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Council events explore diverse perspectives on global issues and put our audiences, in-person and online, at the heart of important conversations with global leaders, influencers, and changemakers.

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Aug
4
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Emerging Leaders Program Information Session August 2026
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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Jul
1
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Emerging Leaders Program Information Session July 2026
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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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Jun
25
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Balancing Act: Austan Goolsbee on the Federal Reserve and the Economy
Hybrid EVENT Global Economy Dialogue Series

Austan Goolsbee and Brent Neiman discuss the forces shaping monetary policy and what they mean for the American economy.

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Jun
18
America at 250 Global Forum
In-Person EVENT

The Council's America at 250 Global Forum will convene high-level policymakers, world-class scholars and experts, business leaders, and influential thought leaders to reflect on America’s past and inform its future.

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