Examine the changing political and economic landscape of Latin America and the Caribbean through the lens of Cuba, Venezuela, and the region’s future in an era shaped by renewed global competition and debate over a modern Monroe Doctrine. Explore how U.S. policy under President Trump—focused on sanctions, migration, energy markets, trade, and competition with China and Russia—is reshaping relationships across the hemisphere.

Featuring diplomats, policy experts, and regional leaders, this program looks at how countries are responding to instability while identifying new opportunities for growth, innovation, and cooperation. Gain practical insight into U.S.–Latin America relations, regional influence, and the next chapter for the Americas—while connecting with key players and learning about career paths and job opportunities across government, policy, business, and international affairs.

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Examine U.S. engagement in the Middle East through diplomacy, economic cooperation, and regional strategy, with a focus on the Abraham Accords and partnerships with countries such as the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco. Featuring perspectives from embassy and policy leaders, the discussion unpacks how trade, security, energy, and innovation shape U.S. foreign policy and regional stability. Learn how initiatives like AASPIRE—the Abraham Accords Science Partnership for Innovation and Research Excellence—support collaboration in science, technology, and people-to-people engagement across the region while gaining practical tools to analyze international influence and global policymaking.

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Examine how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming the economy, government, and everyday life in a moment where Washington is shaping the rules of the next digital era. Explore the future of AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, biotechnology, robotics, and digital infrastructure as nations and industries compete to lead the next wave of innovation.

Featuring perspectives from policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts, this program also highlights major national efforts like the Genesis Mission, a cross-sector initiative focused on accelerating breakthroughs in science, technology, and advanced research through coordinated public and private collaboration. The discussion unpacks how regulation, ethics, workforce development, and global competition are shaping what comes next.

Gain practical tools to understand the policy, business, and societal impact of the technologies redefining tomorrow.

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Learn how communications shape policy, influence public opinion and drive organizational strategy in the nation’s capital—and how to build your own communications brand. A panel of professionals from Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and the advocacy space will share real-world insights from the frontlines of messaging.

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