It’s not too early to mark your calendars for the 20th Public Affairs Conference, September 26-28, 2023.  The fall conference will be a mix of in person and virtual events with the theme, Navigating the Now: Tradition, Innovation and Wisdom in a World of Change.  The full schedule of events and speakers will be available mid-June on the public affairs website.

Joe Montana announced as keynote

The MSU Foundation, with support from KY3, present legendary NFL quarterback Joe Montana to kickoff the conference on Tuesday, Sept. 26.  Widely considered one of the best quarterbacks of all time, Montana personifies excellence and personal integrity both on and off the field, and will speak to lessons in preparation, teamwork and performance.  The 7 p.m. presentation at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts is free and open to the public.

Special opportunity to meet Montana

The foundation will host a VIP reception with Montana at 5:30 p.m. prior to his talk.  Please contact Stephanie Smith, MSU senior director of donor relations and special events at 417-836-4143 or visit the VIP link to learn more and purchase reception tickets.

For questions regarding the Public Affairs Conference, please contact the Office of Public Affairs Support at 417-836-8832.