Berkeley Public Policy Conference & Alumni Gathering

The 2026 Berkeley Public Policy Conference brings together policy leaders, researchers, students, alumni of UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, and members of the broader public policy community to explore this year's theme, Seismic Shifts: Policy Choices in a Changing World.

Featuring former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, former U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist Carlos Lozada, leading U.S. mayors, and other distinguished voices from government, academia, journalism, and public policy, the conference explores how shifts in global power, economic pressures, and technological innovation are reshaping governance in the United States and around the world.

Explore the full program and register today!