SPEC Connaissance (also known as Conn) is the SPEC sub-committee tasked with bringing high-profile speakers to campus who challenge, educate, and entertain the student body. We are also committed to representing diverse perspectives. As a general body member, you will offer input into our speaker selection process and attend the event for free. This includes access to a private meet and greet with speakers afterwards.
Past keynote speakers include:
- 2024 - 2025: Haley Lu Richardson, Tyler James Williams
- 2023 - 2024: Josh Peck, Victoria Justice, Daveed Diggs
- 2022 - 2023: Spike Lee, Stephanie Hsu
- 2021 - 2022: Yvonne Orji, Hunter Schafer
- 2020 - 2021: John Mulaney, Bob the Drag Queen, Keke Palmer, Simu Liu
- 2019 - 2020: Alex Moffat, Ego Nwodim, Vanessa Bayer, Mikey Day, Melissa Villasenor
We are an open community where all ideas, viewpoints, and people are welcome!