[wanabidii] Press Releases: 6th Annual Generation Prague Conference

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: 6th Annual Generation Prague Conference 06/30/2015 03:18 PM EDT 6th Annual Generation Prague Conference Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 30, 2015 From July 15-17, the Department of State, in partnership with The George Washington University Elliott School for International Affairs, will host the 6th Annual Generation Prague Conference. In April 2009, President Obama delivered a speech in Prague, Czech Republic, stating America's commitment to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons. President Obama acknowledged that “this goal will not be reached quickly – perhaps not in [his] lifetime.” Knowing this, President Obama encouraged the youth of America and indeed, the youth of the world to take on the difficult task of arms control and nonproliferation. “[I]n your generation, I see the spirit we need in this endeavor -- an optimism that beats in the hearts of so many young people around the world. It’s that refusal to accept the world as it is, the imagination to see the world as it ought to be, and the courage to turn that vision into reality.” With this charge in mind, the Department of State holds an annual conference devoted to educating younger generations on international security and nuclear policy. The theme of this year’s conference is “Bridging Divides, Defining the Future” and speakers range from Senior Administration Officials to emerging experts in the field. This conference is open to people of all ages. To view the agenda and RSVP, visit www.state.gov/t/generationprague. For general inquiries, email: GenerationPrague@state.gov. For updates on Twitter: #GenPrague6 The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520