All upcoming events, listed in chronological order.

America at 250 Global Forum

In-Person EVENT

The Council's America at 250 Global Forum will convene high-level policymakers, world-class scholars and experts, business leaders, and influential thought leaders to reflect on America’s past and inform its future.

America at 250 Global Forum logo
Jun
18

Balancing Act: Austan Goolsbee on the Federal Reserve and the Economy

Hybrid EVENT

Austan Goolsbee and Brent Neiman discuss the forces shaping monetary policy and what they mean for the American economy.

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Paul Beaty / AP
Jun
25

Emerging Leaders Program Information Session July 2026

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.

Emerging Leaders listen in at a Council roundtable.
Ana Miyares Photography
Jul
1

Emerging Leaders Program Information Session August 2026

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.

Event reception attendees standing in conversation around a table with food and drinks.
Ana Miyares Photography
Aug
4