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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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    The State of the Afghan Economy
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    The State of the Afghan Economy

    New America is pleased to welcome Deputy Minister Habibi and Mr. Payenda for a discussion of the state of the Afghan economy.

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

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

    Paid Leave Leapfrogging
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    Paid Leave Leapfrogging

    Join the World Bank Group’s Women, Business and the Law and New America for a conversation on global lessons and laws for paid family leave.

    In-Person

    12PM – 1:30PM EST

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005

    A Conversation with the Next Candidates for the UN Secretary General
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    A Conversation with the Next Candidates for the UN Secretary General

    The post of United Nations Secretary-General is said to be the world’s most impossible job. But it is also one of the most important.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 9PM EST

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

    Holy Lands
    Vocational ed

    Holy Lands

    Today the Middle East is torn apart by sectarian wars. Yet in the nineteenth century, the Middle East was more tolerant than Western Europe.

    In-Person

    12PM – 1:30PM EST

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

    #LegalHack
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    #LegalHack

    Join DC Legal Hackers at the New America Foundation to #LegalHack the FBI–Apple encryption dispute.

    In-Person

    10AM – 1AM EST

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

    Breaking the Silence Surrounding Antenatal Depression
    Breaking the Silence Surrounding Antenatal Depression

    Breaking the Silence Surrounding Antenatal Depression

    What can we do to ease the damaging guilt, shame, and stigma surrounding depression during pregnancy?

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EST

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

    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 EST

    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 EST

    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 EST

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

    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 EST

    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 EST

    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 EST

    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 EST

    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 EST

    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 EST

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