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The John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at the Institute of Politics is Harvard's premier arena for political speech, discussion, and debate.

The Forum regularly hosts heads of state, leaders in politics, government, business, labor, and the media. A living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, the Institute's mission is to unite and engage students, particularly undergraduates, with academics, politicians, activists, and policy makers on a non-partisan basis to inspire them to consider careers in politics.

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Upcoming Forums

Check back in September for our fall programming

Strengthening Democratic Institutions

Race, Media and Politics

A Conversation with Malala Yousafzai

America and the World: A Conversation with Ambassador Caroline Kennedy & Senator Ed Markey

Goldsmith Awards Ceremony 2019 with Marty Baron

Free Speech, Open Minds and the Pursuit of Truth

Robotland: The Future of Labor Policy and Work in an AI World

A Conversation with John Kerry

Brexit: What’s Next?

Moral Resistance: When Faith & Activism Meet in the Streets

Big Tech and Democracy

Recent Forums

A Conversation with Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea

A Conversation with Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea

Friday April 28 - 4:00pm

Join us for a conversation with the President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol. President Yoon will deliver a speech on the challenges to freedom and the responses to them, followed by a moderated discussion with University Distinguished Service Professor, Emeritus Joseph S. Nye Jr. He will then take questions from audience members.

Democracy, Race, and Gun Violence in America

Democracy, Race, and Gun Violence in America

Wednesday April 26 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Tennessee Representative Justin J. Pearson was expelled from office on April 6 and later reinstated for leading a gun safety protest from the chamber floor following the mass shooting at Covenant School in Nashville. Join Representative Justin Pearson and March For Our Lives Founder David Hogg '23 for an important conversation on democracy, race, and gun violence in America. Professor Archon Fung, director of the Ash Center at Harvard Kennedy School, will moderate.

Please click here to RSVP for an in-person seat.