MCC Festival, Esztergom, 1 - 3 August
- 11 Jul 2024 9:26 AM
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From the organisers:
Foreign, Migration, Economic, and Environmental Policy: Limitless Topics at a Limitless Festival
Throughout the day, the program offers a series of engaging panels covering a wide array of topics in society, politics, and culture.
These sessions provide an incredible opportunity for visitors to deepen their understanding of the world, setting the stage for an enriching experience before they party and dance the night away.
What sets MCC Feszt apart from other music festivals is the unique blend of vibrant entertainment and practical expertise.
Throughout the day, MCC offers a series of engaging panels covering a wide array of topics in society, politics, and culture. These sessions provide an incredible opportunity for visitors to deepen their understanding of the world, setting the stage for an enriching experience before they party and dance the night away.
For those wishing to learn more about how the world works and where the world is heading, MCC has a list of expert foreign analysts to sketch out possible futures.
To help us understand the politics of the Middle East better, MCC are inviting Gamal M. Selim, an author, foreign policy expert, and professor of political science at the British University of Egypt and the University of Port Said.
Additionally, attendees can listen to Vasif Huseynov of the Center for Analysis of International Relations in Baku, Azerbaijan, discuss global power politics and South Caucasus geopolitics.
To help illuminate the diplomatic nature of foreign policy, MCC hase invited Suay Nilhan Acikalin of Turkey's Hacı Bayram Veli University to discuss her own experiences and expertise.
Covering environmental policy, MCC has Johan Gardebo, a contemporary climate transitions policy expert and fellow at the Cambridge Centre for History and Economics.
Head of Innovation and Ecosystem at Singlife, Thorsten Lambertus, Managing Director of Institute for Deep Tech Innovation at ESMT Berlin, and Stefano da Empoli, Political Analyst and President of I-Com.
To tackle the thorny issue of uncontrolled migration and what is the proper response, Eric Ruark, Director of Research and Public Relations for NumbersUSA, and Nicolas Monti, Director and Co-founder of the OID Think-Tank, will join us to discuss their own respective countries' responses to migration and how it should be handled in the 21st century.
These are only a few of the guests MCC will be bringing to the Festival and will be supplemented by even more experts, leaders, and speakers to bring their international knowledge and expertise to you, only at MCC Feszt.
From India to Brazil: MCC Feszt Unveils a Stellar Lineup of International Speakers!
With less than a months until MCC Feszt returns to Esztergom, MCC Team are excited to reveal some of the names who will step on the stage on August 1-3rd. For both musical, academic, and cultural performances, MCC has brought only the best of the best!
For the musical performers, MCC has already announced Tankcsapda, Neoton Família, Majka, ValMar and T. Danny, but they are happy to reveal that some other great musicians like the Szekler indie band 4s Street, Eurovision finalist NOX, and the Roma Music ensamble Parno Graszt will perform at MCC Feszt.
The diverse nature of the musical performers ensures MCC Feszt is a place for all generations, backgrounds, and musical tastes.
We're also excited to announce that numerous international experts, leaders, and trendsetters will be participating in various discussions, debates, and presentations.
Among them, Chris Rufo will address the increasingly politicized landscape of education. Renowned for his efforts in the United States advocating against activism in classrooms, particularly the incorporation of Critical Race Theory into curricula, Mr. Rufo has garnered significant attention.
Notably, he played a pivotal role in uncovering widespread plagiarism by Harvard University's president, Claudine Gay, leading to her subsequent public resignation.
Representing the Indian viewpoint, esteemed author and foreign policy expert C. Raja Mohan will be joining MCC Feszt. Offering a unique perspective from the world's most populous country, Mohan's expertise spans from foreign policy to nuclear physics and grand strategy.
His insights provide invaluable understanding into global affairs and are highly recommended for those seeking to understand how the world works.
From South America, they are welcoming Sarah Huff, whose almost miraculous transformation from radical feminist to a conservative catholic traditionalist is a story worth listening to. Her most recent high-profile position was coordinator of maternity policies at the Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights in Brazil under the Bolsonaro administration.
Finally, MCC can reveal that Bernard Yeung will join MCC Feszt as well. Born in Hong Kong, schooled in Canada, Naturalized in the United States, and Dean of a Singapore Business school, Dr. Yeung's life embodies the international nature and outlook he has brought to his extensive and inspring business career.
Professor Yeung has published widely cited work in top-tier academic journals covering finance, economics, strategy, and international business. He has more than 32,000 citations. For those wishing the best economic, financial, and business advice, don't miss his panel!
These are just a few of the names who will be joining us in Esztergom on August 1-3.
Tickets sell out fast, so don't hesitate to buy your tickets now!
Detailed program available here
Location:
Esztergom city center
Address: 2500 Esztergom, 1, Széchenyi tér
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