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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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    Cybersecurity Initiative Business-Policy Roundtable #6

    Cybersecurity Initiative Business-Policy Roundtable #6

    Dr. James Mulvenon of Defense Group, Inc. for an off-the-record discussion on “China’s Cyber Capabilities and Strategy.”

    In-Person

    12PM – 2PM EST

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

    Can Genetic Engineering Stop Zika?
    Genetic Engineering

    Can Genetic Engineering Stop Zika?

    What might be the consequences of messing with the world’s deadliest animal? Are there other diseases that we may want to engineer away?

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

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

    Can you be an environmentalist without embracing nuclear energy?
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    Can you be an environmentalist without embracing nuclear energy?

    Will fallout from early models of nuclear reactors prevent us from embracing the promise of clean energy that new models provide?

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

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

    Leveraging Tax Time To Build Financial Capability
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    Leveraging Tax Time To Build Financial Capability

    We bring together leaders from philanthropy, government, and policy to discuss tax time as a catalyst for household financial capability.

    In-Person

    11AM – 5PM EST

    Federal Reserve Bank of New York
    33 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10045

    Political Dynamism
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    Political Dynamism

    Reforms work best when they work with the grain of our political system, rather than against it. The answer, in short, is more politics.

    In-Person

    3:30PM – 5:15PM EST

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

    The Industries of the Future
    The Industries of the Future

    The Industries of the Future

    Within 20 years, we’ll see robot suits that allow paraplegics to walk and new drugs able to melt away most cancers.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EST

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

    Mariam
    Mariam

    Mariam

    Join us for a screening of Mariam followed by conversation with the film’s director, Faiza Ambah.

    In-Person

    6PM – 8PM EST

    CORE: club
    66 E 55th Street, New York, NY 10022

    Broad Influence
    Jay Newton-Small

    Broad Influence

    With more than 100 women serving in Congress today, have women finally achieved a “critical mass” in American politics?

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EST

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

    The White House’s Cybersecurity Priorities for 2016
    Whitehouse Council

    The White House’s Cybersecurity Priorities for 2016

    What will President Obama’s legacy look like on cybersecurity?

    In-Person

    2PM – 3PM EST

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

    Do Silicon Valley and Ancient Greece Share A Secret Recipe for Innovation?
    New America

    Do Silicon Valley and Ancient Greece Share A Secret Recipe for Innovation?

    Acclaimed travel writer Eric Weiner discusses the relationship between society’s innovative ideas and their surroundings.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EST

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

    United States of Jihad (DC Launch)
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    United States of Jihad (DC Launch)

    In his new book, author Peter Bergen offers an unprecedented look at the factors that lead to the radicalization of American citizens.

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

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

    Making Congress More Entrepreneurial
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    Making Congress More Entrepreneurial

    Entrepreneurs are the creative individuals whose new ideas, and determination birth new businesses, and drive economic growth.

    In-Person

    12PM – 1PM EST

    U.S. Capitol
    Capitol Visitor Center Meeting Room North, Washington, DC 20510

    Where to Invade Next
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    Where to Invade Next

    Where To Invade Next comedically pursues the serious mission of challenging the conventions and inequities of U.S. social policy.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:30PM EST

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

    Zero-Rating and Net Neutrality
    Zero Rating Net Neutrality

    Zero-Rating and Net Neutrality

    Join us for an explanation and debate about zero-rating on mobile networks.

    In-Person

    12PM – 1:45PM EST

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

    Digital Equity
    Digital Equity

    Digital Equity

    The forum will highlight the results of a nationwide survey of lower-income families, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

    In-Person

    8:30AM – 1PM EST

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