Knight Conference Center at the Newseum, Washington, DC
MPI's 10th Anniversary Celebration
Multimedia Tabs
Opening Remarks: Demetrios G. Papademetriou, President, MPI
Leadership in Public Policy Award Presentation
Introduction: Doris Meissner, Director of U.S. Immigration Policy Program, MPI
Video remarks: The Honorable Alan K. Simpson (R-WY), U.S. Senate (1979-97), sponsor of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act
Discussion and award acceptance: The Honorable Romano L. “Ron” Mazzoli (D-KY), U.S. House of Representatives (1971-95), sponsor of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act
Leadership in International Migration Policy Award Presentation
Introduction: Demetrios G. Papademetriou, President, MPI
Honoree: His Excellency Giuliano Amato, Prime Minister of Italy (1992-93, 2000-01), and Vice President of the Convention on the Future of Europe
Accepting on his behalf: Cristiano Maggipinto, Minister Plenipotentiary, Consular, Home and Justice Affairs, Embassy of Italy
Global Visionary Award Presentation
Introduction: Demetrios G. Papademetriou, President, MPI
Award acceptance: Aryeh Neier, President, Open Society Foundations (OSF)
Young Innovators Awards Presentation
Introduction: Kathleen Newland, Co-Founder, MPI
Honorees: Uyen Nguyen and James Huy Bao, Co-Founders, OneVietnam Network
Award acceptance: Uyen Nguyen
Remarks and Introduction of Chair, MPI Board of Trustees
Kathleen Newland, Co-Founder, MPI
Closing Remarks
The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Chair, MPI Board of Trustees, and Bishop of Brooklyn, NY
The Migration Policy Institute celebrated its first decade as the authoritative, unimpeachable resource on immigration and immigrant integration analysis and policy design in the United States and internationally. This event also served as a way to build momentum for the next decade of MPI's work. Consider a contribution to sustain and grow the Institute's research activities and reach. Your tax-deductible contribution will support thoughtful, fact-based research and analysis of migration and refugee policies in the United States and internationally. It will also help MPI disseminate policy-relevant material and engage a broad audience.