Braving the New World Order
WACA 2018 National Conference
The Conference
Braving the New World Order
November 7-9
For nearly three decades, the WACA National Conference has brought World Affairs Council leaders and members to engage with top government officials, diplomats, business executives, innovators, journalists, educators, and students on the most pressing global issues and policy choices that impact our lives.
By attending this year's WACA Conference in Washington, DC, you will benefit from:
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Expert opinions, timely insights, and audience dialogue about the United States' role in the world
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Access to extraordinary speakers, thought leaders, and ambassadors available for local Council programming
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Bipartisan, diverse, and inclusive perspectives on the Administration’s "America First" philosophy
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Visits to think tanks and embassies, networking receptions, and dinners
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Professional development, leadership training, mentoring, and peer-to-peer networking
The Agenda
Program Highlights
Be sure to check back soon, as we will be updating our agenda regularly!
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday
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Leadership Day Workshops
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Annual Membership Meeting
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Opening Dinner
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Young Professionals and Student Scholars Event
8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday
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Morning Panels, Keynotes
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Ambassadors Luncheon
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Afternoon Panels, Keynotes
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OAS Reception
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday
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Think Tank Off-sites
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Closing Luncheon
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1918 Society Dinner
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday — WACA Board only
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Breakfast
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WACA National Board of Directors
Semiannual Meeting
9 Nov 2018
8 Nov 2018
7 Nov 2018
10 Nov 2018
The Speakers
Presenting world leaders, policymakers, and experts
2018 Conference Speakers
Sean Spicer
Founder and President, RigWil LLCMichèle Flournoy
Co-Founder, WestExec AdvisorsHon. Andreas Michaelis
State Secretary, German Foreign OfficeIvo H. Daalder
Chicago Council on Global AffairsRay Rothrock
Chairman and CEO, RedSealDr. Dambisa Moyo
International EconomistAmb. Victoria Nuland
CEO, CNASHis Excellency Cho Yoon-je
Amb. Republic of Korea to the U.S.Dr. Nina Ansary
London School of EconomicsAmb. Joseph Yun
Fmr. Special Rep., North Korea PolicyAmy P. Celico
Principal, Albright Stonebridge GroupRobert D. Atkinson
President, ITIFLaura Delgado López
Harris Corp. & Space Policy JournalAmb. Kurt Volker
Exec. Director, McCain InstituteDina Temple-Raston
Special Correspondent, NPRJames M. Lindsay
Council on Foreign RelationsCarol O'Donnell
Smithsonian Science Education CenterRobert Kagan
Senior Fellow, BrookingsDr. Evelyn Farkas
Senior Fellow, Atlantic CouncilDr. Steven E. Sokol
American Council on GermanyAudrey M. Schaffer
U.S. Department of DefensePeter Warren Singer
Strategist, New AmericaTheresa Hitchens
Univ. of MD School of Public PolicyJames N. Falk
President, WAC Dallas/ Fort WorthVictoria Samson
Secure World FoundationChristoph Mücher
Goethe-Institut WashingtonDerek M. Scissors
Resident Scholar, AEIRichard Fontaine
President, CNASThomas Wright
The Brookings InstitutionGary J. Schmitt
Resident Scholar Strategic Studies, AEIStay tuned for
updates to our roster!
World Affairs Councils Speakers
Amb. Roman Popadiuk
Chairman, WACA National BoardBill Clifford
President and CEO, WACAMimi Gregory
2018 Conference Adviser, Naples CWACarol E. Byrne
President, Global MinnesotaNoel Lateef
President, Foreign Policy AssociationPatricia Preston
Exec. Dir., Vermont CouncilSandy Campbell
Exec. Dir., Santa Fe CouncilAmy Miller
Director of Ed., WAC Dallas/Fort WorthLiz Brailsford
Chief Operating Officer, WACAThink Tank Partners
Our Sponsors
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Bill Clifford, WACA President and CEO, at bclifford@worldaffairscouncils.org.