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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CT Export Week Luncheon | Doing Business in Brazil

Shipman & Goodwin One Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT

Join the U.S. Commercial Service, World Affairs Council of Connecticut, Connecticut District Export Council and Shipman & Goodwin to explore Doing Business in Brazil, specifically opportunities for U.S. exporters in the infrastructure and healthcare/health IT sectors. Speakers will include Department of Commerce Brazil Spet and Santander Bank. Come join us to learn about the opportunities […]

20th Annual Immigrant Day

CT State Capitol, Old Judiciary Room 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT

CTWAC and the Connecticut Immigrant and Refugee Coalition (CIRC) are celebrating the 20th annual Immigrant Day. Join us in honoring the extraordinary accomplishments of Connecticut immigrants on May 2nd at the Connecticut State Capitol.   Featuring Keynote Speaker: Rafael Perez-Escamilla, M.S., Ph.D., Doctor Honoris Causa Rafael Perez-Escamilla is a tenured Professor of Epidemiology & Public […]

Luminary Award 2017

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

2017 Luminary Award Recipient The World Affairs Council of CT is honored to award United Technologies (UTC) the 2017 Luminary Award. The 2017 Luminary Award honors United Technologies for their global leadership in sustainability efforts from green aviation to green buildings. Through constant innovation and commitment to the environment, United Technologies is setting the highest […]

The Burning Years: Author Talk and Community Climate Action

Connecticut Public Broadcasting Lobby 1049 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT, US

Join us for a community conversation on climate change and collective response, featuring Felicity Harley, author of The Burning Years and former Executive Director of the World Affairs Council, and Ben Martin, local climate change activist and member of the CT Chapter of 350.org. 6 pm | Reception with light hors d’oeuvres 6:30 pm – […]

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