• Global Inequality: How Innovative Efforts are Closing the Gap and Saving Lives

    Unnamed Venue KF Room, Mortenson Library, University of Hartford200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, US

    In the fight against global inequality, what’s working, what’s not and how do we know? In a special collaboration, the Presidents’ College and the World Affairs Council of CT present […]

  • Global Challenges and Innovations Workshop Series: Climate Change

    Harry Jack Gray Center, University of Hartford 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, United States

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Join WACCT in a workshop series for educators focusing on Climate Change, which remains top priorities in the international community and intersects with prominent social issues […]

  • Global Challenges & Innovations Workshop Series

    World Affairs Council Cafetorium 1049 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT, US

    Join WACCT in a workshop series for educators focusing on Climate Change, which remains a top priority in the international community and intersects with prominent social issues like poverty, development, […]

  • Luminary Award 2016

    Hartford Marriott Downtown 200 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, United States

    2016 Luminary Award Recipient The World Affairs Council of CT is honored to award The Connecticut Aerospace Industries the 2016 Luminary Award. We are also excited to annouce that this […]

  • WorldQuest 2016

    Polish National Home 60 Charter Oak Ave, Hartford, CT, US

    Pick your all-star lineup for the ultimate global trivia game! Draft your smartest friends, peers, and colleagues to compete in WorldQuest, a global affairs and current events trivia contest. Featuring host extraordinaire, John Dankosky, of the New England News Collaborative and WNPR. When: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | 6pm – 8pm Where: The Polish National […]

  • The Next Africa

    CPBN Building 1049 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT, US

    Jake Bright, Whitehead Fellow of the Foreign Policy Association and co-author of The Next Africa: An Emerging Continent Becomes a Global Powerhouse with Macmillan Publishing will discuss Africa’s transformation story driven by business, investment, entrepreneurs, and technology. When: June 9 // 6pm – 7pm Where: Cafetorium, CPBN Building, 1049 Asylum Ave, Hartford CT Cost: Free […]

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  • The Iran Deal and our Global Future

    The Hartford Club 46 Prospect Street, Hartford, CT, US

    The Iran Deal and our Global Future The World Affairs Council of CT, in partnership with JFACT and the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, presents a luncheon and panel discussion featuring: The Honorable Thomas Pickering, Vice Chairman of Hills & Company and career ambassador who has served as US ambassador to the Russian Federation, India, […]

  • Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party

    Black Bear Saloon 187 Allyn Street, Hartford, CT, US

    Can’t make it to Rio to watch the 2016 Olympics? We have an alternative! Join us for a celebration and screening of the 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony in partnership with the Consulate General of Brazil in Hartford, featuring free food! Wear your favorite team gear and celebrate with us! Thank you to our event sponsor:

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  • Brexit: A German Perspective

    Infinity Hall Hartford 32 Front Street, Hartford, CT, US

    Join us for a luncheon with Dr. Ralf Horlemann, Consul General of Germany in Boston, in conversation on Brexit: A German Perspective. Dr. Horlemann will discuss the aftermath of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, what this means for the future of the Union, and Germany’s critical role in the region and the world. […]