The conference is run by students of the MCIS' Master's of Asia Pacific Studies (MAAPS), Master's of International Relations (MAIR), and Master's of European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (MAERES) programs and directed by an executive steering committee consisting of the following people:

Mary Albino, MAIR Student, Co-Chair Speakers Relations
Geoff Burt, MAIR Student, Chair Finances
Pamela Chan, CERES Student, Co-Chair Logistics
Aggie Gasior, CERES Student, Chair Logistics
Jessica Lahrkamp, CERES Student, Chair Fundraising
Patricia Mangeol, MAIR Student, Co-Chair Fundraising
Kim Larsen, MAPS Student, Chair Marketing and Promotions
Hannah Moosa, MAIR Student, Co-Chair Speakers Relations

Although the conference is run by MCIS graduate students, we are very grateful to Eileen Lam, Nina Boric, Essyn Emurla, Tammy Thorne, Professor Ronald Deibert and Director Marketa Evans for their guidance and support. Their continued help in overseeing and facilitating the planning and preparation of the event is greatly appreciated.