World in Transition Speaker Series
The WAC flagship Speaker Series features forward-thinking and experienced diplomats, authors, and thought-leaders in diverse fields to share their expertise with our community members. The series focuses on diverse perspectives and research on global issues and provides attendees the opportunity to engage in Q&A with guest speakers.
Past WAC speakers include Mikhail Gorbachev, Colin Powell, Christiane Amanpour, John Sculley, and countless other trailblazers.
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Featured Speaker Programs
Scientific advances benefit from collaboration between researchers, but what happens when material, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is controversial and important to a nation’s national security? Is there a middle ground between sharing information and denying access? How can we regulate cooperation?
General Speaker Events
Past Events
Chevalier de Saint-George, the “Black Mozart”
When could we see a human footprint in the galaxy? Find out on November 28 at the Filson Historical Society.
Amb. (ret) Gerald Feierstein joins us to unpack the global security implications of the Israel-Hamas War. Virtual program - Registration Required