Politics in Focus 2019

A political risk conference for students Interested in a career in political risk? Want to meet leading industry experts like Ian Bremmer? Register to attend Eurasia Group's second annual "Politics in Focus" conference!

Held at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) on 16 September 2019, "Politics in Focus” is the premier networking event for students interested in political risk. The conference will feature Eurasia Group founder and President Ian Bremmer as well as analysts who specialize in topics ranging from the US-China trade war to Latin America and the impact of technology on global politics. Bremmer will also be teaching a spring 2020 Applied Geopolitics course at Columbia SIPA.

At the conference, you'll have the opportunity to hear them in conversation discussing geopolitical trends, ask questions about the top political issues of the day, and mingle with them during a post-panel reception. Members of our People team will also be available to discuss career and internship opportunities at Eurasia Group. For more information about open positions and our recruitment process, please visit www.eurasiagroup.net/careers.

The conference will be held from 10:00am to 2pm ET. Lunch will be provided for all registered guests.

Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot! The first 130 people to register are guaranteed a space. Everyone that registers after that is welcome to watch via livestream.
  Conference agenda

• 10am – Welcome
• 10:10am – 11am – Panel discussion
  • Michael Hirson, Practice Head, China and Northeast Asia
  • Carlos Petersen, Senior Analyst, Latin America
  • Thao Nguyen Kelly, Analyst, Geo-Technology
  • Nicholas Consonery, Director, Global Markets Research & Strategy (moderator)
• 11am – 12pm – GZERO Media screening
• 12pm – 12:15pm – Lunch
• 12:15pm – 1:15pm – Keynote address with Ian Bremmer
• 1:15 – 2pm – Closing remarks/People team will be available to answer questions about jobs and internships at Eurasia Group. For more information about open positions and our recruitment process, please visit www.eurasiagroup.net/careers.