Past Events

Join us virtually to reconnect with familiar faces and engage with Council President Ivo Daalder and fellow experts to share what’s in store for 2022 both abroad and at the Council.

As President Biden convened the Summit for Democracy, a panel of experts considered the challenges facing political freedom around the world—and how democracies can fight back.

A panel of experts explores how technology can help cities create a more equitable and resilient future.

Members of our Young Professionals Network and the public are invited to join us in person for the most globally conscious game night in Chicago.

CEOs from the Council’s board of directors, donor network, and corporate partner companies convened during this exclusive, off-the-record conversation to network with peers and discuss the post-COVID workplace.

Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy discusses how we frame, tell, and promote stories representative of all identities to advocate for the most vulnerable.

Former Emerging Leaders joined this session to share insight on their experience in the program and answer questions from potential applicants.

Nicolas Ducoté, cofounder of one of Latin America’s top think tanks, discussed concerns for Latin American democracy.

Phil Levy, senior economist for trade under President George W. Bush, joins the Council for a members-only discussion on what current disruptions to trade reveal about the global economy.

Martin Indyk and Council President Ivo Daalder discuss US diplomacy in the Middle East and the lessons of Henry Kissinger’s attempts to achieve peace in the region.