Global Summit XVI
Thursday, October 17, 2024 through Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Jefferson Educational Society and Gannon University.
Join us, for our 16th year of serving the Erie community with a new Global Summit lineup of groundbreaking researchers, writers, and presenters. The JES invites speakers from around the world to speak on a broad range of globally important issues each year as part of our Global Summit Speaker Series.
Thomas B. Hagen Dignitas Award Winners:
2011: Steve Scully; 2012: Barry Casselman; 2013: Harry Markopolos; 2014: Sister Joan Chittister; 2015: Drs. John and Silvia Ferretti; 2016: Hon. Tom Ridge; 2017: Lt. Gen. James Dubik, Ret.; 2018: James and Deborah Fallows; 2019: Eleanor Smeal; 2021: Robert Pape; 2022: Rev. Charles Brock; 2023: Major General Ed Bolten; 2024: Fred Biletnikoff
EVENT TIMES
Thu
17
Oct
A Conversation with Liz Cheney and Sr. Joan Chittister
Featuring: Liz Cheney and Sr. Joan Chittister
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sun
20
Oct
Tue
22
Oct
Artificial Intelligence: Where is the Technology Headed, and How is It Impacting Businesses and Consumers?
Featuring: Tristan Hoag
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tue
29
Oct
An Evening with Heather Cox Richardson and Tom Nichols
Featuring: Heather Cox Richardson and Tom Nichols
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed
30
Oct
Mon
4
Nov
The American Dream is Not Dead (But Populism Could Kill It)
Featuring: Michael Strain, Ph.D.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed
6
Nov
The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself For Everyone's Gain
Featuring: Joe Davis
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu
7
Nov
Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet
Featuring: Marian L. Tupy
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri
8
Nov
From Erie to the Hall of Fame: Life, Legacy of Fred Biletnikoff – the 2024 Recipient of the Thomas B. Hagen Dignitas Award
Featuring: Fred Biletnikoff
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Mon
11
Nov
Leading a Diverse Workforce Today and Tomorrow: A Panel Discussion featuring high ranking officials from the FAA, Aerospace Corp., and More
Featuring: Maj. Gen. Ed Bolton Jr., Angelia G. Neal, Dr. Karen J. Bolton, and Via Van Liew
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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