President's Reception

In-Person
Reception
Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri hosts a private reception to discuss the state of the world and the Council.
Leslie Vinjamuri and Tom Wyler sitting onstage at a Chicago Council on Global Affairs event.
Sep
9
Ana Miyares Photography
Speakers
Leslie Vinjamuri
Date and Time
Doors Open: 5:15 pm
Location
Chicago Council Conference Center, 130 E Randolph Street
Who Can Attend

REGISTRATION

This event is invitation-only. Invites are non-transferable. For further information, please reach out to Tommy Treacy at ttreacy@globalaffairs.org.

About This Event

On Wednesday, September 9, Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri will host a private drinks reception for invited members and close friends of the Council. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and hear more about Leslie's vision and ongoing initiatives shaping the organization. The reception will be held in the Council conference center and light appetizers will be served.

This private, informal event is reserved for members of the Presidents Club and above, as well as employees of our corporate partners. Not a member and want to join? Join our community online today or contact Tommy Treacy, Development Officer, for more information at ttreacy@globalaffairs.org.

About the Speakers
Leslie Vinjamuri
President & Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Leslie Vinjamuri headshot
Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London. She is Professor of Practice in International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS University of London.
Leslie Vinjamuri headshot
Exterior of the Prudential Towers
Construction Alert Please note that the Randolph Street lobby of the Prudential building, where guests enter for Council events, will be under construction from April through December.
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