An in-person panel discussion on the clean energy transition in rural America, exploring policy, deployment, and economic impacts. Hosted in Manhattan with registration via Eventbrite.
A Quincy Institute webinar on President Xi's visit to Washington and its implications, featuring Jake Werner, Alvin Wang Graylin, and Paul Heer; moderated by Kelley Beaucar Vlahos.
A timely webinar discussion as Xi Jinping visits Washington, covering AI safety, economic ties, Taiwan, Iran, and prospects for US-China strategic stability. Features Quincy Institute director Jake Werner and expert panelists with Kelley Beaucar Vlahos moderating.
A live Zoom conversation on Russian public opinion following the September 2026 Duma elections featuring Timothy Frye and Samuel Greene, with Maria Lipman and Michael Kimmage. Hosted by the Kennan Institute.
Exhibition opening for Carmen Winant's "Double Jeopardy" with an opening event listed at 1:00 PM ET; held at 8 Garden Street (Cambridge) with virtual access.
Think tanks taking stock of the G20 U.S. agenda and preparing for the U.K. handover. In-person at the Baha'i International Community in New York with a virtual registration option.
Assistant Secretary for Family Support Alex J. Adams speaks with AEI’s Daniel Buck about the Trump administration's overhaul of the Head Start program. Offered as a live web event and livestream.
AEI web event featuring Alex J. Adams (HHS) in conversation with AEI’s Daniel Buck about the future of the federal Head Start program. Live web event; registration required.
An in-person seminar with Krishnaswamy Sankaran on the role of critical raw materials in strategic autonomy. Daniel Schrag will moderate. RSVP required; open to Harvard University ID holders. The event will not be streamed or recorded.
Off-the-record study group for Harvard community on diplomacy and warfare in the Trump era, led by Ambassador Kelly Craft. RSVP required with a valid Harvard email.
A session exploring the roles of the White House chief of staff, CIA director, and campaign manager and the role of journalism in accountability. Off-the-record and open to Harvard community.
A Climate Week networking evening focused on 'Buildings as Grid Assets' scheduled for Tuesday, September 22 at 5:30 PM local time. The newsletter links to the event page for more information and registration.
Full-day conference on 'Alliances in an age of disorder' with panels and debates on strategy, alliances and big shocks. Standard ticket listed at $899 (student ticket $499).
A conversation moderated by Laura Meckler featuring Prof. Cornell William Brooks and Dr. Kevin Roberts on diversity in higher education and American life, followed by a facilitated debrief with Julia Minson. Co-sponsored by the Office of the Dean.
Join NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for remarks followed by a conversation with U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew G. Whitaker, moderated by Chicago Council President Leslie Vinjamuri. The event is in Des Moines, IA, and will be livestreamed. Topics include the future of the alliance and its implications for the United States.
In-person premiere screening of the documentary 'The Weight: Veterans on Fighting America’s Foreign Wars' followed by a discussion with Major General (Ret.) Joseph Reynes, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mike Nelson, and former Capt. Allison Jaslow; moderated by Adam Weinstein.
A joint RUSI and War on the Rocks webinar presenting expert perspectives from the U.S. and Europe on nuclear deterrence. Members event, offered online.
Book launch and discussion for Francis Fukuyama's memoir 'In the Realm of the Last Man.' Registration available on the FSI events page.
Conversation featuring Ken Burns and David Brooks on faith, pluralism, and the American experiment, hosted by the Religion & Society Program.
Six-session in-person reading group led by WAPPP fellow Ashley Judd, examining prostitution and pornography through multidisciplinary scholarship and testimonies. Open to Harvard affiliates.
NORC presenter: Nida Corry at the ISTSS Annual Meeting, a multi-day conference focused on traumatic stress studies held in San Antonio, TX.
Annual Women, Peace and Leadership Symposium on “Resilience and New Leadership for the WPS Agenda” during the UN General Assembly high-level week. Speakers include H.E. Maria Benvinda Levi, H.E. José Manuel Albares Bueno, Sahana Dharmapuri, and Sarah Hendriks. Seating is limited and registration (to be shared in September) is required.
AEI hosts former FERC Chairman Mark C. Christie and other experts to discuss whether the electric power sector should remain vertically integrated or move to decentralization. Available to livestream.
In-person panel on U.S.-Korea-Japan cooperation in AI and advanced technologies, covering semiconductors, digital infrastructure, economic security, AI governance, and related energy implications.
Fireside chat with U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves on Commerce's efforts to support the quantum industry and mitigate economic and national security risks.
A briefing co-hosted by New America and the National Women’s Law Center providing an overview of the needs of pregnant and parenting students and new state policy tools to support them.
WAPPP Changemakers conversation featuring Mary Wooldridge. Delivered virtually; the announcement lists Sept 23 at 12:00 PM ET.
A panel led by AEI’s Naomi Schaefer Riley discusses the Indian Child Welfare Act, a recent Supreme Court petition challenging ICWA, and implications for child welfare and equal protection.
Discussion of a new policy memo on inertial confinement fusion and its implications for U.S. nuclear deterrence with Rebeccah Heinrichs, Madelyn Creedon, Mark Hermann, and Keith LeChien. Hosted by Hudson Institute; available to watch online or attend in person.
Opening study group where Ambassador Nathalie Rayes discusses a nonlinear career across government, private sector, and civil society and lessons on principled leadership. Off-the-record and for Harvard community.
AEI authors Kevin R. Kosar and Scott Warren discuss a new report on whether electoral incentives explain Congress's weak governing performance, joined by scholars Richard Barton and Frances Lee.
Governor Doug Ducey leads a study group on the journey from private sector to public sector, exploring leadership and governance. Off-the-record; Harvard community RSVP required.
