Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

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

New partnership series with Infinity Hall! Through the Council, receive special event pricing and seating for this global musical celebration and join us for an exclusive pre-show reception with drink specials and hors d’oeuvres. This band is a potent example of the redeeming power of music and the ability of the human spirit to persevere […]

Global Threats and Big Data

Metro Hartford Alliance 31 Pratt Street#5, Hartford, CT, US

Global Threats and Big Data Defeating global threats to your security, supply chain, and market share Featuring: Lew Nescott, Jr., member of the intelligence unit at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and strategic advisor with TradeFlow21, a Connecticut based trade intelligence solutions firm John Lucker, principal in Deloitte & Touche LLP, Global Advanced Analytics Market […]

Global Economic Outlook 2017

Max Downtown 185 Asylum St, Hartford, CT, US

**SOLD OUT** This event is sold out. For any questions, please contact the CTWAC office at: (860) 241-6118. Space Limited for this exclusive event featuring a three-course lunch at Max Downtown and expert discussion on the key insights you need to know to navigate the unpredictable economic landscape we’re poised to enter in 2017. Our […]

Winter Benefit

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

Warm up this winter with great company, wine, food, and entertainment while supporting the critical mission of fostering global education and discourse in our community. Join us for a festive evening of fine wine tasting, tasting tables with creations from The Hartford Club’s own master Chef, music, and a silent auction featuring gifts and exclusive […]

Ambassador Robert Ford: Syrian Conflict and Refugee Crisis

William F. Starr Hall, UConn School of Law 110 Sherman Street, Hartford, CT, US

Is there a new path forward in Syria? Deemed the worst humanitarian crisis of our time, the ongoing conflict has spanned six years, claimed an estimated 470,000 lives, and forced 11 million Syrians from their homes. Ambassador Robert Ford will discuss the conflict in Syria, Russia’s involvement, and the path forward for the United States. […]

Russia & the U.S. in the Trump Era

Mark Twain House 351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT, US

What will the relationship between Russia and the U.S look like under the Trump presidency? Featuring Thomas Graham, managing director at Kissinger Associates, Inc., focused on Russian and Eurasian affairs. Mr. Graham is also a Senior Fellow at the Jackson Institute for Global Affairs and one of the founders and co-Directors of the Russian Studies […]

Meet & Greet with Brazilian Trade Delegation

Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Lobby 1049 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT, United States

Join the World Affairs Council of CT, the Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC), and the MetroHartford Alliance for a free breakfast reception welcoming a visiting trade delegation from Brazil to Hartford. Meet and network with members of the Brazilian delegation representing a variety of sectors including IT, medical devices, and aerospace industries. Light breakfast provided. […]

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A Celebration of International Women’s Day

University of Saint Joseph The Carol Autorino Center for the Arts and Humanities 1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT, US

New date: Monday, April 17th The World Affairs Council and the University of Saint Joseph’s Women’s Leadership Center are celebrating global women’s leadership. Join us and a panel of distinguished women leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing women in our international landscape as well as the role women’s advancement will play in shaping […]

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Fake News, Real War

Mark Twain House 351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT, US

Can fake news lead to war? Fake news isn't new. With all the talk about fake news in the political cycle, Ned Lamont will take a look at 100 years of fake news, from "Remember the Maine" to Gulf of Tonkin to Granada and weapons of mass destruction. Join us as we discuss the real […]

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