Conversation with Hon. Kevin Rudd, Ambassador of Australia | GSF2025

Join us for an exclusive conversation with the Honorable Kevin Rudd, Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., 26th Prime Minister of Australia, and inaugural President of the Asia Society, at the signature event of the 2025 Global Security Forum Series.

Ambassador Rudd will offer expert insight on the future of the U.S.-Australia alliance, security and economic cooperation through AUKUS, relations with China, and Australia’s role on the global stage. This is a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of the world’s most respected voices in international affairs.

The Details

When: Tuesday, November 18th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm ET

Where: Goodwin University, East Hartford CT

Tickets: $40 General Admission | $30 CTWAC Member Admission

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Global Security Forum 2025: Unraveling Order

This event is part of the Global Security Forum Series 2025 (GSF2025).

GSF2025 is evolving to reach a growing number of attendees and to host more international and national leaders than ever before. GSF has expanded from a one-day gathering into a dynamic series of in-person and virtual events throughout Fall 2025. Learn more and find the full schedule here.

The theme of GSF2025 is Unraveling Order. We explore the edge of uncertainty – the threats that emerge when norms collapse and the opportunities that arise when power shifts. GSF2025 gathers the world’s top leaders and minds to ask: when certainty collapses, what comes next?

Thank you to GSF2025 Sponsors

Learn more about available sponsorship opportunities and benefits in the sponsor package below and by emailing Council CEO Megan Torrey at mctorrey@ctwac.org.

GSF2025 Series Sponsorship Package (PDF)

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