Upcoming Events

General Stephen N. Whiting, commander of US Space Command, and Kari A. Bingen discuss securing America's future in space.

Please join us for our next Corporate Leadership Conversation with Ireland's Deputy Secretary General for Foreign Affairs and Trade Sonja Hyland.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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