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All past events, listed in chronological order.

The Post-COVID City

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Event Series: Pritzker Forum on Global Cities

The CEO of United Airlines, the President of Microsoft, the Governor of Tokyo, and other civic and industry leaders from around the world discuss the resilience of cities and how they may revive their social and economic vitality.

A black and white photo of the view from the ground below three skyscrapers

Why the World is Failing at Fixing Climate Change

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Assumptions about climate change's devastating effects are often built on a misunderstanding of the data and lead us to the wrong responses, Bjørn Lomborg argues.

People hold banners during a protest march to call for action against climate change in Vienna, Austria.
Reuters

Solving Local Problems to Maintain US Global Leadership

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The Council’s Emerging Leaders class of 2021 presents a series of short, dynamic presentations on an array of critical current issues.

Composite photo of Emerging Leaders Class of 2021 Headshots

Partner Event: America, Australia, and Nuclear Proliferation in the Indo-Pacific

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A panel of US and Australian experts considers what America's weakening alliances and the unraveling of the nuclear non-proliferation regime could mean for the Indo-Pacific region.

A mock Scud-B missile and other mock South Korean missiles are displayed at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul
REUTERS

Global Food Security Symposium 2021

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Global Food Security Symposium

In advance of the UN Food Systems Summit, US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman, Impossible Foods’ Head of Impact Strategy Rebekah Moses, and other global leaders discuss innovations transforming food systems.

A woman looks at rows of small plants in a growing facility
Reuters

Transforming Industrial Regions Symposium

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Through original research and convenings, the Chicago Council partnered with organizations across the transatlantic space to discuss revitalizing industrial regions in North America and Europe.

Exterior view of an industrial factory
Peter Heinsius

Partner Event: Preventing Nuclear Proliferation and Reassuring America's Allies

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A conversation on how the perceived weakening of America's security guarantees is altering debates over nuclear weapons and security in Europe.

A military officer walks ahead of a NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium March 23, 2021.
Reuters

Why China is Challenging US Superpower Status Now

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China's Changing Landscape

In light of current tensions in the bilateral relationship between the US and China, a panel of experts discusses its state and challenges for the future.

Government officials from the US and China meet in Alaska
REUTERS

New Transatlantic Perspectives on Global Challenges

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As the world starts to move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, experts discuss joint EU-US responses to the digital revolution and growing Chinese global influence.

President Biden addressing the European Parliament in Brussels
REUTERS

Discussion Table with French Ambassador Philippe Etienne

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President’s Club and leadership members are invited to engage in a Discussion Table with the Ambassador of France to the United States on ranging global issues.

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with presidential diplomatic advisor Philippe Etienne.
Reuters