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All past events, listed in chronological order.

The Longest Street in the World: Sesame Workshop's Global Impact

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us for a conversation with Sesame Workshop president and interim CEO Sherrie Westin to learn how Sesame Street uses educational media to provide learning and hope to vulnerable children around the world.

The Chicago Council's Sarah Gilbert has a conversation with Sesame Workshop president and interim CEO Sherrie Westin to learn how Sesame Street uses educational media to provide learning and hope to vulnerable children around the world.
Ana Miyares Photography

Humanitarian Aid in Conflict

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us in unraveling the complexities of delivering humanitarian aid in conflict zones and the crucial principle of impartiality.

From left to right on the Council's stage Pia Wanek, Rebecca Wolfe, and Nathaniel Raymond.

Making Miracles: The Peril and Promise of Middle-Income Countries

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us for a conversation about the unique development challenges facing middle-income countries and the World Bank’s upcoming 2024 World Development Report.

Conversation at the Chicago Council with Indermit Gill, Poonam Gupta, Ufuk Akcigit, and Somik Lall.
Ana Miyares Photography

Special Representative Penny Pritzker Reflects on Ukraine's Economic Recovery

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Penny Pritzker joins Ivo Daalder for a conversation on international support for Ukraine.

Penny Pritzker speaks onstage at the Chicago Council.

Rising Voices, Lasting Impact: Meet Global Next Gen Changemakers

PAST EVENT VIDEO

An inspiring evening with rising leaders who are sparking real change, making history, and creating lasting global impact.

Four speakers on the Council's stage.

Fulbright, US State Department and Chicago Council Extravaganza

PAST EVENT

You're invited to an invigorating program highlighting some of the exciting work done both domestically and internationally.

A crowd watches a program at the Chicago Council Conference Center.

Justice beyond Borders: Prosecuting War Crimes

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Leila Sadat, David Scheffer, and Anjli Parrin discuss the challenges of defining, investigating, and prosecuting war crimes.

Leila Sadat, David Scheffer, and Anjli Parrin in conversation on the Chicago Council Conference Center stage.

Invenergy CEO Michael Polsky on the Global Energy Transition

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Michael Polsky joins the Council to discuss the global energy landscape and the importance of security, reliability, and affordability.

Michael Polsky speaking onstage at the Council Conference Center.

Exploring Public Views on China, Energy, and More

PAST EVENT

Council experts Karl Friedhoff and Craig Kafura discuss China and energy security ahead of the Global Energy Transition public program.

A solar panel installation in Ruicheng County in central China's Shanxi Province on Nov. 28, 2019
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Pritzker Forum on Global Cities: Opening Night Reception

PAST EVENT VIDEO

The opening night of the Pritzker Forum on Global Cities will feature an evening of connections and conversations on this year's theme, Harnessing AI: Tools for Urban Leaders.

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at the opening night of the Pritzker Forum.