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Policy Innovations to Bolster America's Future

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The Council’s Emerging Leaders class of 2022 presents a series of short, dynamic presentations on an array of critical current issues.

Collage of the Emerging Leaders Class of 2022 headshots

YP Nexus: Crypto and the Future of Currency

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Crypto journalist Laura Shin joins fintech attorney Nelson Rosario to outline the history, current market capitalization, global economic impact, and future of cryptocurrency.

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Québec's Role in the Global EV Revolution

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Cleantech sector expert and Vice President of Ressources Québec at Investissement Québec Jean-François Béland discusses the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles and their impact on the global economy, climate, and the future of transportation.

A charging port is seen on a Mercedes Benz EQC 400 4Matic electric vehicle
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YP In-Depth: One Billion Americans

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YP In-Depth

Matthew Yglesias, cofounder of Vox, joins Council YPs for an interactive discussion on how the United States can leverage population to remain globally competitive.

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China and the Digital Yuan: What's at Stake?

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China's Changing Landscape

A panel of experts discussed the digital yuan’s economic and security implications for China and the ripple effects it may have across the global economy.

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China's Technology Competition

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China's Changing Landscape

While China accelerates its efforts towards technological dominance, an expert panel assessed how the United States should position itself for economic, military, and political success.

Chinese astronauts getting ready for rocket launch.
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The Future of the Space Economy

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Concurrent with the planned launch date of Inspiration4, a panel of experts and the SpaceX civilian astronauts discuss the new space industry.

SpaceX Crew-1 Mission rocket on launch pad
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Liberty and Justice in a Surveillance State

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The Economist’s Jon Fasman previews his new book, “We See it All,” in an exclusive conversation with Council members on the legal, political, and moral implications on the rise of surveillance state powers in the US and across the world.

A man wearing a face mask walks past surveillance cameras following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Shanghai, China
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Debate the Future of Data as Currency

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Cocktails and Conversation

YP members are invited to participate in a live debate on the future of personal data as currency. Attendees will work together with fellow YPs to create a persuasive argument for their assigned position.

Screenshot of zoom meeting with Council YP members

Jump-Starting America: Reviving the American Dream

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Global Economy Series

MIT economists Jonathan Gruber and Simon Johnson joined the Council to discuss how the US can recreate an economy where the benefits of growth are shared more widely.

A person attaches wires to a piece of audio equipment
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