Person

    11:30AM – 1:30PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, DC 20005

    Reaching Gen Z, According to Gen Z
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    Reaching Gen Z, According to Gen Z

    Youth apprentice alumni and talent acquisition experts will share insights on how to recruit Gen Z for apprenticeship programs.

    Virtual

    1PM – 2PM EDT

    Better Life Lab Reporting Grants Q & A Webinar
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    Better Life Lab Reporting Grants Q & A Webinar

    Join the team at the Better Life Lab for an informational webinar to learn more about the care reporting grants for 2025-2026.

    Virtual

    12PM – 1PM EDT

    The LEO Satellite Policy Symposium
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    The LEO Satellite Policy Symposium

    The event will feature a keynote by Jay Schwarz, Chief of the Federal Communications Commission’s Space Bureau.

    In-Person

    11AM – 2:15PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, DC 20005

    The Us@250 Experience
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    The Us@250 Experience

    Join New America for as we explore pride in our progress, reckon with our problematic past, and aspire for a better future.

    Virtual

    9:30AM – 3:20PM EDT

    Achieving a State of Excellence in Higher Ed
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    Achieving a State of Excellence in Higher Ed

    Join a discussion on the challenges and opportunities highlighted in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Guide and Rankings.

    Virtual

    11:30AM – 1PM EDT

    Growing Readers in a World of Screens and AI
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    Growing Readers in a World of Screens and AI

    Join us to reflect on the past decade & the challenges innovators and educators face in today’s shifting literacy education landscape.

    In-Person

    2:30PM – 5PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, DC 20005

    Future Security Forum 2025
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    Future Security Forum 2025

    Arizona State University and New America will host the 11th annual Future Security Forum in collaboration with Security & Defence PLuS.

    In-Person

    8:30AM – 5:45PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, DC 20005

    The Best of The Second City: America’s Big Beautiful Birthday
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    The Best of The Second City: America’s Big Beautiful Birthday

    Join New America and The Second City to celebrate America’s Big Beautiful Birthday at the UP Comedy Club in Chicago.

    In-Person

    7PM – 9PM EDT

    Second City – UP Comedy Club
    230 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60614