IIE is pleased to announce Michael Slackman, International Managing Editor for the New York Times, as the keynote at the Opening Plenary at IIE’s Summit on Generation Study Abroad.

Michael Slackman manages a news report produced by 75 correspondents based around the world with editing hubs in New York, London, Paris and Hong Kong. Mr. Slackman was member of the team of reporters to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1997 for breaking news.

The Keynote will be followed by a debate on "How can study abroad be redefined and rebranded for today’s global economy?" featuring Philippe Blondiaux, Global CFO, Chanel; Giuseppe Céspedes, Generation Study Abroad Voice; Moraa Onyonka, Director, Partnerships & Brand Engagement, Travel Noire and Evan Ryan, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

See "Schedule at a Glance" for additional speakers and topics. Contact ksimons@iie.org