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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

Kick off summer with tapas, cocktails and craft beer at the Council's Summer Member Party! Meet members and friends of the Council in the beautiful, newly-opened Mark Twain Carriage House and Terrace. Featuring: Tapas by Mercado Specialty Summer Cocktails crafted by the Hartford Flavor Company Craft Beer from local craft brewery Back East Brewing Tasting […]

WorldQuest is back! Pick your all-star lineup and prepare for the ultimate global trivia game with great competition, food, drinks, and prizes! Featuring host extraordinaire, John Dankosky, Executive Editor of the New England News Collaborative and host of NEXT. When: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 | 6pm – 8pm Where: Polish National Home: home of the […]

More than 100 people have died as violent protests escalate in Venezuela. President Nicolás Maduro continues to consolidate power amid charges of election fraud and Venezuelan citizens face food shortages, medicine scarcities, blackouts, unemployment, and rising violence. On August 11, President Trump threatened direct U.S. military intervention in the Venezuelan crisis. How did we get […]