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 21st annual Public Affairs Conference entitled, Between the One and the Many: Considering Community and Individualism, consists of 18 virtual panel sessions with moderated Q&A via Zoom Webinar and 4 in-person keynote and plenary speakers.  
Learn about the 2024-25 public affairs theme, meet the Public Affairs Fellow and the Advisory Committee.
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Sept. 24-26, 2024 marks our 21st annual Conference!
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Hear what previous panel speakers say about the conference!
View the 2023 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!