Frontiers of Democracy is an annual conference hosted by the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University. It draws 140 activists, leaders, and scholars for two days of interaction.
The conference features short speeches and many concurrent sessions on issues related to democracy and civic life around the world. Proposals for sessions are being invited now.
This year’s special theme is “Violence, Nonviolence, and Robust Democracy.” We anticipate robust conversations (and disagreements) about what defines and causes political violence and about the potential and limitations of nonviolent strategies. This year’s plenary speakers on the nonviolence theme will include Damien Conners, Heather Cronk, Maria Stephan, Thupten Tendhar, and others to be named later.
This theme is not exclusive; we welcome sessions on other topics related to Tisch College’s “North Star”: building robust, inclusive democracy for an increasingly multiracial society. In particular, we are eager to continue last year’s rich conversations about religious pluralism and democracy and would welcome proposals in that area, whether or not they relate to violence and nonviolence.
Although we will consider proposals for presentations or panels of presentations, we generally prefer proposals for other formats, such as moderated discussions, meetings devoted to strategy or design, trainings and workshops, case study discussions, debates, and other creative formats.
The conference agenda will develop over the next several months.
Please check the conference site for the full agenda, session descriptions and list of speakers. This information will be updated as the conference develops.
- Tickets to the Frontiers of Democracy conference will be available through June 9, 2024, at 11:59PM.
- We will honor your email request for a refund through June 9, 2024. After this date we will be unable to refund any registrations.
- You are responsible for you own lodging and transportation.
- 177 College Ave, Medford, MA 02155 can be used as a point of reference when looking for lodging. That building is on the MBTA Green Line (subway system), Medford/Tufts Station.
- ACCESSIBILITY: The building is equipped with accessible bathrooms and entrances. If you have questions concerning access or wish to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Samara Jones at samara.jones@tufts.edu by two weeks before the event. Please visit this interactive map to locate our accessible parking spots and other campus accessibility information.
- Thursday, June 13 there will be an evening reception starting at 5PM.
- Friday, June 14, breakfast and lunch will be offered.
- Saturday, June 15, breakfast and lunch will be offered.
We look forward to seeing you there!
