CCWA’s speaker programming brings leading experts from around the country right here to Cleveland to share their insights and expertise on topics of pressing international importance. Our Council has promoted international public dialogue in our community for over 97 years.
From Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, to Ambassador Bill Burns, and journalist Robin Wright, we’ve hosted ambassadors, economists, journalists, generals, and thought leaders with wide-ranging perspectives to address our Cleveland audience.
Speaker programming is at the very heart of what the Cleveland Council of World Affairs does. We are passionate about engaging our local community with speakers that are equally passionate about sharing their message and analysis of the world we live in.
The following photo essay will showcase some of our speakers from the past year and the reasons why they come to Cleveland. The guests and programs highlighted are a small handful of the speakers that have made their mark in Northeast Ohio for almost a century.
UPDATES FROM CCWA
Travel with CCWA: Launching Destination Helsinki
Travel with CCWA on an immersive, small group journey to Helsinki, Finland. From the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Sea Fortress to the modern Oodi Library, Helsinki is a place where history and the future come together. This…
CCWA Announces Board Leadership Changes
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs Announces Board Leadership Changes The Cleveland Council on World Affairs announces the selection of Colleen Petras as the new chair of its Board of Directors and the appointment of…
Now Accepting Applications for CCWA’s Global Ambassadors and LEADS Programs for Young Professionals
CCWA offers two distinct programs for Northeast Ohio young professionals to develop global leadership skills & competencies: Global Ambassadors and LEADS, which will intersect in Fall 2026. CCWA’s LEADS program is an 8-week dynamic and…
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For a century, the CCWA has brought diverse perspectives on issues of international import to Cleveland. Much of our programming is made possible by the the support of our members and the generosity of our donors. Will you help us continue to create global connections?