Upcoming Events
Our programming is designed to foster global mindedness and global connectivity in Kentucky and surrounding areas. Our approach is centered around creating inclusive and accessible experiences that generate transformed leadership for youth, business and community leaders, and educators – and a greater sense of belonging for all.
WAC POP-UP | Cuba’s Uncertain Future: Crisis, Change, and the Future of the Island
Cuba is facing one of the most severe economic and political crises in its modern history. Widespread power outages, fuel shortages, food insecurity, inflation, and continued corruption have placed enormous pressure on Cuban society. At the same time, the United States has significantly intensified sanctions and economic pressure on the Cuban government, while debate continues over whether these policies will encourage reform, deepen hardship, or accelerate political change.
Join us for a timely and candid conversation examining Cuba's future from multiple perspectives. Featuring voices representing differing views on the Cuban government, alongside academic analysis and moderated discussion, this program will explore the island's economic challenges, political realities, U.S.-Cuba relations, and the implications for Cubans on the island and throughout the diaspora.
As home to one of the largest Cuban-American communities in the United States, Louisville offers a unique setting for a thoughtful and respectful dialogue on an issue that resonates both globally and locally.
The AI Race: America, China, and the Future of Innovation
What role will artificial intelligence play in shaping the future of global power, economic growth, and innovation?
Join Rebecca Fannin, internationally recognized journalist and venture capitalist, for a timely conversation on AI, innovation, and the growing technology competition between the United States and China. Drawing on insights from her acclaimed book The New Tech Titans of China, Fannin will explore how emerging technologies are reshaping industries, economies, and global influence.
The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century
How does the CIA shape the wars we fight, and the ones we don’t see? In The Mission, Tim Weiner delivers a deeply reported account of America’s intelligence agency in the post-9/11 world.
WAC POP-UP| War with Iran: What It Means and What Comes Next
The US-Israel attack on Iran on February 28 has pushed the Middle East into one of its most dangerous moments in decades. The subsequent death of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and intense strikes from both sides across the Middle East have raised fears of a wider conflict with global consequences.
In this Pop-up Event, a panel of regional experts will unpack what the war means for Iranians, the Middle East, and global stability.
The Power of Power: The Global Battle for Energy Resources with Ernest Scheyder, Author of "The War Below"
As the demand for various everyday items and technologies that we rely on, including smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems, continues to rise, so does the demand for lithium and copper, making their mining crucial for sustaining modern lifestyles and advancing technological innovation. While these resources are essential for modern technology, their extraction can have significant environmental and social implications, and they are critical for the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future.