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Rising Voices, Lasting Impact: Meet Global Next Gen Changemakers
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Join us for an inspiring evening with rising leaders who are sparking real change, making history, and creating lasting global impact.

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12
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The Global Energy Transition
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Michael Polsky joins the Council to discuss the global energy landscape and the importance of security, reliability, and affordability.

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2023 Pritzker Forum on Global Cities
PAST EVENT VIDEO Event Series: Pritzker Forum on Global Cities

Explore a series of deep-dive conversations with global leaders from government, business, and civil society on the promises and pitfalls of artificial intelligence and its impacts on cities.

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How Personal Narratives Shape Global Conversations
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Join author Amy Yee as she uses her work across continents as a lens to reveal how individual perspectives can reshape our world.