Engage The World 2020
Connecting global citizens invested in awareness and understanding of the world and its people
through substantive virtual programming
The first ever virtual conference of its kind in Vermont
The Vermont Council on World Affairs Engage the World 2020 virtual conference is a four-day summit hosted from Burlington, VT. Join us as we take a closer look at some of the world’s most pressing issues and offer unique opportunities for you to engage in cultural exchange. Hear from local and international experts, take a cooking class with a VCWA exchange alumnus, or participate in an interactive roundtable discussion. Connect with others as we Engage the World.
Agenda Overview
September 21-24, 2020
September 21
Opening Remarks from Senator Leahy
Afternoon Panels
September 22
Country Briefing: Mexico
Guatemalan Cooking Class
Russian Language Class
Film Screening with Director Q+A
September 24
Book Talk
Keynote with Bill McKibben
Regional Briefing: Asia
Special Networking Event - Sponsors Only
September 23
Ugandan Dance Class
Book Talk
Afternoon Panels
Trivia Night with Mad River Distillers
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Meet the Speakers
Senator Patrick Leahy
Bill McKibben
Ambassador Nancy Powell (Ret.)
Ambassador Harriet Elam-Thomas (Ret.)
Ambassador Charles Ray (Ret.)
Ambassador Capricia Marshall (Ret.)
Consul General Alberto Fierro Garza
Elizabeth Shackelford
Anne Galloway
Vera Zakem
Dr. Rebecca Lissner
Tyler Beckleman
Paul Costello
Dr. Michael Green
Professor Galina Evtushenko
Dr. Mamuda Bugre
Chef Jenny Whitehead
Mpanzu Bamenga
Kas Deno
Michael White
Amila Merdzanovic
Anne Grimes