The convention will explore the theme of "A New Era, A New Role", featuring leading thinkers, media professionals, and community leaders on the historic possibilities facing our nation.
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We have seen unprecedented levels of political and civic participation among Muslim Americans who want to be a contributing part of addressing our nation's challenges. This year's convention is an important and unique opportunity to explore how we can all be a part of a better future for all Americans, and for the world.

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Rick Warren, author of "A Purpose Driven Life," hosted a groundbreaking faith forum with presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama, which was broadcast on CNN this summer. In 2005, TIME magazine named him one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World" and U.S. News & World Report named him one of America's 25 best leaders. "The Purpose Driven Life" has sold 25 million copies and is the best-selling hardback book in American history, according to Publisher's Weekly.

Juan Cole is a professor of History at the University of Michigan, serves as the President of the Global Americana Institute, and publishes an extremely popular blog called "Informed Comment." As a scholar of Middle Eastern affairs, he has testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and served as a commentator on CNN, NBC and MSNBC.

Founded in 1988, the Muslim Public Affairs Council is an American institution which informs and shapes public opinion and policy by serving as a trusted resource to decision makers in government, media and policy institutions. MPAC is also committed to developing leaders with the purpose of enhancing the political and civic participation of Muslim Americans.