All past events, listed in chronological order.

Global Leadership in Action: A Showcase of Collective Impact

PAST EVENT

The Emerging Leaders Class of 2026 gathers for a project showcase and celebration of their work in the program.

Members of the Emerging Leaders Class of 2026 stand on a balcony and look out onto Washington, DC, during the annual cohort trip in May 2026.
Elman Studio / Yassine El Mansouri

A House Divided? American Foreign Policy After the Midterms

PAST EVENT VIDEO

John Ikenberry, Charles Kupchan, Shannon O'Neil, Adam Posen and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss how the 2026 midterms will shape the direction of US foreign policy and America’s role in the world in the months ahead.

The top of the US capitol photographed from in between two tree branches on September 2, 2026.
Mariam Zuhaib / AP

"How to Win a Trade War" Young Professionals Meet-Up

PAST EVENT

Members of the Young Professionals Network are invited to attend this private reception following the public program "How to Win a Trade War."

Members of the Young Professionals Network pose for a photo at a summer 2026 happy hour event.
Ana Miyares Photography

How to Win a Trade War

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Global Economy Dialogue Series

Soumaya Keynes, Brent Neiman, and Kyla Scanlon unpack the new rules of global economic competition.

Speakers on stage with a blue backdrop
Ana Miyares Photography

Virtual Roundtable: Post-Election Analysis

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Dan Drezner, Bruce Jentleson, Leslie Vinjamuri, and Ariane Tabatabai unpack what the midterms really tell us about where Americans stand and how to navigate these results.

Voting Stickers
George Walker IV / AP

Roundtable with Ukraine's Former President Viktor Yushchenko

PAST EVENT

Former President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko joins the Council's President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri for a special roundtable conversation on the future of Ukraine.

Vikctor Yushchenko sitting and speaking at a table
Ana Miyares Photography

Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2026

PAST EVENT

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs will honor Ambassador Cindy McCain, David J. Vitale, and Chris Myers at the 23rd Annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner.

Cindy McCain speaking at a podium

Roundtable with Ambassador Cindy McCain

PAST EVENT

Former UN World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain joins Council Distinguished Fellow Catherine Bertini for a special roundtable on leadership and food security.

Cindy McCain speaks at a Council roundtable event.
Ana Miyares Photography

Conversation with UK Permanent Under-Secretary Lindy Cameron

PAST EVENT

Lindy Cameron, Permanent Under-Secretary at the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, joins Council leaders and experts for a breakfast conversation hosted by the British Consulate General in Chicago.

Big Ben
Alberto Pezzali / AP

Redefining Britain's Identity for an Age of Change: A Conversation with David Lammy

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Former UK Foreign Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy joins Leslie Vinjamuri to discuss the forces transforming Britain and the nation’s place in an uncertain world.

David Lammy on the Council Stage
Ana Miyares Photography