
NAVIGATING A
FRACTURED WORLD
WACA National Conference
Nov. 15-18
2022
The Mayflower Hotel
Washington, DC
The Conference
Navigating a Fractured World
November 15-18
For nearly four 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.
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Attendees of the WACA 2022 National Conference in Washington, DC 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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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
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15 November
Tuesday​
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WACA Board of Directors Meeting
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1918 Society Dinner - Members Only!
16 November
Wednesday
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Leadership Day: Professional Workshops
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Student Scholars & Young Professionals Meeting
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Opening Keynote and Awards Dinner
17 November
Thursday
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Morning Panels
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Luncheon Keynote
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Afternoon Panels
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Diplomatic Reception
18 November
Friday
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Sponsored Breakfast
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Think Tank Off-Site Briefings
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Closing Keynote Luncheon








Presenting world leaders, policymakers, and experts
2022 Conference Speakers
General Philippe Lavigne
Suzanne DiMaggio
Michael Singh
Dr. Nina Ansary
Supreme Allied Commander Transformation NATO
Director, WACA's 2nd Annual
Global Women's Lecture Series
Senior Fellow
Carnegie Endowment for Int'l Peace
Managing Director
The Washington Institute
The Speakers
Presenting world leaders, policymakers, and experts
2022 Conference Speakers
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