Many of our past events—featuring world leaders, policymakers, journalists, authors, and other experts sharing their ideas and perspectives on critical global issues—are available to watch on-demand.
David Cote, former CEO of Honeywell, and former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr., shared their experiences of leadership and recovery during a time of crisis.
McKinsey's Venkat Atluri, the Wilson Center's Meg King, and DLA Piper's Edward "Smitty" Smith joined the Council for a conversation about what we should expect from the next generation of wireless technology.
Helene Gayle, Jonathan Metzl, and Andrea Zopp joined Ertharin Cousin for a panel discussion examining the racial disparities within health care, education, the economy, and the criminal justice system.
Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joined Council President Ivo Daalder to discuss the experiences that have propelled her to blaze her own trail—long after many would have retired.
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker joined the Council to share his insights on the key risks facing the US economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer joined Council President Ivo Daalder for a video conversation on the key global risks of 2020 and the deepening impact of COVID-19.
The Council hosted an expert panel including Noah Praetz, Whitney May, Lawrence Norden, and Peter Spiegel to discuss threats to the 2020 election, in addition to our preparedness in a critical year.
Grant Thornton's chief economist Diane Swonk joined The Economist's Midwest Correspondent Adam Roberts for a conversation on 2020's economic currents and the developing impact of COVID-19.
One week after the Iowa caucuses, analysts from across the region convened with the Council to discuss the role of the Midwest in the 2020 presidential election.