A Conversation with Pete Buttigieg: “Leadership, Innovation and the Next Generation"
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will join Mary Gallagher, Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs, for a fireside chat titled “Leadership, Innovation, and the Next Generation” at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center's Leighton Concert Hall at the University of Notre Dame.
Drawing on his experiences in public service and beyond, Buttigieg will reflect on his own journey and the lessons it offers for navigating a rapidly changing world. The conversation will address the broader challenges facing society today, from sustaining democratic institutions and building trust in governance to understanding and responsibly shaping emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, which have broad implications for the next generation entering the workforce.
He will also explore the critical role of universities as spaces that foster hope, belonging, and the creativity and resilience necessary to address global challenges.
This is a free but ticketed event open to members of the Notre Dame community. Prior confirmed ticket holders have been notified by email. Tickets are now open to the Notre Dame community. Please register to attend by Thursday, Jan. 15. Submitting the form does not guarantee a ticket. Ticket confirmations will be sent out Friday, Jan. 16.

- Prohibited items inside DPAC - Bags, backpacks, or purses larger than 8.5" x 11". Weapons of any kind, posters or signs, photography, or outside food and drink.
- Ticket pickup - Once reserved, your ticket will be available two hours prior to the event (11:30 AM). Please pick up your ticket early.
- Seating - All seating is reserved; please be in your seat by 1:15 PM.
- Unclaimed tickets - If your ticket is not picked up by 1:15 PM, it will be redistributed to waiting guests at Will Call.
About the series
This event is part of the Dean's Forum on Global Affairs, designed to bring world leaders into conversation with Notre Dame students, faculty and the broader community around current challenges shaping global affairs.
Originally published at keough.nd.edu.