You can influence a movement.
October 24, 2019 | New York City
SubCulture | 45 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012
About
Influence Nation explores the drivers behind social movements today – messaging/tech/popular culture – and how these movements lead people from understanding to action. The summit features conversations about the latest research and impact of today’s influences on social issue campaigns, moments and movements.
attendees
The summit brings together:
Senior executives in marketing and communications at companies overseeing social issue engagement
Senior cause executives leading movements and designing public engagement strategies
Journalists, thought leaders and academics studying and covering movements in America
SPEAKERS
Summit speakers bring insights and expertise on today’s social issues and cause engagement. Regardless of issue interest, anyone can learn from their experiences to move the public to act.
program
Doors Open
1:00 PM EDT
Registration opens
Before programming begins, participants grab your badges and programs.
Welcome & New Research
1:30 PM EDT
Influencing the Public to ACt - new Research Preview
Today’s causes must generate public awareness and adoption to reach social change. Hear how the latest research from Cause and Social Influence applies to your work.
Get to know Derrick
Fast Company - How millennials are altering the landscape of social change
The Case Foundation - A Conversation on the Millennial Impact Report
Forbes - Are You Influencing People Or Just Talking To Yourself
Opening Speaker
1:50 PM EDT
Change is a Marathon, not a Sprint
It’s easy to give up on social issues when we don’t see anything changing from our hard work. Campaign and movement leaders feel the same frustrations. Hear how one social justice leader stays strong.
Get to know robert
Nation Swell - Being HIV Positive Might Land You in Jail. But That is Changing.
New York Times - Living With H.I.V. Isn’t a Crime. Why Is the United States Treating It Like One?
Get To Know Reed
NPR - Activist with HIV Fights to End Stigma
Brooklyn Paper - Drug Overdoses Down in Brooklyn: Study
Panel
2:15 PM EDT
Campaigns, Movements and Moments Impacting Young Americans and Culture
Panel consisting of issue experts and leaders generating the most public engagement in the last year share their experiences and lessons learned. Hear from pioneers leading the charge to help the public understand the issues affecting Americans today.
Get to Know Aracely
Rolling Stone - Sunrise Movement, the Force Behind the Green New Deal, Ramps up Plan for 2020
NPR - Activists Push Democrats on Climate Change, A New Priority for Party’s Base
get to know Jess
MSNBC - Jess Morales Rocketto on MSNBC
Women4Future - Why women's leadership will make the difference in the fight against climate change
Interview
2:40 PM EDT
A Decade of Global citizens
Global Citizen, the largest youth movement in the world, turns 10. Hear from the founders on their lessons learned.
Get to Know Simon
Fast Company - NatGeo’s ‘Activate’ wants to inspire global activism - and reinvent P&G marketing - with Pharrell, Common.
Billboard - Becky G Opens Up About Being Homeless in Inspiring New ‘Activate’ TV Series
getting to know wei
ABS CBN News - ONE: New partnership uses MMA as platform to eradicate extreme poverty
Panel
2:50 PM EDT
Opening conversations around mental health
How do you talk to a friend who has withdrawn or is acting reckless? How do you start a conversation with a friend who is anxious or depressed? Hear how brands and influencers can best communicate to young Americans about mental health issues in a way that promotes empathy and help-seeking behavior.
get to know lina
tubefilter - Creators for Good: Shannon Beveridge Seizes the Awkward Moments To Talk About Mental Health
tubefilter - Creators For Good: Remi Cruz On The Health Journey And Staying “Pretty Basic”
Closing Panel
3:15 PM EDT
a new generation of voters
The general election of 2020 will be the first time Generation Z could make a huge impact on America’s political leadership. Hear the latest generational data on voting and what will inspire all Americans to vote.
get to know yves
Essential Homme - 17 Facts About Yves Mathieu
El Champ - YVES MATHIEU
Vogue - Yves Mathieu Is the Activist-Model Who Turned Heads at Pyer Moss
Get to know Andy
Rolling Stone - For a Upstart Voter Non-Profit, a New Chairman Leads the Way
HuffPost - Jay-Z Appears in Youth Vote PSA
Get To Know Kate
Fast Company - The Ad Council is now selling its services to help social good campaigns hit home
Cision - The Ad Council and Democracy Works Release New Research to Inform “Get out the Vote” Efforts in 2020
Happy Hour Trivia
3:45 PM EDT
Test Your Knowledge on today’s movements
After a great day of programming, it’s time to unwind with happy hour trivia. Enjoy drinks and participate in trivia about today’s movements, campaigns and moments in pop culture.
