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 – […]

Free

Summer Party

Mark Twain House & Museum 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT, United States

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 2017

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

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 […]

Venezuela in Crisis: How did we get here?

CPBN Building 1049 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT, US

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 […]

Free

VIP Reception with General George Casey

Hartford Golf Club 134 Norwood Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

Space extremely limited. Only 20 spots available for this member-exclusive event! If tickets are sold out, contact Amanda Jolly, Program Manager, at (860) 241-6118 or [email protected] to be put on the wait list.

Global Security Forum

Goodwin University Auditorium 1 Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT

With a new administration and a shifting global order, what are top security challenges facing the United States? Join the World Affairs Council of CT and the Charter Oak Chapter of the Military Officers Association in conjunction with the CT Military Department for an all-day seminar featuring experts from top military and civilian institutions. Featuring […]

The North Korean Nuclear Threat: What’s Next?

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

Fire, Fury and the Nuclear Threat Join the World Affairs Council of CT and an expert panel to explore the central questions: why is North Korea a critical problem and what can the United States and its regional allies do to solve this crisis? Featuring Moderated By Greg Boyko, Honorary Consul General of Japan in […]