A high-level program on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly during Climate Week NYC, featuring conversations on climate security, the energy transition, and energy and climate policy shifts and priorities of policymakers globally.
Conversation with Peter McCrory, Chief Economist at Anthropic, on early evidence of AI's effects on productivity, jobs, and wages, moderated by Jason Furman. RSVP for in-person attendance.
Interactive Young Professionals workshop on AI policy with Nelson Rosario, covering governance and guardrails for AI and Rosario's work on state bar and court task forces. Learn more and register to attend at 5:30 p.m. CDT on 9/23/2026.
Competitive Enterprise Institute's Julian L. Simon Memorial Award Dinner celebrating 'American Treasures: Redefine the Possible' with awardee Donald J. Boudreaux and keynote Mick Ebeling. Cocktail or themed attire; seating is limited and RSVP is requested.
ORF-listed 'India Day @ UNGA' on September 24, 2026. The item in the newsletter provides the date but no specific time or venue details.
Presentation of the 'Essential Wealth' metric to clarify how much wealth families need for resilience and prosperity, and how leaders can apply it.
A side event during the UN General Assembly High-Level Week (24 Sep 2026) on strengthening parliamentary oversight of rising military expenditures. Organized by SIPRI in collaboration with the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) with participation from the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs, the Inter-Parliamentary Union and UN member states.
Two-day public finance conference co-hosted by the World Bank, ODI Global and IFS on 24–25 September 2026 in Washington, DC. Nathaniel Hendren (MIT) will deliver the keynote.
A hybrid panel hosted by the CSIS Japan Chair and the Japan Economic Foundation to discuss economic and energy security, supply chain resilience, and US-Japan leadership. Featured panels include experts on alliances, friend-shoring, and energy security with opening remarks from CSIS and JEF leadership. Recording will be posted on the event page.
A virtual conversation and panel on the US fiscal outlook, featuring Senator Sheldon Whitehouse with a fireside conversation moderated by Kimberly Clausing, followed by a panel (moderated by Maurice Obstfeld) with Aviva Aron-Dine, Jason Furman, and Oya Celasun. The discussion will examine rising federal debt, persistent deficits, policy challenges, and economic and international implications. Events will be streamed on the PIIE website and YouTube.
Webcast panel on transmission economics featuring Catherine Hausman (University of Michigan) and Joseph Majkut (CSIS ESCC), discussing transmission policy and economics for the U.S. power system.
Conference marking 250 years of American financial history with panels on founding debates, regulatory power, and the future of U.S. markets. Join in person or online.
A 75-minute dialogue during UNGA High-Level Week with senior government and civil society representatives to assess implementation of the Pact for the Future and identify gaps ahead of the 2028 review.
Book launch and discussion on 'Industrial Policy for the United States: Winning the Competition for Good Jobs and High-Value Industries.'
AEI-hosted web event (moderated by AEI’s Mark Schneider) with experts in AI technology and data sharing discussing AI memory and K–12 student privacy issues. Live web discussion; registration required.
AEI hosts a live online discussion on AI memory and student privacy in K–12 education featuring experts in AI, data sharing, and education policy. Panelists will explore who controls AI "memories" and the tools and policies for managing them.
Launch event for Niskanen Center's case study on how the Department of Veterans Affairs modernized digital infrastructure and service delivery (2015–2025). Case study authors will present findings and take questions (livestreamed). In-person attendees will have small-group discussions followed by a networking reception.
Case-study driven study group led by Chris Lu, focusing on real-world dilemmas in public leadership and decision making. Off-the-record and open to Harvard community.
Off-the-record study group on the origins, evolution, and missions of the Department of Homeland Security led by Alejandro Mayorkas. RSVP required with a Harvard email.
An event titled 'Women in Waste: Turning Trash into Opportunity' focused on opportunities in waste management and circular solutions. Starts at 5:30 PM local time; registration via BE-Exchange.
Three-day literary festival with panels, parties, and conversations featuring dozens of authors celebrating stories and ideas.
UNGA side event convening G20 Sherpas and engagement group leads to reflect on past G20 priorities and deepen 2026 collaboration. Theme: 'Engaging Diverse Voices in the G20 U.S. for Better Policymaking and Action in Uncertain Times.'
Conversation with Tom Malinowski on values in American foreign policy and the role of new technologies like AI in restoring moral leadership. Part of the IOP Food for Thought Lunch series; Harvard email RSVP required; lunch served.
Economist Luis Garicano presents his new book Messy Jobs and discusses how AI is reshaping labor markets, followed by a conversation with moderator Adam S. Posen and Anna Stansbury. Event is streamed live on the PIIE website and YouTube.
A conversation hosted by the Mitchell Institute with Brig. Gen. Timothy M. Helfrich about Air Force fighter portfolio development, production, fielding, sustainment, and modernization. Register link provided in the announcement (time not specified).
CSIS Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy moderates a virtual panel on the economic-security dimensions of the Trump-Xi summit, covering trade, industrial policy, supply chains, clean tech, cybersecurity, dual-use technologies, and AI. Panelists include Sujai Shivakumar, Philip Luck, Kate Koren, Ilaria Mazzocco, and Lauryn Williams.
CSIS Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy moderates a virtual panel on the economic security dimensions of the Trump-Xi summit, covering trade, industrial policy, foreign investment, supply-chain resilience, clean energy markets, cybersecurity, and AI. Panelists include Sujai Shivakumar, Philip Luck, Kate Koren, Ilaria Mazzocco, and Lauryn Williams. Recording will be available on the event page.
A conversation with the directors of Stimson’s China, Russia, and Reimagining U.S. Grand Strategy Programs to analyze summit results and assess US–China relations.