PROVO — Brigham Young University will host the 16th annual International Society Conference today at 8:30 a.m. in the Wilkinson Student Center Garden Court.

This year's conference topic is "Joseph Smith and the World."

BYU President Cecil O. Samuelson will open the conference with a brief welcome, and the morning keynote address, "Joseph's World View," will be given by Elder Alexander B. Morrison, emeritus member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The afternoon keynote address, "The Prophet's Impact on Europe-Then and Now," will be presented by Elder Keith K. Hilbig of the Second Quorum of the Seventy.

Other sessions will include "Joseph Smith and the Rise of a World Religion" and "The Prophet's Legacy in the Pacific and Latin America."

Reservations are required for the luncheon and award ceremony for Elder Donald L. Staheli of the Second Quorum of the Seventy. For tickets, contact the International Society.

For information, contact Matt at 801-422-3077 or see the Web site at www.ldsinternationalsociety.org.