A public affairs signature event
The 21st Public Affairs Conference is Sept. 24-26, 2024. Free and open to the public,
this year's conference offers a mix of in-person speakers and live virtual panels.
hello from the conference chair
Welcome, I am Dr. John Schmalzbauer and I hope you can join us Sept. 24-26 as this year's conference explores the many ways that Americans engage in and balance individual rights and communal
responsibilities. There are plenty of options to participate - in-person or virtually!
Learn more about this year's public affairs and conference theme
Learn more about this year's public affairs and conference theme
Both in-person and virtual options
View the agenda for virtual panels and in-person events.
Free and open to the public
Access information on conference format, parking and more.
Keynote speaker
Free and open to the public, Brooke Shield's presentation is in-person only at 7 p.m.
Sept. 24 at Juanita K Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The MSU Foundation provides
a special VIP event at a per person cost.
National and International
View the full cadre of plenary speakers and panelists from across the country and
internationally who will share their perspectives on some of today's pressing topics.