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Jul
23
Global Quantum Forum

Join us for two days of discussions covering topics such as national security, policy, AI, energy, workforce, and more.

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Jul
10
Emerging Leaders Program Information Session
Virtual 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.

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Taiwan: The US-China Tipping Point?
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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.

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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."