The 2015 Conference on Diversity in International Affairs 

A collaborative effort by the Council on Foreign Relations, Global Access Pipeline, & International Career Advancement Program


 

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The Conference on Diversity in International Affairs is made possible by the generous support of the Robina Foundation.

When

Friday April 10, 2015 at 5:30 PM EDT
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Saturday April 11, 2015 at 5:00 PM EDT
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Where

Council on Foreign Relations 

1777 F St NW

Washington, DC, 20006

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April 10-11, 2015

at the Council on Foreign Relations, Washington, DC

1777 F St NW, Washington, DC 20006

 



The 2015 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.
  


 
  • 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.

 

Conference Agenda

Friday, April 10, 2015

5:30                        Registration and Reception

6:00 - 6:10  Welcome Address
  James M. Lindsay, Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg
  Chair, Council on Foreign Relations


6:10 -- 7:25            Keynote Address

                               Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Global Wealth Management, Managing Director and Senior
                               Client Advisor, Morgan Stanley and Chair of the National Women’s Business Council
  Presider: Elizabeth Dahan, Vice President, Albring Stonebridge Group

7:25 - 8:30              Networking Reception

 

Saturday, April 11, 2015

10:00 - 10:30 Registration and 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:  

- Working in Foreign Policy: Lessons Learned

- Developing Comptetitive Applications: Fellowships, Scholarships, and More

- Speed Networking

- Human Rights Defender: Different Approaches & Actors

12:00 - 12:45            Lunch

12:45 - 1:45              Plenary: World Economic Update

1:45 - 2:00                 Move to Round 2 Workshops

2:00 - 3:15                 Round 2 Workshops:

- Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness

- Knowing Your Brand 

- Honing Your Writing Skills for Professional Success

- How Racial Demographics are Remaking U.S. Foreign Policy

3:15 - 3:45                 Move to Closing Plenary

3:45 - 5:00                 Closing Plenary