This week in policy: 100 events across 26 topicsWeek Ahead
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM (EDT) · 23h 59m
In Person

CIGI's 25th-anniversary Policy Foresight Afternoon brings together leaders from policy, defence and academia to explore how foresight can help prepare for future challenges and foster innovation and collaboration.

Baltimore, MD
Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:00 AM – Sep 30, 2026 @ 11:59 PM (EDT) · 1d 23h 59m
In Person

National Home Visiting Summit with NORC attendance noted; newsletter lists Meghan Woo as an attendee.

United States Studies Centre, City Road (H03), The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Sep 29, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (UTC+10) · 1h 30m
In Person

In-person panel discussion on the strategic implications of deepening ties between China, Russia and North Korea for the Indo-Pacific. Speakers include Dr Aparna Pande, Professor Herman Joseph Kraft, Dr Ja Ian Chong and Dr Lavina Lee; moderated by Matthew Knott. Free with registration required.

Virtual
Sep 29, 2026 @ 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (UTC) · 1h
Online

Webinar discussing the UAE's middle-power model and its implications for Europe, drawing on an ECFR policy brief. Speakers include Cinzia Bianco and Giacomo Köhler; chaired by Anthony Dworkin.

Virtual
Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC) · 1h
Online

Webinar discussing Africa's use of the Eurobond market and alternatives for sovereign development finance, with case studies and policy discussion. Panel includes experts from African Peer Review Mechanism, Development Reimagined, Finance for Development Lab, and the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa; moderated by SAIIA. Register via the provided Zoom link.

KPMG Offices, 150 Elgin Street, 18th Floor / Suite 1800, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Sep 29, 2026 @ 8:00 AM (EDT)
In Person

Full-day discussion on Canada–Republic of Korea–Japan defence cooperation. Event hosted in Ottawa with registration via Eventbrite.

Virtual
Sep 29, 2026 @ 1:30 PM (UTC)
Online

A webinar co-organized by IFPRI and the CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program discussing policy visibility of food system costs and multifunctional landscapes.

Aalborg University Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Sep 29, 2026 @ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CEST) · 1h 30m
In Person

Seminar exploring how climate change affects (im)mobility and legal protection, and how climate mobility intersects with war, poverty and political tensions.

Virtual
Sep 29, 2026 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (UTC) · 1h
Online

Carnegie Endowment panel on global battery policy, technology, and supply-chain trends, moderated by Milo McBride with regional experts discussing China, South Korea, Japan, the U.S., Europe, Canada, and India. Live online event to explore how countries can develop domestic battery industries and strengthen supply chains.

Virtual
Sep 29, 2026 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (UTC) · 1h 30m
Online

Book launch and discussion of From Sovereigns to Servants by Alexandra Prokopenko, with a moderated conversation and audience Q&A. Max Seddon (Financial Times) will moderate and the author will discuss Russian elites, the economy, and implications for Western policy.

Virtual
Sep 29, 2026 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (UTC) · 1h 30m
Online
Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Book launch and discussion for Alexandra Prokopenko's From Sovereigns to Servants about Russia's ruling elite; moderated by Max Seddon. Includes author Q&A and analysis of the Russian elite and economy.

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, D.C.
Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EDT) · 1h
In Person

Briefing on strategies to prepare the American workforce for an AI-driven economy and policymaker roles in adaptation. Sponsored by Cornell University and the R Street Institute; lunch provided. Registration requested by Sept. 23, 2026.

Virtual
Sep 29, 2026 @ 4:00 PM (UTC)
Online

New America hosts a virtual panel on accessible democracy, examining ADA and Voting Rights Act protections, curbside voting pilots, the impact of federal SAVE legislation, and how election officials can improve physical and digital accessibility. CART and ASL interpreting provided.

Virtual
Sep 29, 2026 @ 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM (UTC) · 45m
Online

A live online Carnegie Connects conversation where Aaron David Miller interviews Jake Sullivan on whether the United States can still lead effectively and the core elements of a sound foreign policy and national security strategy.

Virtual
Sep 29, 2026 @ 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM (UTC) · 45m
Online

A live online conversation in the Carnegie Connects series: Aaron David Miller interviews Jake Sullivan on U.S. leadership, foreign policy, and national security challenges. Broadcast live on Carnegie's online channel.

Taubman 102 (Cason Conference Room), Harvard Kennedy School
Sep 29, 2026 @ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (EDT) · 1h 30m
In Person

Second session of the three-part study group on sectarian dynamics in the Middle East with David Patel.

Off-the-record study group (Harvard community; Harvard ID required)
Sep 29, 2026 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (EDT) · 1h
In Person

Harvard-only study group on AI led by Ambassador Kelly Craft with guest Stephen Garrison. Off-the-record, not-for-credit conversation.

Off-the-record study group (Harvard community; Harvard ID required)
Sep 29, 2026 @ 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (EDT) · 1h
In Person

Study group led by Chris Whipple with guest Chris Liddell. Off-the-record and open to Harvard community with ID.

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sep 29, 2026 @ 6:30 PM (ADT)
In Person

The Fraser Institute's 2026 Atlantic Dinner features a conversation with McCain Foods CEO Max Koeune on the theme "Navigating Global Business." The event will be held at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront on September 29, 2026.

Clingendael Academy, The Hague, Netherlands; Virtual
Sep 30, 2026 @ 12:00 AM (CEST)
Hybrid

A multi-week Clingendael Academy course on climate diplomacy and international climate engagement, covering policy and engagement strategies.