Gulf Studies Symposium Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception of the Second Gulf Studies Symposium is an exclusive event, by invitation only, will be held on April 10 at 6:00 PM at Gonda Theater, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Schedule:

4:00 – 6:00 PM Registration

6:00 – 6:20 PM  Opening and Welcome Remarks:

Master of Ceremony; Senior Non-Resident Fellow at Gulf International Forum, Professor David Des Roches

Gulf International Forum’s Executive Director, Dr. Dania Thafer

Center for Contemporary Arab Studies’ Director, Dr. Fida Adely

Dean of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, Dr. Joel Hellman

06:20 – 6:35 PM Keynote Address, His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council

6:35 – 7:25 PM Panel Discussion – Gulf Studies: Bridging Scholarship, Policy, and Practice. Featuring: Dr. Mehran Kamrava, Dr. Dania Thafer, Dr. F. Gregory Gause III, and Dr. Rory David Miller

7:25 – 7:35 PM 2025 Gulf Studies Symposium Awards Ceremony (Book Award, Journal Article Award, Graduate Paper Award)

7:40 – 7:50 PM Group Photo

7:50 – 8:45 PM Welcome Dinner Reception at Leavey Hall Esplanade.