2024 Columbia University Political Analytics Conference, March 22

Columbia University Political Analytics Conference

Friday, March 22, 2024  |  9:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M. EDT

Columbia University, New York City

Hosted by Columbia University's M.S. in Political Analytics, and the marquee event of our inaugural year, we have an exciting day planned with top political professionals, Columbia faculty, and other leaders in the field. You’ll hear about the growing role of data across politics and political advocacy in an informal, vibrant setting.

The day includes four expert panels and a keynote speaker, plus breakfast, lunch, and plenty of time for networking and questions.

Keynote Speaker:
  • Becca Siegel, Senior Advisor, Biden for President

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Panel Topics Include:
  • Predicting elections in an unstable political environment
    • Gregory Wawro (Moderator), Program Director, Professor of Political Science, Columbia University
    • Robert Erikson, Professor of Political Science, Columbia University
    • Joe Lenski, Exit Poll Director, President, Edison Media Research
    • Ethan Rosen, Associate General Counsel, PredictIt

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  • Is polling dead? Facing the challenges in measuring the electorate
    • Kelly Rader (Moderator), Lecturer, Political Analytics, Columbia University SPS
    • Mike Bocian, Pollster (D), Principal, GBAO
    • Christine Matthews, Pollster (R), President, Bellwether Research and Consulting
    • Robert Shapiro, Wallace S. Sayre Professor of Government and Professor of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University

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  • How to spend $20 billion: media strategy and data analytics
    • Doug Usher (Moderator), Partner, Forbes Tate Partners
    • Lee Dunn, Former Director of International Elections Outreach and Political Advertising Sales at Google and YouTube
    • Steven McAlpine, Media Impact Strategist, Founder, INTRVL
    • Kate Welsh, Vice President, Buying Time LLC

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  • Strategic voter mobilization and persuasion
    • Michael Schwam-Baird (Moderator), Associate Professor of Professional Practice, Political Analytics, Columbia University SPS
    • Christina Coloroso, Executive Director, Analyst Institute
    • Donald Green, Burgess Professor of Political Science, Columbia University
    • Harry Giannoulis, CEO, The Parkside Group
    • Chris Wilson, Analytics and Data Strategist (R), WPA Intelligence

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