America at 250 Global Forum Social Media Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to help speakers, partners, and participants share their involvement in the America at 250 Global Forum in Chicago on June 18, 2026. For additional support, please reach out to communications@globalaffairs.org.
Tag the organizer
Use @ChicagoCouncil on X, @chicagocouncilonglobalaffairs on Facebook, and @globalaffairs-org on LinkedIn so the Council can reshare your post.
Personalize it
These posts are templates. Adding your specific session topic, a personal connection to the issues, or a colleague's name makes posts far more engaging.
Post at least twice
Aim for an announcement post (now), a reminder post (1–2 weeks before), and a day-of or post-event reflection.
Use hashtags
Always include #US250 and #250GlobalForum to help aggregate the conversation.
Add a photo or graphic
Posts with images get significantly more reach. Use the event logo or a professional headshot when available.
Include the link
Always link to globalaffairs.org/250.
Questions drive engagement
Framing your post as a question ("What does America's role in the world look like at 250?") often drives more comments and shares.
Contact for questions
Reach out to the Council at communications@globalaffairs.org for event materials, graphics, or other social media support.
Full event URL (for posts and bios): https://globalaffairs.org/250
Contact for questions and student rates: communications@globalaffairs.org
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Hashtags and handles—click to copy
Keep posts under 280 characters. Lead with a strong hook. Use all hashtags when possible—if space is tight, prioritize #250GlobalForum.
Honored to participate in the @ChicagoCouncil America at 250 Global Forum on June 18 in Chicago. Join top policymakers, scholars, & business leaders as we reflect on America's past and chart its future. More → globalaffairs.org/250 #US250 #250GlobalForum
250 years in, the questions facing American democracy, trade, & security have never felt more urgent. Looking forward to tackling them at the @ChicagoCouncil America at 250 Global Forum June 18 in Chicago. #US250 #250GlobalForum Details: globalaffairs.org/250
Two weeks to go. What does America's role in the world look like at 250? @ChicagoCouncil America at 250 Global Forum sessions on democracy, trade, immigration, free speech, defense, & innovation. June 18. Chicago. More → globalaffairs.org/250 #US250 #250GlobalForum
Live at the @ChicagoCouncil America at 250 Global Forum in Chicago with world-class leaders examining America's role at this pivotal moment. Follow along → globalaffairs.org/250 #250GlobalForum #US250 @ChicagoCouncil
LinkedIn rewards substance. Aim for 150-300 words. Use a personal, first-person voice, mention your role or session topic, and end with a clear call to action and the event link.
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I'm honored to be speaking at the America at 250 Global Forum, hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs on June 18. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the international order it helped build is under extraordinary pressure. This forum brings together high-level policymakers, scholars, business leaders, and thought leaders to ask the hard questions—about American democracy, global trade, immigration, national security, and more. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a consequential conversation at a consequential moment. I hope to see you there. 📍 Chicago 📅 June 18, 2026 🔗 globalaffairs.org/250 #US250 #250GlobalForum #AmericaAt250 #GlobalAffairs #USForeignPolicy @globalaffairs-org
Excited to be attending the America at 250 Global Forum, hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs on June 18. At a moment when so much about America's global role is being questioned—from trade and alliances to democracy itself—this forum will bring together some of the sharpest minds exploring these challenges. Distinguished speakers include: The New York Times’ David Sanger, former US Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith, former National Security Council adviser Charles Kupchan, World Bank Lead Economist Phil Levy, Amnesty International Secretary General Agnès Callamard, University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos, and former ACLU National Legal Director David Cole, among many others. Details at 🔗 globalaffairs.org/250 📅 June 18, 2026 | Chicago #250GlobalForum #US250 #AmericaAt250 #GlobalPolicy @globalaffairs-org
Reflecting on a remarkable day at the America at 250 Global Forum in Chicago. [Share your key takeaway, a moment that stood out, or a quote from a speaker that resonated.] What struck me most was [your personal reflection here]. These conversations matter—not just for policymakers, but for anyone trying to understand where America is headed and what it means for the world. My thanks to the Chicago Council on Global Affairs for convening this forum at such a pivotal moment. #250GlobalForum #US250 #AmericaAt250 @globalaffairs-org
Facebook works best with a conversational, warm tone. Longer posts can perform well when they tell a story. Always include the event link and consider tagging @chicagocouncilonglobalaffairs.
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I'm thrilled to be part of the America at 250 Global Forum on June 18 in Chicago! Hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, this one-day forum marks America's 250th anniversary by bringing together policymakers, scholars, business leaders, and experts to reflect on where the United States has been—and where it's headed. Topics include American democracy, trade and economic power, immigration, free speech, national security, and US innovation. It's a full day of conversation that feels especially important right now. Learn more at globalaffairs.org/250 #US250 #250GlobalForum #AmericaAt250
Has there ever been a more important moment to ask: What does America's role in the world look like for the next 250 years? The America at 250 Global Forum is doing exactly that—bringing top voices together in Chicago on June 18 to tackle democracy, trade, immigration, national security, and more. 👉 Details: globalaffairs.org/250 #US250 #250GlobalForum
One week until the America at 250 Global Forum in Chicago! I'll be there on June 18 alongside some incredible thinkers and leaders examining the defining questions of this moment in American history. Whether you care about US foreign policy, the state of American democracy, immigration, or the economy, there's a session for you. Follow along → globalaffairs.org/250 #250GlobalForum #US250 #AmericaAt250
Instagram captions can be longer—up to 2,200 characters—but the first 1-2 lines are what users see before tapping "more." Lead with a strong hook. Hashtags go at the end or in the first comment. Tag @chicagocouncilglobalaffairs in the photo and caption.
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Honored to be speaking at the America at 250 Global Forum this June in Chicago.
250 years in, the questions facing American democracy, trade, and global leadership have never felt more urgent—or more consequential. I'll be joining policymakers, scholars, and business leaders at @chicagocouncilglobalaffairs to dig into what comes next.
[Add 1-2 sentences about your specific session or why this moment matters to you.]
Learn more at globalaffairs.org/250
#US250 #250GlobalForum #AmericaAt250
Excited to be heading to the America at 250 Global Forum in Chicago on June 18.
All-day sessions on American democracy, trade and economic power, immigration, free speech, national security, and US innovation—with some of the sharpest minds working on these questions.
At a moment when so much about America's role in the world is being debated, this feels like exactly the right conversation to be part of.
👉 Details: globalaffairs.org/250
#US250 #250GlobalForum #AmericaAt250 @chicagocouncilglobalaffairs