Published: April 4, 2023

The 75th Conference on World Affairs will be held on campus April 12–14, bringing together worldwide experts to offer a range of opinions and solutions to the global climate crisis. The conference is free, and students do not need to register.

Similar to years past, conference organizers have pulled together a student-specific list of panels and programs. Drop by and experience the conference that has been bringing people together in Boulder for 75 years. Browse the full conference schedule, or read through the curated list below.

Thursday, April 13

Surviving the Elements: Climate Impacts on Winter Sports, Travel and Dining
 11 a.m.–12:10 p.m. UMC Center Ballroom

Green Jobs and Careers
​ 11 a.m.–12:10 p.m.  UMC Center Ballroom

How Climate Change Impacts National Security
​ 11 a.m.–12:10 p.m. UMC East Ballroom

Food for the Future
​ 2–3:10 p.m.  UMC Center Ballroom

Incentives and Barriers to Scaling New Technologies
​ 2–3:10 p.m. UMC Center Ballroom

Sustainable Cities: Urban Design for a Green Future
​ 3:30–4:40 p.m. UMC East Ballroom

Friday, April 14

Colorado River Crisis: How Did We Get Here?
​ 9–10:10 a.m. UMC Center Ballroom

Democracy in Hotter Times
​ 10:30–11:40 a.m. UMC Center Ballroom

Human Displacement: Managing the Effects From Climate Crises
​ 1:30–2:40 p.m. UMC East Ballroom