2016 Human Rights Summit Agenda
DECEMBER 13, 2016, The Newseum, Knight Conference Center, 7th Floor
12:00pm-5:00pm
Times and speakers are subject to change.
12:00pm | Doors Open - Lunch |
Welcome and Opening MessageElisa MassiminoPresident & CEO, Human Rights First |
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12:30pm |
Presentation of the 2016 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of LibertyDaryl A. Libow Janvier Murairi Bakihanaye |
1:00pm |
Keynote Address: Business and Human RightsMichael Posner Eric Biel |
1:30pm |
Discussion: American Leadership & National SecurityIntroduction by Scott Cooper General Carter Ham Elisa Massimino |
2:20pm |
Networking Break |
2:35pm |
Discussion: The U.S. Role in Meeting Global Challenges to Democracy and Human RightsIntroduction by Zachary Silverstein Moderator: Josh Rogin U.S. Ambassador Reuben E. Brigety II U.S. Ambassador William B. Taylor, Jr. |
3:30pm |
Keynote Address: |
4:00pm |
Discussion: The Fight to End Modern SlaveryIntroduction by Amy Sobel Moderator: General Charles C. Krulak, USMC (Ret.) Marilyn Carlson Nelson Luis C.deBaca Todd C. Frankel |
5:30pm |
2016 Beacon Prize Reception (by invitation only) |