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All past events, listed in chronological order.

Global by Design: Rising Leaders Shaping Chicago

PAST EVENT

Local leaders from across sectors reflect on their work strengthening Chicago's presence on the global stage.

Speakers on the Council stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Taiwan: The US-China Tipping Point?

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Rorry Daniels, Damien Ma, Kharis Templeman, and Craig Kafura discuss Taiwan and rising tensions in US-China relations and the implications for regional security and the global economy.

Craig Kafura, Kharis Templeman, Damien Ma, and Rorry Daniels on the Council stage facing an audience.
Ana Miyares Photography

Russell Shorto on the Extraordinary Birth of New York City

PAST EVENT

Russell Shorto joins the Council to discuss his book, "Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America."

Russell Shorto's book "Taking Manhattan" over an alabaster background.

World Review Live: Gaza Chaos, Rubio's Rise, Iran Deal or Strike

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Carla Anne Robbins, Nahal Toosi, and Karen DeYoung join Ivo Daalder for a special live recording of the farewell episode of the "World Review with Ivo Daalder" podcast.

Marco Rubio listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Capitol Hill on May 21, 2025.
Mark Schiefelbein / AP

Recognizing the Legacy of Ivo Daalder

PAST EVENT

A dinner celebrating the legacy of Council President and CEO Ivo Daalder as his tenure comes to an end.

A photo of Ivo Daalder speaking with a guest onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center.
Ana Miyares Photography

Jake Sullivan on How Foreign Policy Should Resonate at Home

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Lester Crown Lecture

Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan delivers the Lester Crown Distinguished Lecture on US Foreign Policy.

Sullivan speaks on the Council's stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Corporate Leadership Roundtable on the US-Ireland Relationship

PAST EVENT
Corporate Leadership Conversations

Please join us for our next Corporate Leadership Conversation with Ireland's Deputy Secretary General for Foreign Affairs and Trade Sonja Hyland.

Miniature Irish and US flags sit on top of a table.
Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago

Securing the Final Frontier with General Whiting of US Space Command

PAST EVENT VIDEO

General Stephen N. Whiting, commander of US Space Command, and Kari A. Bingen discuss securing America's future in space.

Kari Bingen and General Whiting on the Council stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Edward Luce on the Life and Legacy of Zbigniew Brzezinski

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Edward Luce, Ian Brzezinski, and Jane Harman discuss Luce’s latest book, "Zbig," and the legacy of Zbigniew Brzezinski, one of America's most significant foreign policy strategists. 

Jane Harman, Edward Luce, and Ian Brzezinski on the Council stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Emerging Leaders Program Information Session

PAST EVENT

Globally minded Chicago-area professionals, ages 30 to 45, are invited to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program and the benefits to their professional and personal growth.

A group of Emerging Leaders sits inside Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's office.