The LBJ School of Public Affairs invites you to attend The LatinX Factor, a one-day summit with leading experts across media, policy and academia who will convene to unpack the X Factor and its role in the American social, political and cultural landscapes. This summit is co-sponsored by UT Austin's Hispanic Faculty/Staff Association and Latino Studies.
The summit kicks off with a keynote luncheon featuring Harvard University's Nicole Guidotti-Hernandez, a leading voice in LatinX studies. Following the keynote luncheon, several experts will host workshops on identity, political landscape, advocacy and more. The summit closes with a Mini Pop-Up Pachanga hosted by Latino Studies at UT, featuring interactive activities, art, resources and a live musical performance by Making Movies.
FULL SCHEDULE
FEATURING:
- Nicole Guidotti-Hernandez — Harvard University
- Paola Ramos — Vice Media
- Carlos Arce — USness and Ethnifacts
- Alberto Morales — Latino Decisions
- Tony Aguilar — Founder/CEO, Chipper
- Theresa Vargas Wyatt — La Reyna
- Alejandrina Guzman — Political advocate
- Enrique Chi — Making Movies
The LatinX Factor
11:30 a.m.–Noon: Registration
Noon–2 p.m.: Keynote Luncheon
- Dr. Nicole Guidotti-Hernandez, Harvard University
Why Latinx now? Historical perspectives on an ever-changing terminology - Theresa Vargas Wyatt, Chief Growth Officer, La Reyna
LatinX: Revolution or Renaissance?
2–3 p.m.: "Office Hours" — Unpacking LatinX
- Dr. Carlos Arce, Founder, USness and Co-Founder, EthniFacts
- Albert Morales, Senior Political Director, Latinos Decisions
3–3:15 p.m.: Cafecito Break
3:15–4:30 p.m.: LatinX in Action Panel Discussion
- Paola Ramos, Vice
- Alejandrina Guzman, Former UT Student Body President
- Alberto Rodriguez, Oracle
- Moderator: Estevan Delgado, Austin Community Foundation
4:30–5 p.m.: Closing conversation with Enrique Chi of the band Making Movies
5–6 p.m.: Musical performance by Making Movies and Mini Pop-Up Pachanga hosted by Latino Studies at UT