Conference Organizing Committee
Program Chair:
Dr. Todd Ayoung. CCE Pratt Institute.
Sponsorship Chair:
Dr. Ji Chen, University of Colorado Denver.
Organizing Chair:
Dr. Lei Liu, Harvard Medical School.
Scientific Chair:
Dr. Shar Simpson. Columbia University.
Technical Chair:
Dr. Barbara Rossi. University of Oxford.
Public Relations Chair:
Mr. Allen Espinosa.
Editors
Lei Liu.
Jianhua Shi.
Stephen Thomas.
YunPeng Wang.
Keynote Speaker
Todd AyoungAdjunct Associate Professor, CCE Pratt Institute
Shar SimpsonColumbia University
Michelle R. KaufmanJohns Hopkins University
Keynote Speech
"Cultural Identity in a Globalized World: Navigating Tradition and Change"
This keynote will explore how globalization is influencing cultural identity, examining the balance between preserving cultural heritage and adapting to a rapidly changing world.
"The Power of Art: Shaping Narratives and Social Movements"
TThis speech will focus on the transformative role of art in societal change, looking at how artists and cultural leaders have used creative expression to influence social movements and global dialogues.
"Preserving Heritage: The Challenges and Opportunities of Cultural Conservation"
This keynote will delve into the importance of preserving cultural heritage, discussing the challenges faced in maintaining historical sites, artifacts, and traditions in the face of modern development and political change.
Alsa Conference Member
Alex CarterLondon School of Economics and Political Science
Brian McGrathParsons School of Design
Achilles VenetouliasColumbia University
Freya BaetensUniversity of Oxford
Francesco MuschitielloCambridge University
David ZaxCornell University
Mahesh SrinivasanUniversity of California, Berkeley
Marcel NutzColumbia University