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.
The 2019 symposium theme was "the future is now." Speakers discussed how we can continue to foster progress and promote equity across sectors, in addition to how we ensure the brightest future for all people.
National security expert John Negroponte joined the Council to discuss the findings of the 2019 Chicago Council Survey and the nation's global priorities ahead of the 2020 election.
General Jim Mattis, former US Secretary of Defense, delivered the inaugural Lester Crown Distinguished Lecture on US Foreign Policy and shared insights on US national security priorities.
The Wilson Center and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs joined together to release the 2019 Chicago Council Survey, a detailed look into Americans’ views on vital issues.
The Council’s Emerging Leaders class of 2019 drew from professional and personal experiences and shared a series of short, dynamic presentations on an array of critical current issues and trends.
Cornelius Blanding, Andrea Schmid, Sean Sherman, and Anne McBride shared how the James Beard Foundation honorees have elevated social issues through food and culture.
