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All upcoming events, listed in chronological order.

Edward Luce on the Life and Legacy of Zbigniew Brzezinski

Hybrid EVENT

Edward Luce, Ian Brzezinski, and Jane Harman discuss Luce’s latest book, "Zbig," and the legacy of Zbigniew Brzezinski, one of America's most significant foreign policy strategists. 

Zbigniew Brzezinski is interviewed by the Associated Press on March 26, 1981.
Ira Schwarz / AP
May
19

Securing the Final Frontier with General Whiting of US Space Command

Hybrid EVENT

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

General Stephen N. Whiting speaks in front of a screen showing a close-up photo of Earth from space.
John Ayre / US Space Command
May
22

Corporate Leadership Roundtable on the US-Ireland Relationship

In-Person EVENT
Corporate Leadership Conversations

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

Miniature Irish and US flags sit on top of a table.
Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago
May
27

Jake Sullivan on How Foreign Policy Should Resonate at Home

Hybrid EVENT
Lester Crown Lecture

Jake Sullivan delivers the Lester Crown Distinguished Lecture on US Foreign Policy and shares his insights on the need for a foreign policy that benefits everyday Americans.

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.
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 "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

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
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