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When Congress Worked
A Conversation with Chris Matthews & Bob Cusack
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
In an era of unprecedented congressional gridlock we'll take a closer look at bipartisan politics and the lost art of compromise in a one-on-one conversation with Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC’s Hardball and author of the New York Times bestseller, "Tip and the Gipper - When Politics Worked."
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The New Face of Energy:
A Discussion with Latino Leaders on Energy Policy
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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As the U.S. Latino population tops 55 million, the political and economic outlook for Latinos is increasingly intertwined with the nation’s political and economic outlook. The energy sector employs millions of Americans, and energy and environmental issues factor into campaigns across the country. At the Democratic National Convention, join The Hill Latino and The Latino Coalition for a discussion on how issues around energy and the environment will shape the Latino vote and the economy.
Moderated by:
Rafael Bernal, The Hill Latino
Featured speakers include:
Rep. Henry Cuellar, (D-Tex)
Elgie Holstein, Senior Director for Strategic Planning, Environmental Defense Fund
Mark Hugo Lopez, Director of Hispanic Research, Pew Research Center
Gov. Bill Richardson, (D-N.M.)
Tony Sanchez, Senior Vice President, Government and Community Strategy, NV Energy
Geisha Williams, President, Electric, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
For speaker bios, visit here.
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The Hill's Hospitality Suite
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Each afternoon, The Hill opens its hub space to convention attendees to drop in and refresh and recharge. Grab a cup of coffee, a quick bite, and plug in your phone to jumpstart your battery before the primetime action!
Empowerment Stations sponsored by:
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Pints & Predictions with The Hill
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Hosted by The Hill's Bob Cusack
The Hill will open the taps and invites campaign executives, pollsters, and political pundits to share their take on the politics of the day in conversation with a senior member of The Hill's editorial team.
Featured speakers include:
Abby Auerbach, Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for TVB
Celinda Lake, Democratic Pollster and Strategist
Simon Rosenberg, President & Founder, New Democrat Network
For speaker bios, visit here.
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Whose Issues Are They?
The Politics of Work, Childcare and Family in an Election Year
9:00 am to 10:45 am
Childcare is one driver of economic insecurity for many Americans. Issues that political observers long considered "women's issues" – including child care, paid leave, and equal pay – are now being recognized as economic issues that affect all families. What is driving this shift? How are candidates and policymakers framing their agendas to include them? How are political platforms shifting to include work and family issues under broader messages about economic opportunity?
Featured speakers include:
Kate Black, Executive Director, American Women
Heather Boushey, Executive Director and Chief Economist at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth and a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress
Helen Burt, SVP, External Affairs, PG&E
Rep. Katherine Clark, (D-CT)
Fatima Goss Graves, Senior Vice President for Program, National Women's Law Center
Vivien Labaton, Co-Executive Director, Make it Work Action
Celinda Lake, Democratic Pollster and Strategist
Tonia McMillian, Executive Board Member, SEIU Local 99, Child Care Provider
Hilda Solis, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Fmr. U.S. Secretary of Labor
Rochean Wilder, Parent Advocate
For speaker bios, visit here.
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Back to the Homefront:
A Discussion on Training & Employment Opportunities for Veterans
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Hosted by The Hill's COO, Sheila Casey, Military Spouse
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As formal combat operations slow abroad and increased numbers of U.S. servicemembers return from overseas, they look to successfully transition back into civilian life. A critical part of their transition involves returning to the workforce, many bringing with them new and unique skill sets. How can policymakers and industry collaborate to tackle the large unemployment rate for veterans and ensure that they are provided with the proper tools to succeed?
Moderated by:
Eric Eversole, Hiring Our Heroes
Featured speakers include:
LTG Dan Christman, USA (Ret.)
Todd Connor, Bunker Labs
Carol Eggert, Vice President Military & Veterans Affairs, Comcast
Verna Jones, The American Legion
Blayne Smith, Team Red, White & Blue
For speaker bios, visit here.
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The Hill's Hospitality Suite
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Each afternoon, The Hill opens its hub space to convention attendees to drop in and refresh and recharge. Grab a cup of coffee, a quick bite, and plug in your phone to jumpstart your battery before the primetime action!
Empowerment Stations sponsored by:
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Pints & Predictions with The Hill
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Hosted by The Hill's Bob Cusack
The Hill will open the taps and invites campaign executives, pollsters, and political pundits to share their take on the politics of the day in conversation with a senior member of The Hill's editorial team.
Featured speakers include:
Sen. Capri Cafaro, Ohio State Senator (District 32) & Former Ohio Senate Minority Leader
Chris Kofinis, CEO, Park Street Strategies
Penny Lee, Democratic Strategist & Former Executive Director of Democratic Governors Association
For speaker bios, visit here.
