Monday

16 November 2020

2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

The Big Think: Reinventing America's Role in the World

Exclusive Briefing

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Annual Membership Meeting (Council Executives)

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

A Conversation with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Opening Keynote & WACA 2020 International Service Award Honoree

Tuesday

17 November 2020

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Educating Toward an Anti-Racist World 

WACA 2020 Council of the Year: Columbus Council on World Affairs

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Prospects for Ending America's Endless Wars 

Think Tank Briefing: Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Professional Development Session for Councils

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

"Here, Right Matters" with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman

Keynote Conversation

Wednesday

18 November 2020

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Women of Color Advancing Peace & Security
Think and Do Tank Briefing: WCAPS

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Report: A U.S. Diplomatic Service for the 21st Century

Special Briefing: The American Diplomacy Project (Harvard Belfer Center)

7:00 PM to 7:30 PM

WACA Chair's 2020 Individual Award: Presentation & Reception

7:45 PM to 8:30 PM

Global Economy in Turmoil: Outlook for 2021

Great Decisions Fireside Chat

Thursday

19 November 2020

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Scaling Health Care Innovation: Lessons From India
WACA 2020 Council of the Year: World Affairs Council of Atlanta

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Systemic Security Risks & Solutions: Biological, Climate, and Nuclear Threats
Think Tank Briefing: Council on Strategic Risks

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Leadership Development Session: Council CEOs

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

How We Win: The Role of Women in Driving Non-Violent Change

Keynote Conversation

Friday

20 November 2020

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Journalism Under Fire: Covering Crisis in China
WACA 2020 Council of the Year: Santa Fe Council on International Relations

1:15 PM to 4:00 PM

Leadership Day: Professional Development Sessions