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    A Global Renaissance in Postsecondary Vocational Education?
    A Global Renaissance in Post secondary Vocational Education?

    A Global Renaissance in Postsecondary Vocational Education?

    Please join us on the morning of Tuesday, April 12 for a lively discussion on international trends in skills-based education and training.

    In-Person

    9AM – 12PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    Starting From Scratch?
    Starting from Scratch

    Starting From Scratch?

    Both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have proposed large new programs that would send federal aid directly to colleges.

    In-Person

    10AM – 11:30AM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    China’s Counter-Extremism Efforts in Xinjiang
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    China’s Counter-Extremism Efforts in Xinjiang

    Violence linked to China’s Uyghur ethnic minority has increased despite the Chinese government’s efforts to improve conditions in Xinjiang.

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    On the Frontier
    On the Frontier

    On the Frontier

    For many investors, emerging markets appear to be a turbulent and risky frontier; for others, they represent an opportunity to transform.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EDT

    Civic Hall
    156 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10010

    Security Mom
    Security Mom Speaking

    Security Mom

    National security is often discussed and analyzed at the level of governments. Juliette Kayyem, places the home back in homeland security.

    In-Person

    12:30PM – 1:45PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    The Power of Parity in the U.S.
    The Power of Parity in the U.S.

    The Power of Parity in the U.S.

    A McKinsey Global Institute report says advancing women’s equality could add to global GDP by 2025.

    In-Person

    9AM – 11:30AM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    Are eSports the Future of Entertainment?
    Are eSports the Future of Entertainement?

    Are eSports the Future of Entertainment?

    Stadiums across the world are filling with fans eager to cheer on their favorite teams competing in the world’s fastest growing sport.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EDT

    Civic Hall
    156 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10010

    Bring the Nerds
    Bring the Nerds

    Bring the Nerds

    An expert panel explores whether legislators and their staff have the resources necessary to build competence on Internet issues.

    In-Person

    4PM – 6PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    Boosting Broadband Competition
    Boosting Broadband Competition

    Boosting Broadband Competition

    Dr. Mark Cooper of the Consumer Federation of America will release a new white paper entitled the Special Problem of Special Access.

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    American Amnesia
    American Amnesia

    American Amnesia

    According to a new book by Jacob Hacker and Paul Pierson, what’s good for business and what’s good for Americans has become misaligned.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EDT

    Civic Hall
    156 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10010