Council Cabinet Holiday Reception
A special evening celebrating our cabinet members and community partners who make the Council’s mission possible each year. become a council cabinet member
The World’s Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong
About The Event Wine Reception – 6:00 PM Program Begins – 6:30 PM Once seen as a force for peace and prosperity, globalization promised to make nations more connected, economies […]
Faith & Fear: America’s Relationship with War
About The Event Wine Reception – 6:00 PM Program Begins – 6:30 PM As the vicious, destructive wars in Ukraine and the Middle East rage on—and US policymakers debate continuing […]
Fmr. CIA Director William Burns – America’s Role in Global Affairs
An Exclusive Conversation with Former CIA Director William Burns – Only few spots available! PLEASE NOTE EARLY START TIME 4:00-5:00 PM – Wine Reception 5:00-6:00 PM – Program About the […]
Veterans Day: Green Beret Scott Mann, Badger Six & Ongoing Efforts to Save Afghans
6:00 PM – Registration & Networking 6:30 PM – Program 8:00 PM – CAB Only Reception About the Event This Veteran’s Day, join us for a powerful conversation with retired […]
Dean John Sherman on Public Service, National Security, and Shaping Future Leaders
Dean John Sherman of the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University 6:00 pm – Networking & Registration 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Program What does […]
Houston Producer Forum’s Fall Social
Join us for an exciting evening at the HPF Fall Social Joint Event, held in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston (WAC), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), […]
Playing on the World Stage: Houston 2026
Beyond the Field: How Sports Shape International Relations In 2026, Houston will stand at the center of the global sports universe, hosting both the World Baseball Classic and the FIFA […]
China’s Bid for a New World Order
Registration & Networking: 6:00 – 6:30 pm Program: 6:30 – 7:30 pm As the world continues to move away from the unipolar structure born after the end of the ColdWar, […]
2025 Global Leaders Reception
INVITATION ONLY EVENT RSVP by september 17
2025 Global Energy Summit
2025 Global Energy Summit The Global Energy Summit examines the dynamic forces shaping today’s energy landscape. Engage with diverse industry experts and global thought leaders, fostering dialogue on the future […]
Admiral John Kirby: U.S. Strategy, Adversaries & Alliances in a Shifting World
The Pentagon insider America’s top leaders trusted for global intelligence Early bird pricing is SOLD OUT! 6:00 PM – Wine Reception & Networking 6:30 PM – Program Admiral John Kirby […]
Power & Policy: Tariffs, Energy, and Canada–US Diplomacy
6:00 PM – Registration & Networking 6:30 PM – Program 7:45 PM – CAB Only Reception The U.S.’ s vital relationship with Canada is one of our nation’s oldest, most […]
Between Safety and Freedom: El Salvador’s Dilemma Under Bukele
MEMBER ONLY EVENT 6:00 PM – Wine Reception & Networking 6:30 PM – Program Veteran investigative journalist Gabriel Labrador, will explore the profound transformations taking place in El Salvador under […]
Nuclear Neighbors: The Complex Rivalry India-Pakistan
6:00 – 6:30 PM – Wine Reception & Networking 6:30 – 7:30 PM – Program For nearly eight decades, the relationship between India and Pakistan has shaped the destiny of […]