The 2014 Conference on Diversity in International Affairs
A collaborative effort by the Council on Foreign Relations, Global Access Pipeline, & International Career Advancement Program
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
globalaccesspipeline@gmail.com
Where
Council on Foreign Relations
1777 F St NW
Washington, DC, 20006
Contact
Global Access Pipeline
globalaccesspipeline@gmail.com
April 4-5, 2013
at the Council on Foreign Relations, Washington, DC
1777 F St NW, Washington, DC 20006
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The 2014 Conference on Diversity in International Affairs will bring together 250 professionals and students from diverse backgrounds for seminars on foreign policy, professional development, global skills-building, international career opportunities, networking and mentoring. Participants will leave more aware of the skills required and the career and academic opportunities available to enhance their preparedness for leadership in an increasingly diverse and global workforce.
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- Friday evening reception and keynote address by a foreign policy leader.
- Panel discussions on current foreign policy issues.
- Opportunities to engage with foreign policy professionals.
- Workshops on career opportunities in international affairs.
- Information on fellowships and educational programs in foreign policy.
- Skills-based workshops to hone skills required in international affairs.
- Mentoring opportunities.
- 1-on-1 career counseling sessions.
Conference Agenda
Friday, April 4, 2014
5:30 Reception Begins
5:45 - 6:30 Keynote Address
Dr. Vali Nasr, Dean, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University
6:30 -- 7:15 Special Guest Discussion on Diversity in International Affairs
Dr. Susan E. Rice, U.S. National Security Advisor
7:15 - 8:30 Networking Reception
Saturday, April 5, 2014
10:00 - 10:30 Networking Breakfast
10:30 - 10:40 Move to Round 1 Workshops
10:40 - 10:45 Welcome Message (broadcast into breakout rooms)
10:45 - 12:00 Round 1 Workshops:
- Iran and the Middle East
- Scholarships and Fellowships in International Affairs
- Increasing Your Chances of Landing an International Job
- Social Entrepreneurship
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 1:45 Plenary on Development: Women and Youth
1:45 - 2:00 Move to Round 2 Workshops
2:00 - 3:15 Round 2 Workshops:
- Current U.S. Foreign Policy Trends
- Why Study Abroad & How to Fund It?
- Honing Your Writing Skills for Professional Success
- Can Minority Men and Women in International Careers "Lean In?"
3:15 - 3:45 Move to Closing Plenary
3:45 - 5:00 Closing Plenary: How Technology is Changing the World We Live In