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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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    Safer Cities
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    Safer Cities

    New America, in partnership with UN-Habitat, the importance of universal access to safe public spaces in every city and for every citizen.

    In-Person

    10AM – 12:30PM EST

    Wollman Hall, The New School
    65 West 11th Street, Room B500, New York, NY 10003

    A Post-Iran Deal Security Agenda
    Post Iran Deal

    A Post-Iran Deal Security Agenda

    Join New America as we present a panel of experts with experience at high levels in Washington and Tehran.

    In-Person

    9AM – 10:30AM EST

    New America
    1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036

    From Application to Enrollment
    From Application to Enrollment

    From Application to Enrollment

    Prospective students often start their college searches with high expectations, but soon into their exploration, with high anxiety.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EST

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

    Telecom Data Hackathon
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    Telecom Data Hackathon

    Join DC Legal Hackers and the Open Technology Institute for a Telecom Data Hackathon.

    In-Person

    9AM – 3PM EST

    New America
    1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036

    Shaky Ground
    Shaky Ground

    Shaky Ground

    Bethany McLean was the first reporter to expose Enron’s accounting fraud in 2001. Now, she’s turned her sights on the mortgage industry.

    In-Person

    10AM – 11:30AM EST

    New America
    1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036

    Choosing College
    Choosing College

    Choosing College

    Recent survey research from New America and Public Agenda better understand the expectations and concerns of today’s students.

    In-Person

    9AM – 11:30AM EST

    New America
    1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036

    Women’s Decision 2016 (Part 1)
    Women's Decision

    Women’s Decision 2016 (Part 1)

    Join New America’s for a conversation about how anxiety may shape the electoral landscape.

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

    New America
    1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036

    America’s Most Innovative College Presidents
    American's Most Innovative College Presidents

    America’s Most Innovative College Presidents

    In collaboration with Washington Monthly Magazine, a discussion on the magazine’s 2015 College Guide and Rankings.

    In-Person

    9:30AM – 11AM EST

    New America
    1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036

    Turning the Tide
    Turning the Tide

    Turning the Tide

    After two decades of politicians competing to be the “toughest on crime,” what impact will a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill have?

    In-Person

    8:30AM – 10AM EST

    New America
    1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036

    Building Strong Readers in Minnesota
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    Building Strong Readers in Minnesota

    A new brief to be released by New America’s Early Education Initiative explores Minnesota’s PreK-3rd grade education policies.

    In-Person

    2:30PM – 4:30PM EST

    Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
    225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401

    The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America
    The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights

    The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America

    Ari Berman tells the story of the transformation of the country under the VRA, as well as the counterrevolutionary efforts to undermine it.

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

    New America
    1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036

    Extraordinary Entrepreneurs, Unlikely Places
    Extraodinary Entrepreneurs, Unlikely Places

    Extraordinary Entrepreneurs, Unlikely Places

    The next Steve Jobs is just as likely to come from Lagos, Lahore, Monterrey or Mumbai as from Silicon Valley.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EST

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

    Tomorrow We Disappear
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    Tomorrow We Disappear

    In a new film, the artists of the Kathputli colony fight the loss of culture and tradition that gentrification brings about.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:30PM EST

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

    We Come As Friends
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    We Come As Friends

    A new film by Hubert Sauper explores the fledgling country of South Sudan from a tiny, homemade tin and canvas airplane.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:30PM EST

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

    #LegalHack Open Educational Resources
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    #LegalHack Open Educational Resources

    If the federal government pays for educational resources to be developed, should those resources belong in the public commons?

    In-Person

    6PM – 8PM EST

    New America
    1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036