The National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) has unveiled an impressive roster of speakers for its upcoming 2024 conference, "#NCoC2024: Renewing Civic Health." Set to take place on December 10th at Planet Word in Washington, D.C., this event promises to be a gathering of influential thought leaders in the realm of civic engagement and democratic participation.
These speakers will address critical aspects of civic health, ranging from digital democracy to inclusive participation strategies. Early bird ticket are now available with a $50 discount, but this special pricing ends next week. Don't miss the chance to secure your spot at this reduced rate!
Opening Conversation
The conference will begin with a high-profile opening discussion, moderated by Katie Harbath, CEO and Founder of Anchor Change and Board Chair of the National Conference on Citizenship.
This conversation will feature:
- Sam Feist, CEO of C-SPAN and former Washington Bureau Chief of CNN.
- Katherine Maher, CEO of National Public Radio (NPR).
Featured Speakers
The lineup includes a diverse group of experts and practitioners in various aspects of civic health:
- Aliya Bhatia, Executive Director of Vot-ER
- Cara Brumfield, Senior Policy Analyst at Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality
- Marjan Ehsassi, Executive Director of FIDE - North America
- Lizette Escobedo, Vice President of Government Relations & Civic Engagement at AltaMed Health Services
- Stefanie Friedhoff, Co-founder and co-director of the Information Futures Lab at Brown University
- Darryl Holliday, Co-founder and News Lab Director at City Bureau
- Matt Leighninger, Director of the Center for Democracy Innovation
- Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean, President of Fair Count
- Audra Watson, Chief of Youth Civic Programs at the Institute for Citizens & Scholars
Design Contest
NCoC is also hosting a design contest for the conference. Participants can submit creative designs representing "Renewing Civic Health" for a chance to have their work featured on conference materials and win a cash prize. More details and submission guidelines here .
