High School Conference at Yale University
Are you a high school student passionate about international affairs and eager to explore the complexities of real-world global politics? Join us at Yale University for an immersive and thought-provoking foreign policy conference!
Theme: U.S. Technological Engagement in the Indo-Pacific
Research Question: How can the U.S. stay competitive in the development of AI and other critical and emerging technologies?
This immersive in-person event offers you a unique opportunity to engage with Yale students, professors, top-tier speakers, and like-minded high school peers from around the nation as you dive deep into one of the most pressing questions of our time.
Date: October 25th - 27th
Location: Yale University, New Haven, CT
Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of U.S. foreign policy. Apply now and be part of a generation that will redefine global leadership!
What You'll Gain
Through keynote speeches, debates, panel discussions, and collaborative breakout sessions, you will:
Gain Insight into the current and future role of the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific region by engaging with experts and peers in focused discussions.
Develop Critical Thinking Skills as you analyze complex global issues, participate in research symposiums, and contribute to your team’s white paper.
Enhance Your Leadership Abilities by working closely with your group to strategize, draft, and present your findings to Yale professors and policymakers.
Experience Yale firsthand through campus tours, dining in historic halls, and social events that connect you with the vibrant Yale community.
Your Path to Impact
Whether you aspire to be a diplomat, policy analyst, or global leader, this conference is your chance to start making a difference in the world today.
What is Included?
Two nights of housing
Two days of meals
Social events
A tour of the Yale campus
Speaker events and fireside chats with numerous high-level current/former government officials
Much much more!
If this interests you, fill out the application form below!
Additional Information
Throughout the conference, groups of students will be writing a policy paper explaining how the U.S. can stay competitive in the development of AI and other critical and emerging technologies.
All students will get the opportunity to present their finished product in front of a panel of Yale professors. The top two groups with the best policy papers will get the opportunity to present their work in front of a panel of think tank scholars and policymakers.
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Speakers
You’ll have the opportunity to hear from leading experts in the foreign affairs landscape, including senior policymakers, advisors to the highest levels of government, and distinguished scholars. These sessions are designed to provide deep insights and provoke thoughtful discussions, preparing you to tackle some of the most pressing issues in international politics today.
Amit Mital
Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director at the National Security Council, the White House
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