Leaders from the corporate sector, academia, civil society and the media exchange ideas about the treatment of workers in developing countries. In partnership with The Jerome A. Chazen Institute of International Business, Columbia Business School

A panel discussion as part of the conference on "Governing a Diverse City in a Democratic Society".

A panel discussion as part of the conference on "Governing a Diverse City in a Democratic Society".

Presented by New York City Global Partners, in partnership with Columbia University in the City of New York's World Leaders Forum and the New York Immigration Coalition.

This Forum brings together governmental leaders, policy professionals, influential citizens, and renowned intellectuals from 18 nations representing 26 cities to examine the challenges and the solutions faced by diverse, democratic global cities. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his critical commissioners discuss the challenges in New York City and the programmatic solutions that have been implemented to address the needs of immigrant communities.

A roundtable discussion with Columbia faculty and the distinguished artists who are collaborating on the production of Tan Dun's The First Emperor, which has its world premiere at the Metropolitan Opera House on December 21. In conjunction with the Metropolitan Opera

These leaders discuss how policies emphasizing individual human security must be integrated with more traditional approaches to state security. Panelists unveil their plans to cooperate across cultures, regions, religions, generations, forms of governments, and the public and private sectors to advocate for these policy changes. In conjunction with Women Leaders Intercultural Forum.

In conjunction with the Weatherhead Policy Forum at the Weatherhead East Asian Institute

A talk by His Excellency Evo Morales, President of Bolivia, and David Choquehuanca, Minister of Foreign Relations of Bolivia. President Morales is the first indigenous head of state elected in Bolivia in over 500 years. His address is followed by a question-and-answer session moderated by Paul J. Anderer, Columbia's Vice Provost for International Relations.

A discussion on economic development and ecological preservation. This country's approach to these issues is setting new global standards.

A talk by Dr. Ivo Sanader, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia. In conjunction with the Harriman Institute

A discussion with distinguished panelists on solutions for some of the world's most pressing problems, such as debt, unfair trade, the "resource curse," the need to curb harmful emissions and world poverty. In conjunction with the Heyman Center, the Committee on Global Thought, and the Initiative for Policy Dialogue