Registration for the Decennial Conference and our Lunch & Keynote is now closed. Please email ashlieb@bu.edu to be added to our waitlist.
The Pardee School of Global Studies is pleased to invite you to join our celebration of the school’s 10-year anniversary. This is a unique opportunity to align with a rapidly growing institution that is actively engaged in the future of international affairs and fulfill its mission to advance human progress.
For the full agenda and speaker line-up visit the
From Foundation to Future webpage.
Decennial Conference
**Please note the Decennial Conference and Lunch & Keynote are currently sold out. Please email Ashlie Bermudez at ashlieb@bu.edu to be placed on the waitlist, and use the Registration button above to reserve tickets to the Decennial Gala!**
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Boston University Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences
Morning Panels
Boston in the World: Local Institutions Shaping Global Change
This panel brings together leaders from the city’s vibrant international affairs community to share how their organizations are tackling global challenges, fostering international partnerships, and advancing Boston’s role on the world stage. Learn how the city’s unique blend of innovation, education, and culture positions it as a key player in shaping the future of international relations.
Advancing Human Progress Through Peacebuilding and Development
This panel discusses the journeys of four dynamic Pardee alumni who have dedicated their careers to advancing peace, development, and the well-being of children in conflict. They’ll share their experiences navigating complex global challenges and how their Pardee education influenced their paths to creating lasting change in communities worldwide.
BU Students, Alumni, and Faculty/Staff: Free
Guests: Free
Lunch & Keynote
**Please note the Decennial Conference and Lunch & Keynote are currently sold out. Please email Ashlie Bermudez at ashlieb@bu.edu to be placed on the waitlist, and use the Registration button above to reserve tickets to the Decennial Gala!**
1:00 - 2:30PM
Metcalf Trustee Center
Featuring Carrie Hessler-Radelet, President & CEO of Global Communities and Former Director of the Peace Corps as the keynote speaker.
BU Students, Alumni, and Faculty/Staff: Free
Guests: $50
Decennial Gala
5:30 – 9:00 PM
Metcalf Trustee Center
Black Tie Optional
This special occasion will commemorate a decade of extraordinary achievements and contributions to international affairs. We'll honor key individuals who have played a vital role in our success, while also looking forward to the next chapter in Pardee’s journey.
Pardee Faculty/Staff: Free
Students & Young Alumni (2014-2024): $60
Alumni: $100
Guests: $150
Directions
Boston University
Decennial Conference
Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences
665 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Lunch, Keynote, and Decennial Gala
Metcalf Trustee Center
9th Floor
1 Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215