WEEF-GEDC 2018 Albuquerque brought participants from the farthest reaches of the world to the USA’s iconic Southwest. Near the birthplace of the atomic bomb, participants focused on peace. With 2018 marking the GEDC’s 10th anniversary, celebratory activities were woven into the overall conference program. This included a special panel focusing on the past, present and future of the GEDC was followed by a celebratory event.