We are happy to officially announce the keynote speakers for the 2022 International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding holding from September 28th to 29th, 2022 in the Reid Castle at Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577.

The 2022 Keynote Speakers are:

1. Dr. Thomas J. Ward, Provost and Professor of Peace and Development, President (2019-2022) of Unification Theological Seminary New York, NY. 

2. Shelley B. Mayer, New York State Senator (Representing the 37th District) and Chair of the Committee on Education. 

Our keynote speaker for the inaugural International Divinity Day celebration (September 29th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM) is:

3. Dr. Daisy Khan, D.Min, Founder and Executive Director, Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality & Equality (WISE) New York, NY.

We are very grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York State, for sending a message of support and delegating two officials from the Executive Chamber to represent her at the conference. Governor Kathy Hochul will be represented by: 

4. Sibu Nair, Deputy Director of Asian American Affairs, Executive Chamber.

5. Brandon Lloyd, Governor’s Lower Hudson Valley Regional Representative, Executive Chamber.

In addition to the Keynote Speakers, please refer to the conference flyer for our Distinguished Speakers. 

Visit the conference page for information about conference program, sponsorship, registration, hotel, and so on. 

With peace and blessings,

The ICERMediation Team
https://icermediation.org/