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Real Estate & the U.S. Economy:
A Policy Discussion on 2017 & Beyond
10:00 am to 11:30 am
The U.S. real estate industry generates more than 20 percent of America’s GDP, employs more than 9 million people, and produces nearly two-thirds of the taxes raised by local governments for essential public services.
What is the relationship between the strength of the U.S. real estate market and the overall health of the economy? How do demographic shifts affect real estate trends? How will economic policy decisions in 2017 and beyond affect the strength of the real estate market? How can the real estate industry and government leaders work together to make homeownership and financial capital more accessible to first-time buyers, Millennials, and minorities? What policy and regulatory reforms are needed to maintain credit market capacity and capital formation? What innovations in technology and sustainability are impacting the industry?
At the Democratic National Conventions, join The Hill and the National Real Estate Organizations to explore the state of the U.S. real estate market and the prospects for the industry in a new Congress and a new White House.
Moderated by:
Peter Schroeder, Reporter, The Hill
Featured speakers include:
Rep. Don Beyer, (D-VA)
Senator Ben Cardin, (D-MA)
Christopher Coes, Director, LOCUS
Jeff DeBoer, The Real Estate Roundtable
Tom McGee, International Council of Shopping Centers
Rep. Richard Neal, (D-MA)
David Stevens, Mortgage Bankers Association
Visit here to watch the event live stream.
Sponsored by:
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) - American Institute of Architects (AIA) - American Land Title Association (ALTA) - American Resort Development Association (ARDA) - Appraisal Institute (Appraisal Institute) - Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) - Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) - Commercial Real Estate (CRE) - Finance Council (CRE Finance Council) - International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) - Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) - Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) - National Apartment Association (NAA) - National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) - NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) - National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers (NAREIM) - National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) - National Association of Realtors (NAR) - National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) - The Real Estate Roundtable (RER)
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The Hill's Hospitality Suite
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Each afternoon, The Hill opens its hub space to convention attendees to drop in and refresh and recharge. Grab a cup of coffee, a quick bite, and plug in your phone to jumpstart your battery before the primetime action!
Empowerment Stations sponsored by:
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Pints & Predictions with The Hill
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Hosted by The Hill's Bob Cusack
The Hill will open the taps and invites campaign executives, pollsters, and political pundits to share their take on the politics of the day in conversation with a senior member of The Hill's editorial team.
Featured speakers include:
Ben Chang, Managing Director, U.S. Public Affairs & Crisis Practice, Burson-Marsteller
Steve McMahon, CEO & Founding Partner, Purple Strategies
Rodell Mollineau, Partner & Co-Founder, Rokk Solution
For speaker bios, visit here.
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Convention Watch Party
Hosted by The Hill & Extra
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Mix and mingle over cocktails with political influentials, media personalities, campaign staff, and industry executives. The Hill will broadcast live proceedings from the convention floor.
With special guest:
AJ Calloway, Extra Correspondent
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The Workforce of the Future:
A Policy Discussion on STEM & Computer Science Education
10:00 am to 11:30 am
America’s long-term global competitiveness is dependent on the development of a strong science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. In fact, careers in STEM are the fastest growing industry in the United States and computing occupations make up two-thirds of all projected new jobs within STEM.
How do we prepare today’s generation of American children and teens to be tomorrow’s workforce? What policy reforms are needed at the federal, state, and local levels to support computer science education and put more computers in classrooms? What public-private partnerships are helping to engage young Americans in computer science and STEM?
The Hill and Microsoft will convene policymakers, industry executives, and educators to discuss work readiness and computer science education.
Featured speakers include:
Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-CT)
Fred Humphries, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft
Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D-VA)
Rep. Jared Polis, (D-CO-2)
Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, IN
Visit here to watch the event live stream.
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The Hill's Hospitality Suite
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Each afternoon, The Hill opens its hub space to convention attendees to drop in and refresh and recharge. Grab a cup of coffee, a quick bite, and plug in your phone to jumpstart your battery before the primetime action!
Empowerment Station sponsored by:
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The Hub @ CityView: 30 S. 17th Street, 14th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
Located in the Duane Moris and United Plaza Building.
For the week of the Democratic National Convention, The Hill’s home will be The Hub-CityView. Boasting some of the best views of downtown Philadelphia from its 14th floor, CityView is located in Center City, just steps from Rittenhouse Square, City Hall, and JFK Plaza - the park that Robert Indiana’s famed LOVE sculpture calls home.CityView is a short walk to the Philadelphia Convention Center, the operations center for the DNC, and a quick subway ride on the Broad Street Line to the convention floor at the Wells Fargo Center.
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