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All upcoming events, listed in chronological order.

Jake Sullivan on How Foreign Policy Should Resonate at Home

Hybrid EVENT
Lester Crown Lecture

Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan delivers the Lester Crown Distinguished Lecture on US Foreign Policy. The in-person session session is SOLD OUT. Register to watch the live stream.

Jake Sullivan speaks at a White House podium on May 13, 2024.
Susan Walsh / AP
May
29

Recognizing the Legacy of Ivo Daalder

In-Person EVENT

A dinner celebrating the legacy of Council President and CEO Ivo Daalder as his tenure comes to an end.

A photo of Ivo Daalder speaking with a guest onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center.
Ana Miyares Photography
May
29

World Review Live

Hybrid EVENT

Carla Anne Robbins, Nahal Toosi, and Karen DeYoung join Ivo Daalder for a special live recording of the farewell episode of the "World Review with Ivo Daalder" podcast.

A hand selects from a stack of newspapers.
MD Mahdi
May
30

Russell Shorto on the Extraordinary Birth of New York City

In-Person EVENT

Russell Shorto joins the Council to discuss his book, "Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America."

Russell Shorto's book "Taking Manhattan" over an alabaster background.
Jun
10

Taiwan: The US-China Tipping Point?

Hybrid EVENT

Rorry Daniels, Damien Ma, Kharis Templeman, and Craig Kafura discuss US-Taiwan relations and their implications for the US-China relationship, regional security, and the global economy.

Two soldiers lower the Taiwan national flag at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan on April 29, 2025.
Chiang Ying-ying / AP
Jun
12

Global by Design: Rising Leaders Shaping Chicago

In-Person EVENT

Local leaders from across sectors reflect on their work strengthening Chicago's presence on the global stage.

Members of the Emerging Leaders Program sit around a roundtable at Twin Oaks in Washington DC.
Jun
17

Emerging Leaders Program Information Session

Virtual 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.

A woman asks a question during an Emerging Leaders roundtable.
Jul
10

Global Quantum Forum

Join us for two days of discussions covering topics such as national security, policy, AI, energy, workforce, and more.

An abstract image of computer chip in shades of blue
Jul
23