Past Events

Many of our past events—featuring world leaders, policymakers, journalists, authors, and other experts sharing their ideas and perspectives on critical global issues—are available to watch on-demand.
All past events, listed in chronological order.

Rising Rents and Stagnant Wages: Today's Economic Challenges with Mary Daly

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly for a town hall on the unique economic challenges facing young Americans.

Oct 10
People pass in front of the New York Stock Exchange on March 21, 2023.
AP Photos

Bridging the Gap between Farmers and Consumers: A Sustainable Food Seal

PAST EVENT VIDEO

A "sustainable food seal" is critical to move consumer markets on sustainability.

Sep 28
A woman stands in a grocery store examining food options.

The Energy Transition: Power, Batteries, and New Mobility in Cities

PAST EVENT
Corporate Leadership Conversations

Please join us for our next Corporate Leadership Conversation with UL Solutions on the Urban Energy Transition. 

Sep 25
Senior leaders from corporate partner companies discussing corporate sustainability at a Council event on April 11, 2023.

Viktor Yushchenko on Ukraine's Political Future

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join Former President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko for a discussion of Ukraine’s political future amid Russia’s invasion of the country.

Sep 18
Viktor Yushchenko speaking in the Chicago Council Conference Center.

2023 Council Community Open House

PAST EVENT

A special opportunity for our Chicago community to get together, meet our newly appointed President and Chief Content Officer Sarah Gilbert, and learn more about what's happening at the Council.  

Sep 13
Mark Williams, Council President Sarah Gilbert, and Raj K. Fernando.

Opening Up "Oppenheimer"

PAST EVENT

Join the Council for a screening of Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer," hosted by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

Jul 29
Robert Downey Jr, Christopher Nolan, Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh, and Matt Damon pose for a photo at an Oppenheimer promotional event in London.
AP Photos

What Young Americans Think about Nuclear Weapons

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Experts discuss the Council’s latest polling on nuclear issues and what more can be done to engage the next generation.

Jul 27
a nuclear cloud
Canva

Emerging Leaders Information Session for Prospective Applicants

PAST EVENT

Globally minded Chicago-area professionals, ages 35 to 45, are invited to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program and the benefits to their professional and personal growth.

Jul 25
A group of Emerging Leaders sit around a table.

A Conversation with Matt Murray, US Senior Official for APEC

PAST EVENT

Matt Murray joins members of the Council community to discuss trade, investment, and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

Jul 21
US VP Kamala Harris and Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha hold a Chalom during the closing of the 2022 APEC Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.
AP Photos

Emerging Leaders Information Session for Talent Officers

PAST EVENT

Talent and human resources officers are invited to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program and the benefits to their companies and organizations.

Jul 12
a group of Emerging Leaders gathered around a table