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Council events explore diverse perspectives on global issues and put our audiences, in-person and online, at the heart of important conversations with global leaders, influencers, and changemakers.

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Oct
28
Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2026
In-Person EVENT

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs will honor Ambassador Cindy McCain, David J. Vitale, and Chris Myers at the 23rd Annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner.

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Sep
29
Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Can the World Still Make Peace? A Conversation with Thant Myint-U
Hybrid EVENT

Thant Myint-U and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss why the international system is struggling to prevent and resolve conflict, and what it will take to build a more peaceful future.

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Inside the EL Program: Alumni and Prospective Applicants August Happy Hour
PAST EVENT

Globally minded Chicago-area professionals, ages 30 to 45, are invited to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program and the benefits to their professional and personal growth.

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The Global AI Race
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Lindsay Gorman, Alvin Wang Graylin, and V.S. Subrahmanian examine the race between the United States and China over artificial intelligence—who's ahead, how their visions for the technology diverge, and what the outcome means for the world.