Public Affairs Conference Speakers Information
The Missouri State University Public Affairs Conference is best defined as informed citizens sharing both their professional and personal vantage points with an audience of students, campus members and community.
This page will be continually updated with information of interest to conference speakers. This conference is offered completely free of charge to all attendees and is open to the public. Live closed captioning will be available on all virtual panel sessions.
The 22nd annual Public Affairs Conference entitled, Resilient People, Resilient Future,
consists of an in-person keynote, 4 plenary speakers and 18-20 virtual panel sessions
with moderated Q&A via Zoom Webinar.
Learn about the 2025-26 public affairs theme, meet the Public Affairs Fellow and the
Advisory Committee.
Sept. 16-18, 2025 marks our 22nd conference!
Hear what previous panel speakers say about the conference!
View the 2024 welcome video, schedule and fantastic cadre of speakers!
Answering all your questions about panel design and speaker's panel assignments.
A overview of the process, information needed from speakers and deadlines.
Questions? Please contact us!