Past Events

Mar 14, 2024

Artificial Intelligence, Elections, and the Future of Democracy

The National Liberty Museum and the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia present a panel on how AI might shift democratic norms and influence democratic procedures in our election year and in the realm of global politics.

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Mar 12, 2024

Making History: Office Inauguration featuring David Allen, author of Every Citizen a Statesman

The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia turned 75 in 2024 and moved into a new office at One Penn Center with a large event space. To commemorate the growth of our organization and our history within Philadelphia, we invited our community members to a reception and keynote program featuring historian David Allen, author of "Every Citizen a Statesman: The Dream of a Democratic Foreign Policy in the American Century."

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Feb 06, 2024

World Affairs Table: Georgia

The World Affairs Table series features discussions on topics pertaining to bilateral relationships between the U.S. and other countries. Each discussion is followed by a culinary tasting event with cuisine and drinks from the country of focus. The World Affairs Table allows audience members to both engage in substantive foreign policy discussions and experience culture and cuisine, all in the span of one evening.

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Jan 10, 2024

Innovations in Maternal Health: Local and Global

Maternal health outcomes continue to trail overall advances in modern medicine. With its world-renowned life sciences programs and concentration of medical research institutes, Philadelphia has a unique role to play in addressing these maternal health equity challenges. This panel examined Philadelphia’s role and the city’s opportunities in medical and patient-care advances from a local, national, and global perspective.

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Dec 13, 2023

A Conversation with the Forward Party

The Council hosted a discussion about political polarization, democratic participation, and foreign policy with the Forward Party. Christine Todd Whitman, Former New Jersey State Governor moderated the panel of members of the Party. Andrew Yang, 2020 Democratic presidential primary candidate, delivered opening remarks. The World Affairs Council does not endorse the Forward Party or its candidates, and this event did not fundraise for, share information with, or support the candidates or representatives at this event.

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Dec 05, 2023

An Evening with David Malpass, former Head of the World Bank

The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia joined David Malpass, president of the World Bank from 2019-2023, for a conversation about today's most important global economic issues. The event includde a keynote address and time for Q&A, where the audience had the chance to dive deeper into the topics of their choosing.

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Nov 08, 2023

Applying AI to Global Cybersecurity: Complement or Complication

The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia was joined by a panel of industry, regulatory, and security professionals for a moderated discussion and audience Q&A about the opportunities and risks of increased reliance on AI in cybersecurity.

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Nov 01, 2023

Diplochat: Republic of Korea

The Council’s “Diplochat” series provides attendees the opportunity to have in-depth conversations with diplomats from around the world. This event featured remarks by Euy Whan Kim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea.

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Oct 30, 2023

What Comes Next for Haiti?

Haiti’s “Lost Decade,” starting with the 2010 earthquake and the ensuing humanitarian crisis, involved challenges with migration, the economy, and a cholera public health emergency. The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia was joined by two Pulitzer Prize recognized journalists for a conversation about what comes next for the country and what recovery might look like.

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Oct 26, 2023

Info Session: International Visitor Liaison for Public Diplomacy

The U.S. Department of State’s Office of Language Services is looking for International Visitor Liaisons (IVLs) to travel throughout the United States with international visitors invited to learn from and connect with U.S. counterparts in their profession. Join to learn about volunteering opportunities.

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Oct 17, 2023

Ties Between Two Great Nations – American & British Architecture & Design

The United States and the United Kingdom have longstanding political, economic, and cultural ties. Historic connections carry over to present-day aspects of society, including city planning, building, construction, engineering, design, and architecture. The World Affairs Council is proud to partner with the British American Business Council to present this panel discussion of British and Philadelphia area landmark building projects.

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Oct 02, 2023

Global Quizzo

A fun evening of Global Quizzo at the German Society of Pennsylvania! Attendees will test their knowledge of geography, world music, language, history, politics, and world pop culture! Featuring Quiz Master Johnny Goodtimes.

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Sep 21, 2023

Info Session: International Visitor Liaison for Public Diplomacy

The U.S. Department of State’s Office of Language Services is looking for International Visitor Liaisons (IVLs) to travel throughout the United States with international visitors invited to learn from and connect with U.S. counterparts in their profession.

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Sep 06, 2023

Diplochat: Cuba

The Council hosted a discussion about U.S.-Cuba relations featuring remarks from Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba in the U.S. Lianys Torres Rivera and Consul General of the Republic of Cuba in Washington DC Nora Alberteris Monterrey. The conversation was facilitated by the Council’s President & CEO, Lauren Swartz.

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Jul 13, 2023

11th Annual Summer International Business Networking Reception

For the eleventh consecutive year, members and friends of Greater Philadelphia’s international community are partnering to host a business networking reception to celebrate the region’s status as a top US destination for foreign direct investment and trade.

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Jun 27, 2023

Diplochat: Ukraine

The Council’s “Diplochat” series provides attendees the opportunity to have in-depth conversations with diplomats from around the world. This event features remarks from the Ukrainian Ambassador the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsya, about U.S.-Ukraine relations.

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Jun 20, 2023

Discussing the Diplomat: Fact and Fiction

A program focused on the realities American diplomats face when serving our country. We unpacked key scenes from the popular Netflix show “The Diplomat” with Alexander Vershbow alongside robust audience Q&A.

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Jun 07, 2023

Documentary Screening: "Cyberwar 2022" with Expert Talkback

Guests joined the World Affairs Council and the Museum of the American Revolution for the Philadelphia premiere of the Ukraine documentary "Cyberwar 2022", with a special message from director Pavel Cherepin followed by a Q&A session with Paul M. Joyal.

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Jun 05, 2023

Philly Beer Week: Global Quizzo @ Yards Brewery!

A fun evening of Global Quizzo with Gamemaster Johnny Goodtimes at Yards Brewery! Attendees tested their knowledge of geography, world music, language, history, politics, and world pop culture.

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May 11, 2023

World Affairs Table: Germany

The World Affairs Table series features discussions on topics pertaining to bilateral relationships between the U.S. and other countries. This event, presented in partnership with the German Society of Pennsylvania, focused on US-German relations and was followed by a tasting event with food and drink from Germany. The World Affairs Table allows audience members to both engage in substantive foreign policy discussions and experience culture and cuisine, all in the span of one evening.

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