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Sep
6
Wines Around the World
In-Person EVENT

Sample wines and meet newly appointed president and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri at this special event benefiting the Council's Emerging Leaders Program.

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Members of the Emerging Leaders Class of 2022 participate in a roundtable with Bonnie Jenkins in Washington DC.
Aug
5
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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A police officer inspects a damaged apartment a day after a direct missile strike from Iran hit a residential building in Beersheba, Israel on June 25, 2025.
Jul
29
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The Middle East on Edge: What’s Next for Iran, Israel, and the Region
Hybrid EVENT

Security and Middle East policy experts discuss the Iran-Israel conflict, the current ceasefire, and the status of Iran's nuclear program.

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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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