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. Panels will be recorded and available for access to Missouri State
University students thru the end of the fall semester. Students wish to watch multiple
sessions for classes, etc. and cannot always watch during the live session.
The 23rd annual Public Affairs Conference entitled, The We Factor: Building Connections
that Matter, consists of an in-person keynote, 4 in-person plenary speakers and 18
virtual panel sessions with moderated Q&A via Zoom Webinar.
Learn about the 2026-27 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 2025 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!
