Ray Suarez Moderates Panel Exploring Global Talent Flows at NAFSA Conference
LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2009 - During the second day of NAFSA's Annual Conference taking place in Los Angeles, a dynamic expert panel moderated by Ray Suarez, senior correspondent with
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, will examine the implications of "brain drain" and "brain gain" and analyze the political economy of the global exchange of skilled, highly educated workers. Prominent academics, international activists, and thought leaders will offer their insights on how international educators are affected as they work on the front lines of the international flow of talent and ideas. The panel begins at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Early arrival is strongly advised for reporters interested in covering this event.
The distinguished group of panelists includes Duke University researcher and technology pioneer Vivek Wadhwa; AnnaLee Saxenian, dean of the University California-Berkeley School of Information; Demetrios Papademetriou, president and co-founder of the Migration Policy Institute; and Luis Guarnizo, chair of the community studies and development program at the University of California-Davis.
NAFSA's annual conference is the world's largest gathering of professionals in international educational exchange. More than 7,000 participants from 100 countries are expected this year. The conference runs through Friday, May 29.
Other conference highlights for Wednesday, May 27:
- Conference concurrent sessions will run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These sessions are open to the news media. No reserved seating will be available, and prompt arrival is advised. You can view a complete listing of NAFSA's 2009 Conference Educational Offerings online.
- Over 400 organizations are exhibiting at the conference's International Education Expo. The Expo, located at the Los Angeles Convention Center, will be open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Wednesday.
- Pre-registration is closed. Reporters may register on-site, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
- A plenary event anchors each day of the NAFSA conference this week. See all the 2009 plenary speakers
The NAFSA Press Pass includes admission to the NAFSA Conference and Expo between Tuesday, May 26, and Friday, May 29, for the plenary speeches, the opening and closing celebrations, the International Education Expo, and the concurrent sessions. In many session and seminar rooms, seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. No reserved seating for news media will be available, and prompt arrival is advised. Conference workshops, private events, special events that require pre-registration or payment of a fee, and meetings of NAFSA leadership and member groups are closed to the news media.
For advance or on-site help, to schedule interviews, or to arrange a quick guided orientation to the conference, contact andya@nafsa.org.
