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.
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Explore the World and Expand Your Perspective with CCWA’s New Global Ambassadors Program!
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CCWA’s Richard W. Pogue Fellowship Program Now Accepting Applications for 2023-2024
CCWA’s Richard W. Pogue Fellowship Application Is Now Open for the 2023-2024 Season The Richard W. Pogue Fellowship will cultivate the next generation of globally minded leaders in Cleveland. Our 2023-2024 fellows will have the…
Young Professionals Advisory Committee Now Accepting Applications for the Class of 2023-2025
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) is a body of young professionals who support the work of CCWA in its efforts to engage young professionals and students in our programming…
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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?