Invest in Macedonia: A Business Conference with the Prime Minister

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

Join us for a luncheon at the Hartford Club for a presentation on business and investment opportunities in the Republic of Macedonia. The delegation from the Republic of Macedonia will be led by the Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Nikola Gruevski. .

Free

The Refugee Crisis: Syria and Beyond

The University of Saint Joseph Mercy Hall, Crystal Room1678 Asylum Ave, 1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT, US

The World Affairs Council of Connecticut in conjunction with The University of Saint Joseph brings you an exciting program on the Syrian refugee crisis. Co-founder and Executive Director of Road to Mafraq Ellen Billard and Executive Director of the Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services Chris George are sure to paint a compelling picture of the […]

Free

Welcome Reception for new Brazilian Consul-General in Hartford

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

Come join us for a welcome reception for the new Brazilian Consul-General in Hartford, Ambassador Fernando Mello Barreto. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Ambassador Barreto graduated from the University of São Paulo’s Law School in 1972, and obtained a master of laws from Columbia University in 1974. After practicing law in São Paulo and New […]

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India and the United States: A Strategic Partnership

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

Join the World Affairs Council of Connecticut for an evening at the Hartford Club with the Ambassador of India to the United States, His Excellency Arun K. Singh. Come listen to the Ambassador speak on the importance of U.S.-India relations as it relates to both the global and local economy, international security, and foreign affairs. […]

Working Towards a Sustainable Future: An Interactive Roundtable Discussion on the Role of Sustainable Development Goals

Noah Webster Library Meeting Room A 20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, US

Join the World Affairs Council of CT and a panel of experts for an interactive roundtable discussion on sustainable economic development, with a special emphasis on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the Paris Climate Change conference set for November, it is critical that we begin having our own conversations on the importance […]

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Global Connections Luncheon: Ambassador Aharoni, Consul General of Israel

Hartford Club 46 Prospect Street, Hartford, CT, US

Join the World Affairs Council of CT, JFACT, the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford and the MetroHartford Alliance for lunch at the Hartford Club with very special guest, Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Consul General of Israel in New York, in conversation on the future of the United States-Israel relationship. The event will feature lunch and a […]

Global Economic Outlook 2016

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

Don’t miss predictions for 2016 at WACCT’s annual Global Economic Outlook. Join us for a lunch and talk with Edward Guay, Principal at Wintonbury Risk Management and global macrostrategist, who will share his predictions for the global economy in the new year. Member Fee: $30.00 | Non Member Fee: $35.00

Pandemics, Politics and Panic: What our democracy learned from the Ebola Crisis

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

How does a democracy deal with a serious threat to public health like Ebola? Join us for a luncheon at the Hartford Club for a discussion on the varied public health reactions to the recent Ebola outbreak, and the implications for our democracy, politics, and public health. Featuring Paul R. Skolnik, MD, FACP, FIDSA Professor […]

Global Economic Outlook 2016

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

A rising US dollar, an unstable Chinese stock market, falling oil prices – what does this mean for the 2016 global economy? Don’t miss predictions for 2016 at WACCT’s annual Global Economic Outlook. Join us for a lunch and talk with Edward Guay, Principal at Wintonbury Risk Management and global macrostrategist, who will share his […]