All upcoming events, listed in chronological order.

September 11 and the Remaking of American National Security

Hybrid EVENT

Lieutenant General Frank Kearney (Ret.), Kelly Magsamen, and Ari Tabatabai reflect on how the post-9/11 era transformed American warfare and continues to shape US national security 25 years later.

The Tribute in Light shines above a reflecting pool at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City on September 11, 2012.
Mark Lennihan / AP
Sep
17

Europe at a Turning Point: A View from Germany

In-Person EVENT

Christoph von Marschall joins Craig Kafura for a roundtable covering Germany's political situation and the transatlantic relationship.

Election posters for Ulrich Siegmund and Armin Willingmann are pictured in Wernigerode, Germany, on September 2, 2026
Matthias Schrader / AP
Sep
22

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Invites You to a Conversation on NATO's Future with Secretary General Mark Rutte and Ambassador Matthew G. Whitaker

Hybrid EVENT

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, US Permanent Representative to NATO Ambassador Matthew G. Whitaker, and Leslie Vinjamuri convene in Iowa to discuss the future of the alliance and what it means for Americans at home.

Two men walk past the NATO logo during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7, 2026.
Hussein Malla / AP
Sep
22

Shaping AI Policy: A Young Professionals Workshop

In-Person EVENT

Nelson Rosario joins members of the Young Professionals Network for a workshop on AI policy.

A man browses his phone near an artificial Intelligence booth at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 25, 2026.
Andy Wong / AP
Sep
23

Corporate Roundtable: The Global Economic Outlook with Diane Swonk

Virtual EVENT
Corporate Leadership Conversations

Diane Swonk joins Council corporate partners for a conversation on the global economy and where it stands ahead of the US midterm elections.

Diane Swonk speaks onstage at a Chicago Council event on September 12, 2024.
Ana Miyares Photography
Sep
24

Can the World Still Make Peace? A Conversation with Thant Myint-U

Hybrid EVENT

Thant Myint-U and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss why the international system is struggling to prevent and resolve conflict, and what it will take to build a more peaceful future.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2025.
Yuki Iwamura / AP
Sep
29

Expert Convening on the Russian Threat to European Security and NATO's Response

Virtual EVENT

Experts from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, LSE IDEAS, RAND Europe, and the Centre for European Reform discuss a new report on European security.

Flags of the NATO members countries fly outside NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on February 7, 2022.
Olivier Matthys / AP
Sep
30

The US-Europe-China Triangle Under Pressure

In-Person EVENT

Evan Medeiros, Rachel Ellehuus, and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss how trade and security are shifting the balance of power between the United States, Europe, and China.

European Council President Antonio Costa walks away from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium on July 2, 2025.
Virginia Mayo / AP
Oct
1

The State of American Opinion: The 2026 Chicago Council Survey

Hybrid EVENT

John Lapinski and Dina Smeltz unpack what the results of the 2026 Chicago Council survey tell us about Americans’ foreign policy priorities heading into the midterms.

Voters cast their ballots at a polling station in Olbrich Gardens in Madison, WI on August 11, 2026.
Nam Y. Huh / AP
Oct
1

Africa and the New Global Order

Hybrid EVENT

Frances Brown, Adam Habib, and Richard Joseph join Leslie Vinjamuri to discuss how African countries are navigating new partnerships and a changing global order.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa smile during a joint press conference in Pretoria, South Africa on January 12, 2020.
Themba Hadebe / AP
Oct
7