We’re excited to unveil a selection of impressive speakers who will join us for #NCoC2024: Renewing Civic Health, on December 10th at Planet Word in Washington, D.C. While we continue to finalize the complete agenda, we invite you to book your tickets now to make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to hear from these influential thought leaders.

Opening Conversation with:

  • Sam Feist, CEO of C-SPAN and former Washington Bureau Chief of CNN
  • Katherine Maher, CEO of National Public Radio
  • Moderated by Katie Harbath, CEO and Founder, Anchor Change and Board Chair, National Conference on Citizenship

#NCoC2024 Speakers and Moderators:

  • Aliya Bhatia: Executive Director of Vot-ER, championing healthcare-based voter registration
  • Cara Brumfield: Senior Policy Analyst at Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality, focusing on economic security and civic participation
  • Marjan Ehsassi: Executive Director of FIDE – North America (the Federation for Innovation in Democracy – North America) and experienced leader in global democracy and civic engagement initiatives
  • Lizette Escobedo: Vice President of Government Relations & Civic Engagement · AltaMed Health Services and accomplished strategist in civic engagement and community empowerment
  • Stefanie Friedhoff: Co-founder and co-director of the Information Futures Lab (IFL), Professor of the Practice, and Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation at the Brown University School of Public Health
  • Darryl Holliday: Co-founder and News Lab Director at City Bureau, pioneering civic journalism and community engagement
  • Matt Leighninger: Director, Center for Democracy Innovation and expert in public participation and democratic governance
  • Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean: President of Fair Count, leading initiatives in civic engagement and census participation
  • Audra Watson: Chief of Youth Civic Programs at the Institute for Citizens & Scholars and renowned educator on equity in civic participation

These thought leaders and many more will address critical aspects of civic health, from digital democracy to inclusive participation strategies.