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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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    Activating Citizens: Organizing for Change in the Digital Era
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    Activating Citizens: Organizing for Change in the Digital Era

    Why are some civic associations better than others at getting—and keeping—people involved in activism?

    In-Person

    9:30AM – 11AM EST

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

    Ebola and Other Emerging Infectious Disease Threats
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    Ebola and Other Emerging Infectious Disease Threats

    The conference will explore what is known about these infectious diseases, what must be done to prevent and contain their spread.

    In-Person

    8:30AM – 1PM EST

    Embassy of Italy
    3000 Whitehaven St NW, Washington, DC 20008

    Jerusalem: Flashpoint for Regional & Global Conflict
    Jerusalem: Flashpoint for Regional & Global Conflict

    Jerusalem: Flashpoint for Regional & Global Conflict

    Join New America NYC for a conversation about the diplomatic, legal and historical issues related to Jerusalem.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EST

    New America NYC
    199 Lafayette Street, Suite 3B, New York, NY 10012

    The U.S., Israel and the Regional Dimensions of an Iran Nuclear Deal
    US, Israel, and the Iranian Nuclear Deal

    The U.S., Israel and the Regional Dimensions of an Iran Nuclear Deal

    Join New America as we bring together an panel of experts for a discussion on regional security in the Middle East.

    In-Person

    3PM – 4:30PM EST

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

    Curbing Corruption
    Curbing Corruption

    Curbing Corruption

    In new books, Zephyr Teachout and Janine Wedel address the unique surge in corruption and unaccountability in politics and society.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EST

    New America NYC
    199 Lafayette Street, Suite 3B, New York, NY 10012

    Cashing in on Digital Aid Payments
    Cashing in on digital aid payments

    Cashing in on Digital Aid Payments

    Recent studies point to digital payments of cash assistance for humanitarian and development aid are having an increasingly positive impact.

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

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

    Freedom Summer and Ferguson, MO
    Freedom Summer and Ferguson, MO

    Freedom Summer and Ferguson, MO

    Join New America NYC for a screening of segments from Freedom Summer side-by-side with new videos from Ferguson, MO.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:30PM EST

    New America NYC
    199 Lafayette Street, Suite 3B, New York, NY 10012

    Warrior Diplomat
    Warrior Diplomats

    Warrior Diplomat

    From the Vice President’s office to the mountains of Afghanistan, Michael B. Waltz knows war and strategy from both sides of the desk.

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

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

    The Responsive City
    The Responsive City

    The Responsive City

    How can emerging technologies and data analytics improve life in our cities? How to we enshrine democratic discourse and participation?

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EST

    New America NYC
    199 Lafayette Street, Suite 3B, New York, NY 10012

    Getting Older: How We’re Coping with Working and Living Longer
    Getting Older

    Getting Older: How We’re Coping with Working and Living Longer

    Increasing life expectancies and a weak job market mean that many are caring for elderly parents and providing for adult children—or both.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EST

    New America NYC
    199 Lafayette Street, Suite 3B, New York, NY 10012

    @War: The Rise of the Military-Internet Complex
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    @War: The Rise of the Military-Internet Complex

    New America welcomes Shane Harris, author of the new book @War, and Peter Bergen for a discussion about America’s military-internet complex.

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

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

    The Good War
    The Good War

    The Good War

    The story of how this good war went so bad may well turn out to be a defining tragedy of the 21st century.

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

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

    The Great Net Neutrality Debate
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    The Great Net Neutrality Debate

    Everyone wants a “free and open Internet.” But for a decade, a debate has raged over what, exactly, this means.

    In-Person

    11:30AM – 1:30PM EST

    U.S. Congress
    2322 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515

    Red Army
    Red Army

    Red Army

    Join New America NYC for a screening of Red Army, followed by a conversation with the film’s director, Gabe Polsky.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:30PM EST

    New America NYC
    199 Lafayette Street, Suite 3B, New York, NY 10012

    The Future of Reproduction
    The future of reproduction

    The Future of Reproduction

    The future of the reproductive sciences is full of possibilities, but what questions need to be answered before we get there?

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 3:20PM EST

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