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Rick Bayless provides the Food Theme keynote speech at a previous year's Conference on World Affairs. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

From panel discussions to keynote speeches, performances and more—among the final three days of events at the Conference on World Affairs, you're sure to find something you don't want to miss.

Take a look at the sampling below, or see the full schedule of events.ÌýEnrich your experience at CWA by downloading the free app. Or, watch live via the livestream, sponsored by 91¸£ÀûÉç Continuing Education.

Thursday, April 11

The Gen Z Economy

Ìý 9Ìýa.m. ÌýUMC West Ballroom
Impacts of streaming, internet consumption, ethical consumerism, crowdfunding, housing and community changes.

Mental Health Check-up

Ìý 9 a.m. ÌýOld Main Chapel
Building constructive conversations about mental health across intersecting identities. How do we discuss mental health with suffering friends, share personal experiences and build supportive conversations when the experience is so different for each person, especially considering differences such as race, gender and class?

Reaching the Top of Your Game, featuring prominent figures from the NFL, MLB and former Olympic athletes

Ìý 1:30 p.m. Ìý
Competition, Companionship, Confidence: How do sports help you be your best self?

Will Bees Save the World?

Ìý 4:30 p.m. Ìý 91¸£ÀûÉç Public Library,
We know that our food system can't survive without pollinators. What can we and pollinators do to work together to save the planet?

Friday, April 12

Attacked, Jailed, Expelled and Killed: The Hazards of International Journalism, featuring prominent journalists from The New York Times and abroad

Ìý 9 a.m. Ìý
Time Magazine chose journalists as their 2018 Person of the Year, as at least 34 journalists were targeted and killed in the pursuit of truth.

Family Matters: Modern Family Dynamics

Ìý 9 a.m. Ìý
Speakers with non-traditional families discuss definitions of "family" and ways they navigate difficult dynamics and individual identity.

Disruptive Technology Keynote Address: The Internet and Humanity

Ìý 10:30Ìýa.m. Ìý
The effect the internet is having on society, discourse, social interaction, privacy, consumerism and politics.

Mobilizing Social Activism

Ìý 10:30 a.m. Ìý
When retweets, thoughts and prayers aren't enough. Empowering ourselves and others to make transformative change.

Is Social Media the New Frontier for Women’s Rights?

Ìý Noon Ìý
Hashtag activism has helped to bring women's rights to the forefront, giving attention to often underreported issues. But how effective is social media as a tool for women to connect, educate and empower vs. a means of destroying self-esteem and sense of identity?

Friday CWA Celebration on the Hill

Ìý 4 p.m. Ìý (Pennsylvania Ave)
Join us for free food from Hill restaurants, live music and more.

Saturday, April 13

Why Can’t I Sleep?

Ìý 9 a.m. Ìý
The current scientific understanding of sleep and ways we can use fact-based information to sleep and live better.

Springfield Confidential

Ìý 10:30 a.m. ÌýMacky Auditorium
A funny and insightful insider’s look at a lifetime of writing for The Simpsons with Mike Reiss.

The Future of Work

Ìý Noon Ìý
A look at the shape and scope of occupations and professions through the 21st century.

Traveling with a Purpose

Ìý 3 p.m. ÌýChemistry 140
A discussion of the helpful and harmful effects of travel—on others and ourselves. This discussion will focus on providing thought-provoking questions to consider and concrete advice for future travels. How can we travel not just for ourselves and our own fulfillment, but also in support of others?

Molly Ivins Closing Memorial Plenary, A Conversation with Senator Amy Klobuchar

Ìý 4 p.m. Ìý This event is free and open to the public but is ticketed.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, a 2020 presidential candidate, and Tom Zeiler, professor of history and director of the program in international affairs at the 91¸£ÀûÉç will discuss a wide range of pressing issues facing communities like 91¸£ÀûÉç across the country.