Public Programming

Discover the world without leaving Kentuckiana. You’re invited to join us for captivating speaker events, where you can interact with diplomats, world leaders, and industry experts, and explore pressing global issues.

Featured Events

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World In Transition Speaker Series

Past WAC speakers include Mikhail Gorbachev, Colin Powell, Christiane Amanpour, John Sculley, and countless other trailblazers.

Want to take advantage of all that WAC has to offer while supporting our mission? It is our mission to inform and inspire our community to think and act globally. To reap the benefits from our variety of programs, please consider joining WAC as a Member!

A Culinary Journey Around Louisville

A Culinary Journey Around Louisville, is a curated experience allowing connoisseurs of food to delve deep into the food tapestry of countries far and wide from their own backyard.

Great Decisions Discussion Series

Every year the World Affairs Council puts on the Great Decisions Discussion Series, based on the Great Decisions Briefing Books from the Foreign Policy Association.

This series is stands as the foremost American forum on global affairs, with discussions taking place all over the country. We are honored to host a discussion group for our area.

Past Events

Featured
A Culinary Journey Around Louisville: Venezuelan Cuisine
Nov 6
A Culinary Journey Around Louisville: Venezuelan Cuisine
WAC Diplomatic Briefing | Where to Next? The Evolving Landscape of US-Cuba Relations
Oct 21
WAC Diplomatic Briefing | Where to Next? The Evolving Landscape of US-Cuba Relations
A Culinary Journey Around Louisville: Ethiopian Cuisine with Queen of Sheba
Sep 19
A Culinary Journey Around Louisville: Ethiopian Cuisine with Queen of Sheba

This event presents a unique opportunity to experience Ethiopian cuisine, celebrated for its vibrant flavors, communal dining, and cultural richness. Beyond the delicious food, this gathering is a chance to foster connections within our community, engage in meaningful conversations, and deepen our appreciation for global cultures.

Great Decisions Discussion | NATO’s Future
Sep 11
Great Decisions Discussion | NATO’s Future

Scientific advances benefit from collaboration between researchers, but what happens when material, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is controversial and important to a nation’s national security? Is there a middle ground between sharing information and denying access? How can we regulate cooperation?

Sister Cities: Mainz (Germany) Leadership Trip 2024
Sep 7
Sister Cities: Mainz (Germany) Leadership Trip 2024

Embark on a unique journey with our delegation tour to Mainz, Germany, and unlock a world of opportunities, culture, and connections!

CANCELED: Luncheon with Ambassador of Ghana, H.E. Hajia Alima Mahama
Sep 4
CANCELED: Luncheon with Ambassador of Ghana, H.E. Hajia Alima Mahama

In celebration of 45 years of Sister Cities’ relationship between Louisville and Tamale, WAC will be hosting a conversation with the Ambassador of Ghana to the U.S., H.E. Hajia Alima Mahama. Ambassador Mahama will offer remarks on Ghana’s role in Africa and its relationship with the U.S. , followed by a conversation with Prosper Africa and Chief Ife Bell, who holds the traditional tribal leader title of Zosimli Naa in the Dagbon Kingdom in Northern Ghana. Their discussion will touch on the geopolitical significance of Ghana, and opportunities and challenges that exist for people to engage with the country through economic, trade, and social and educational exchanges.

Join us for an exclusive luncheon that opens the door to transformative global opportunities and how 45 years of Sister Cities relationship between Louisville and Tamale advances these opportunites between Kentucky and Ghana. 

Hosted by the World Affairs Council Louisville Sister Cities, in collaboration with The Office of Zosimli Naa Ife Bell and Prosper Africa.

The Power of Power: The Global Battle for Energy Resources with Ernest Scheyder, Author of "The War Below"
Aug 22
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.

CANCELLED - A Conversation with H.E. Hajia Alima Mahama, Ghanaian Ambassador to the U.S.
Aug 6
CANCELLED - A Conversation with H.E. Hajia Alima Mahama, Ghanaian Ambassador to the U.S.

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