Luminary Award 2019

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

2019 Luminary Award Recipient The World Affairs Council is thrilled to announce Stanley Black & Decker will receive the 2019 Luminary Award. We are proud to honor Stanley Black & Decker, a global leader anchored in Connecticut. Stanley Black & Decker provides the ideas and tools for those who make the world™. Sponsorship Opportunities Available […]

Power Clash: China on the Rise

Manufactory 4.0 1 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut

SOLD OUT If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Jolly, Vice President, Programs and Communications at: ajolly@ctwac.org or call: (860) 241-6118.   You asked, we listened. After overwhelming requests to bring back our panelists from Global Security Forum 2018, we are bringing Dr. James Holmes and Dan Murphy back to Connecticut. Power Clash will […]

Global Security Forum 2019

Goodwin College 1 Riverside DrRoom 311, East Hartford, CT, US

The Global Security Forum is New England's premier regional security forum. In its third year, the Global Security Forum has convened some of the brightest minds and most influential leaders in global security. From cybersecurity to nuclear arms racing, these experts bring their on-the-ground leadership experience and unparalleled analysis to bear on some of the […]

An Evening with Vicente Fox, former President of Mexico

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

Be in the room for an intimate conversation with Vicente Fox, President of Mexico (2000-2006). Join us for Mr. Fox's candid perspective and analysis on some of today's most contentious and impactful global issues as well as the current relationship between Mexico and the United States.   Stay tuned for more information and ticket pre-sale!

Model United Nations 2019

University of Hartford 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, US

Are you ready for the CTWAC 2019 MUN Conference? Students from schools across Connecticut are already gearing up in preparation for our annual Model UN Conference in December. Check out some of the topics the delegates will be debating in their committees: Biological Warfare International Trade Relations Human Trafficking Plastic Pollution Industry 4.0   Stay […]

Disinformation, Propaganda, and Political Warfare

TheaterWorks 233 Pearl St, Hartford, CT, United States

Disinformation, Propaganda, and Political Warfare: What you need to understand in 2020 Propaganda and disinformation seem to be an increasing problem in our daily lives and in the security environment the United States faces today. Dr. Mark R. Jacobson,  former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, will discuss what is old, what is new, […]

Global Changemakers: International Women’s Day Celebration 2020

University of Saint Joseph, 1678 Asylum Ave 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT, United States

Join women from around the world for the annual Global Changemaker discussion, co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and the University of Saint Joseph Women's Leadership Center. This year's event will feature a conversation with Her Excellency Dina Kawar, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United States. Dina Kawar, who […]

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Global Security in a Pandemic

Zoom

Bring your lunch and join us live to talk the national and global security implications of the coronavirus with David Sanger, National Security Correspondent, The New York Times: from the global competition to develop a vaccine to how this may impact our technology landscape. This discussion is FREE. Registration required. Register through the link below. […]

U.S. Leadership in a Global Health Crisis

Zoom

Bring your lunch and your questions and join Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy for an interactive discussion on the U.S. Coronavirus Stimulus Package, the ongoing worldwide health crisis, global leadership, and U.S. foreign policy priorities during this uncertain time. Moderated by Megan Torrey, CTWAC CEO. This discussion is FREE. Registration required. Register through the link below. […]