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3rd Forum of Political Managers and Election Campaign Organizers

3rd Forum of Political Managers and Election Campaign Organizers

We are excited to announce the third Global Forum for Political Consultants and Political Management, set to take place on October 15th, 2024, in Washington, D.C. This prestigious event gathers top professionals, experts, and enthusiasts in the fields of political consulting, campaign management, and political communication.

Organizers: IGAPA, Bay Atlantic University, Global Policy Institute (GPI), SIC Group USA LLC, Institute for Democracy and Development “PolitA”

Who Should Attend:

  • Political consultants and strategists
  • Campaign managers
  • Public relations and communication specialists
  • Academics and students in political science and related fields
  • Government officials and policymakers
  • Media professionals covering politics and elections

What to Expect:

  • Insightful discussions and presentations from leading experts in the field
  • Networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders
  • Workshops and panels focused on the latest trends and innovations in political consulting and management
  • A comprehensive look at successful election strategies and political campaigns from around the world

MODERATORS

  • Kateryna Odarchenko: Political strategist with nine years of experience in democracy building and campaign management, author of 500+ publications, and initiator of several bills in Ukraine
  • Paolo von Schirach: President of the Global Policy Institute (GPI), Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Bay Atlantic University, and frequent lecturer, TV, and radio commentator on US and global issues.
  • Sean Michael Cox, Ph.D.: is the Director of Teaching and Learning, and Chair of Political Science and International Relations at Bay Atlantic University, political commentator.

SPEAKERS

  • Mark Mellman: Former President of the American Association of Political Consultants, a member of the organization's Hall of Fame, Mark Mellman is one of the nation’s leading public opinion researchers and communication strategists. His clients include leading political figures, Fortune 500 companies, and some of the nation’s most important public interest groups. Doonesbury labeled Mellman a “Prince of Polling.”
  • Kateryna Odarchenko: Political strategist with nine years of experience in democracy building and campaign management, author of 500+ publications, and initiator of several bills in Ukraine.
  • David Safavian: Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC), and recognized as one of the 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy by Washingtonian Magazine in 2023.
  • Fred Turner: Principal in BGR’s International Practice and Former Chief of Staff in US Senate and House, providing valuable insights and support in Commerce and Financial Services practices.
  • John Lazar: Committee Member of Broward County Seniors Organizing Council; Florida Dems Seniors Organizing Council.
  • Peter Huessy: A former senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, one of the key analytical centers in the United States that prepares analytics for the White House; president of GeoStrategic Analysis.
  • Rabbi Chaim Cohen: Co-Director at Chabad of Loudoun County, gifted teacher and administrator.
  • T.C. Cameron: Former C-Suite speech writer for the Mortgage Bankers Association, working with media strategists from agencies such as FHFA, CFPB, HUD and Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Before moving into communications, Cameron authored four books and was an editor and reporter for 15 years, most recently for the Baltimore Sun Media Group from 2009-2015.
  • Jason Shelton: Former mayor of Tupelo, Mississippi, and regional administrator for General Services Administration Regions in the Biden-Harris administration.
  • Ben Evans: an assistant director in the Graduate School of Political Management in George Washington University, the world’s first and foremost school of applied politics, communications, and advocacy
  • John Wolf Wagner: A sought-after public speaker, with the background including serving 3 tours in Iraq and Kuwait, developing media strategies for government agencies as a senior government official in agencies like the FDA, HHS, and Department of Veterans Affairs, and advising on messaging during COVID.
  • Marina Ovtsynova: President of the ALLATRA International Public Movement is a Capitol Hill activist, engaged in legislative analysis centered on the atmospheric and geophysical impact of climate change upon both civil-society and national security.
  • Olga Schmidt: The quintessential climate change advocate, and ardent Creative Society participant.
  • Paolo von Schirach: President of the Global Policy Institute (GPI), Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Bay Atlantic University, and frequent lecturer, TV, and radio commentator on US and global issues.
  • Mariam Razi: principal owner of Razi Strategies.
  • Anastasiia Magonova: a CEO and owner of the international PR agency “Magonova & Partners.
  • Stephen Blank: Is an internationally recognized expert and senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, one of the most prominent analytical centers. He is also a leading expert on European and Asian security, including energy issues. In 2020-21, he also was a Senior Expert for Russia at the U.S. Institute of Peace.
  • Koert Debeuf: A professor in International Relations (University of Brussels) with extensive experience in the real political world. He was strategic advisor of the Prime Minister of Belgium, Chief of Staff in the European Parliament, Envoy of the EUropean Parliament to the Middle East (2011-2016), director of several think tanks and Editor in Chief of the EUobserver.