Berkeley's Home for Accessible Dialogue and Conversation

The Berkeley Forum is one of the nation's leading student-run speaker series, dedicated to fostering inclusive dialogue and elevating discourse at UC Berkeley and beyond. Since our founding in 2012, we've operated as a non-partisan organization committed to bringing diverse perspectives to our community through debates, panels, and talks featuring leading experts across academia, business, sports, entertainment, and beyond. Our speakers have included Dr. Anthony Fauci, Khan Academy founder Sal Khan, NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr, 'Dork Diaries' author Rachel Renée Russell, Google Chief Scientist Jeff Dean, 'Land of Stories' author Chris Colfer, and countless others who push boundaries in their fields. All of our events are free for the Berkeley community and streamed globally, ensuring accessibility for all. Our student staff, organized across seven committees, run every aspect of our work, from speaker invitations to multimedia production, driven by a shared commitment to our mission. From curious community members to passionate Berkeley students, we're building a space for people who believe in the power of dialogue and new ideas. Join us.

A Message from Our President:

Stepping onto Berkeley's campus can feel overwhelming. With so many organizations and paths to choose from, finding a community that feels like home isn't always easy. For me, the Berkeley Forum became that place.

Through Forum, I found peers who are intellectually curious and genuinely passionate about ideas and the world around them. I also found mentors who supported and guided me through my early years at Berkeley, navigating classes, internship recruiting, and everything in between. Most importantly, I discovered a community where curiosity is celebrated and where I felt I truly belonged.

What's remarkable about Forum is the diversity of our members. Because we manage every aspect of our events, from speaker outreach to marketing to moderation, students from across majors, interests, and backgrounds come together around our shared mission. The beauty of this club is the mix of people it brings together, each contributing something different to our community.

Whether you're new to Berkeley or looking for something different, there's a place for you here. Come to our recruitment events, talk to our members, and get to know us - we can't wait to meet you.

Benjamin Wong (he/him)

Fall 2026 President, The Berkeley Forum

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