All past events, listed in chronological order.

Kenneth Roth: Righting Wrongs

PAST EVENT

Join the Council for a special partner event with Chicago Humanities Festival, featuring Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch.

Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Beirut, Lebanon, on Jan. 29, 2015
Bilal Hussein / AP

How Tariffs and Trade Policy Affect the Global Food System

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Darci Vetter, Devry Boughner Vorwerk, and Ertharin Cousin analyze how new tariffs and trade policies could impact food security in the long term.

Ertharin Cousin, Devry Boughner Vorwerk, and Darci Vetter on stage at the Council
Ana Miyares Photography

Foreign Aid Fallout: The Future of US Global Leadership

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Catherine Bertini, Paul Poast, and Ambassador Ian Kelly discuss how USAID’s closure will reshape international development and global security.

Ian Kelly, Catherine Bertini, and Paul Poast on stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Fulbright and Chicago Council 2025 Extravaganza

PAST EVENT

Members of the Council and the Fulbright Association are invited to join us for an evening of connection with other globally minded professionals.

Speakers at Fulbright event shake hands
Ana Miyares Photography

Combatting Impunity: Holding World Leaders Accountable

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us for a conversation with former International Criminal Court President Chile Eboe-Osuji on prosecuting war crimes and strengthening global justice.

Fay Hartog-Levin and Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji on stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

The Future of the Russian Opposition

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Natalia Pelevina, Konstantin Sonin, Dina Smeltz, and Olga Kamenchuk discuss the future of Russia's opposition movement and the challenges Russian activists are facing.

Speakers on stage. From left to right: Olga Kamenchuk, Konstantin Sonin, Dina Smeltz, Natalia Pelevina
Ana Miyares Photography

Diplomacy or Discord? US-Mexico Relations at a Crossroads

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Lila Abed and Denise Dresser discuss how Mexico and the US will navigate their partnership as both countries face decisions on trade, migration, and security cooperation.

Cecile Shea, Denise Dresser, and Lila Abed on stage at the Council
Ana Miyares Photography

A Conversation with Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Greece Defense Minister Nikos Dendias discusses the country’s expanding strategic role.

Endy Zemenides and Nikos Dendias on the Council's stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Rebuilding Syria

PAST EVENT VIDEO

A conversation on the challenges and opportunities of rebuilding Syria after a decade of civil war.

Alisa Bhachu, Zaher Sahloul, and Suzanne Akhras speak onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center.
Ana Miyares Photography

Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2024

PAST EVENT
Global Leadership Awards Dinner

Honoring U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, President of United Airlines Brett Hart, and Emerging Leader alumna Shoba Pillay.

Global Leadership Honorees accepting their awards on stage
Ana Miyares Photography