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Jessica T. Mathews New Voices Conference
Wed, July 8th, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Rising great power tensions, the end of arms control, renewed proliferation risks, and the expansion of nuclear energy all underscore the urgency of this moment. Developing the new ideas, skills, and perspectives needed to manage nuclear dangers into the future requires engaging talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.
The Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is pleased to be hosting its third Jessica T. Mathews New Voices conference on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The conference will be held in person at Carnegie’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., with the keynote available for registered participants online.
This one-day event for interns, students, and young professionals will provide substantive policy discussions with guest speakers, opportunities for networking and mentorship, and an interactive nuclear session.
Eligible participants include:
- Current undergraduate students
- Anyone who graduated with an undergraduate degree in the last four years (whether currently pursuing further education, working, interning, or looking for employment in the period since)
Attendance is free, and no prior nuclear policy background or experience is needed to participate. Please register to secure your spot as space is limited.
Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast
9:00 a.m. | Welcome Remarks
9:05 - 10:00 a.m. | Keynote Conversation with Jill Hruby
Moderated by Corey Hinderstein
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Coffee Break
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. | Nuclear Risks in the AI Era
Moderated by Jane Darby Menton with Erin Dumbacher, Richard Johnson, Matt Moe, and Jack Shanahan
11:15 - 11:30 a.m. | Coffee Break
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Careers in Nuclear Policy
Moderated by Christopher David LaRoche with Sara Al-Sayed, Alexandra Francis, and Kasia Mendelsohn
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.| Challenges and Opportunities in a New Nuclear Age
Moderated by Tong Zhao with Jarrett Blanc, Shizuka Kuramitsu, Jane Darby Menton, and Pranay Vaddi
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Coffee Break
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Simulation
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Reception
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.