Crisis in Myanmar: Voices of the Silenced
Since the 2021 coup, Myanmar has been in the midst of a brutal civil war, with rebel forces gaining critical ground and pushing back the military junta. This has unleashed […]
Addressing Global Food Insecurity with Houston Food Bank CEO
Food insecurity is a growing global crisis, affecting millions of people who lack consistent access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. Climate change, economic instability, conflict, and supply chain disruptions […]
Digging in Hallowed Ground: Excavating Notre-Dame
An excellent opportunity was presented for the first excavations in many years as the Notre-Dame Cathedral underwent restoration following the fire in 2020. Learn about the archaeological work that took […]
Gaza and the West Bank
Registration & Networking: 6:00 PM Program: 6:30 PM Wine Reception: 7:30 – 8:30 PM For Palestinians, now is perhaps the most uncertain and unsettled time in 40 years and maybe […]
NPR’s Frank Langfitt: The UK and the Future of Europe & Ukraine
Registration & Networking: 6:00 pm Program starts: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm NPR’s Frank Langfitt covered over 50 countries during his almost 20 years as an acclaimed international correspondent, including […]
Green Beret Nick Lavery and U.S. Army Veteran Nick Tran
Military Appreciation Day The Military Appreciation Day is designed to honor and recognize the unwavering service and sacrifice of active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their families. This event brings together […]
A Night in the City of Light Gala
Dress code for the evening is Formal/Cocktail Attire | Black Tie Optional PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES SPONSOR ROYALE: $10,000 Six dinner guests Host of two distinguished representatives of the Consular Corps Invitations […]
Mark Clifford Covers the Story of China’s Most Feared Critic
Mark Clifford covers the incredible path from poverty to self-made billionaire ofJimmy Lai who is best known in China and beyond for his tireless advocacy for democracy for Hong Kong. […]
Ambassador William Taylor: What’s Next for the Ukraine War?
Registration at 6 PM Program will BEGIN at 6:30 PM Followed by a Council Cabinet Reception at 7:45 Having served as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine for Bush and as Chargé […]
Deputy NSA Elliott Abrams: Trump’s Friends, Foes & Foreign Policy
Having served as U.S. Special Representative for Iran and Venezuela for President Trump, Deputy National Security Advisor for President George W. Bush, and Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs […]
Driven to LEAD with Porsche
To kick-off the International Women’s Day Symposium, join us at Porsche for a night that champions the intersection of leadership, sustainability, and innovation. This special night brings together visionary Houstonians […]
Breaking Down Syria: The Future of the Middle East
ONSITE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE. NO NEED TO PRE REGISTER. For over half a century, the Assad family brutally ruled and repressed the people of Syria. In 2011, as the Arab Spring […]