What would it take to create a world where more people can thrive? A world where housing is affordable, education is top-quality, families feel supported, and basic necessities don’t cost so much?

Join us for this second installment of the UCR School of Public Policy's ten-year anniversary quarterly series of events focused on the theme of "Creating a Thriving, Prosperous, and Abundant World."

Special guest speakers who will be part of this event's panel include:

• Sara Mogulescu, President, The Volcker Alliance
• Liza Reed, Director of Climate Policy, Niskanen Center
• Alec Stapp, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Institute for Progress

Moderated by Mark Long, Dean of the UCR School of Public Policy.

Event Details

Friday, February 20th, 2026
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
UCR School of Medicine Room 205

Program

5:30-7:00 p.m. - Event
7:00-7:30 p.m. - Reception

View the photo album here!