2022 Global Security Forum

Special pricing available for members of presenting partners CTWAC, MOAA, and ROA only. Tickets for students and active duty military are free. Not a member? Visit ctwac.org to learn more. 

Global Security Forum 2022

The Global Security Forum convenes the nation's top military leaders, experts and thought leaders to address the most critical global security issues of today and the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

Join the World Affairs Council of CT, the Charter Oak Chapter of the Military Officers Association, the McCain Institute for International Leadership, and World Affairs Councils across the region for an all-day seminar featuring experts from top military and civilian institutions. This event is not to be missed.

Featuring Two Days of Events: 

Thursday, September 22 | VIP Opening Reception 

6:00pm - 8:00pm, Capital Grille, 44 Front St, Hartford

Space extremely limited for the VIP Opening Reception, featuring the opportunity to meet and mingle with GSF speakers, experts, cadets, and leaders (as well as a few special guests). Heavy hors d'oeuvres with open bar and specialty drinks 

Tickets: $250

Friday, September 23 | Global Security Forum 

8:00am - 3:00pm, Goodwin College, East Hartford 

The Global Security Forum (GSF) convenes the nation's top leadership and experts in Connecticut to discuss security and strategy in an Age of Instability.

Tickets: $0 - $80

Speakers

• Admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations
• Admiral Dennis Blair, U.S. Navy (Ret.): Former Director of National Intelligence | Former Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command
• Dr. Carolyn Washington, Col., U.S. Army (Ret.): Women, Peace & Security Manager, Department of Homeland Security | Board of WCAPS
• Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, U.S. Army (Ret.): Former Commanding General of U.S. Army, Europe
• Lieutenant General Jon Tyson Thomas, U.S. Air Force (Ret.): Former Deputy Commander, Pacific Air Forces
• Col. Bill Shelton, U.S. Air Force (Ret.): Senior Engineer, RAND Corporation
• Fawzia Koofi: Former Vice President and Deputy Speaker, Afghan Parliament
• Lieutenant Col. Luke Knittig, U.S. Army (Ret.): Chief of External Relations for Power Africa, USAID
• Cadet Chiara Wurdack, U.S. Military Academy
• Midshipman Jordan Hummel, U.S. Naval Academy
• Cadet Chase Thatcher, U.S. Air Force Academy
• Jillair Kubish: Executive Vice President of Business Operations, COLT Defense
• Rozlyn Engel: Chief Economic Strategist, The MITRE Corporation
• Andre McMillian: Vice President of Sustainment Operations, Pratt & Whitney Military Engines
• David Sanger: White House and National Security Correspondent, The New York Times
• Arthur House: Former National Security and Intelligence Officer, State of CT
• Beth Goode: Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Capewell

Lunch will be served. Free parking on site. Forum will be held in the Goodwin College Main Campus Auditorium. Set your GPS to: 211 Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT.

Schedule:

8:00 am           Registration

8:30 am           Welcome and Opening Remarks

11:50 pm         Lunch is Served

3:00 pm           Forum Concludes

Questions? Contact the World Affairs Council of Connecticut at: (860) 241-6118 or info@ctwac.org.

In Partnership With

• World Affairs Councils of America
• World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts
• Cleveland Council on World Affairs
• World Affairs Council of Austin
• World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
• World Affairs Council of San Antonio
• Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs
• World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
• Columbus Council on World Affairs
• World Affairs Council of Orange County
• World Oregon

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