Immigration Speakers

Immigration has long been a defining force in shaping government policy and society, as people migrate to reunite with family, pursue economic opportunity, or seek safety from war, violence, and environmental crises. In recent years, immigration policy and reform have become central issues in national and global conversations—especially as new challenges emerge, including the growing number of climate refugees displaced by natural disasters and environmental change. This category features political keynote speakers and experts from personal experience, including immigration activists, journalists, foreign policy experts, historians, and authors, who offer powerful insights into how immigration has shaped our nation’s past, how policy reform continues to evolve, and what the future of migration may look like in an increasingly interconnected world.