• Become a Part of the Young Professionals Advisory Group

    We seek your guidance & execution skills to further the organization's mission and strategies.  We are looking to expand our Inaugural Young Professionals Advisory Group, for those under 40 years of age. This is your time to shine, get creative, and impactful! Individuals who are passionate about the mission, commit to 2-5 hours per month […]

  • Become a Part of the Board of Directors

    The World Affairs Council invites you to join a leadership team advancing our “GLOCAL” mission—making a meaningful impact locally and globally. As a board member, you will partner closely with staff to provide guidance, execute strategies, and help drive the organization’s mission forward. Board Member Responsibilities: Serve as a legally and fiscally responsible steward of […]

  • Africa America Trade & Investment Summit 2026

    Oscar Event Center 5440 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, OH, United States

    The Africa America Trade & Investment Summit is the premier transatlantic gathering for governments, multinationals and enterprises building the next chapter of Africa–U.S. commerce. Its 3rd Edition returns to Cincinnati under the theme of Ghana and the 24-Hour Economy — a defining policy framework for accelerating industrial output, exports and employment. Over two days of closed sessions, […]

  • We the People: Cultural Heritage and Preservation IVLP Group

    With delegates from Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Republic of Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Kingdom. The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project: • Showcase leading practices in cultural heritage preservation, policy development, and interagency collaboration; • Examine […]

  • Sparks in the Park –Under The Big Top

    Randolph Park 226 E 8th St., Covington, KY, United States

    Led by Center for Great Neighborhoods, Sparks in the Park is a free, family-focused community program that brings neighbors together through creativity, play, and hands-on learning. Held throughout the summer at Randolph Park (David Housely Pavilion), these events feature themed activities, art projects, recreation, music, food, and opportunities for families to connect while exploring new ideas and […]

  • Young Professionals Global Book Swap

    Unataza Coffee 603 6th Ave, Dayton, KY, United States

    Join the Young Professionals for an evening of books and community. Bring gently used books to swap and discover a new favorite to take home. To align with the World Affairs Council mission of building global understanding, we ask that you bring books either by international authors or about international topics!

  • Building a Resilient Startup Community: Lessons from 80 Acres and Beyond

    Queen City Club 331 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Scaling a local unicorn globally. Entrepreneur, Mike Zelkind, left a successful career as a food industry executive to launch what would become one of Cincinnati’s first unicorns, 80 Acres Farms. In one of his first public appearances since 80 Acres ceased operations, CEO and co-founder Mike Zelkind will tell the inside story of an extraordinary […]

  • The Taft Family & Portraits of American Diplomacy: Civic Leadership & Foreign Service

    Taft Museum of Art 316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Moments when diplomats made the difference in America's fate Join Governor Bob Taft for a powerful celebration of American diplomacy. Together, we'll explore how one of Ohio’s most influential political families and diplomats from the Greater Cincinnati region have assisted American citizens in distress, opened markets for products from our farms and factories, and built […]

  • SAVE THE DATE: 20th Annual International Education Summit

    Northern Kentucky University Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY

    Designed for high school students and educators, the International Education Summit offers a day of hands-on workshops, inspiring speakers, and career-focused networking — all centered on how global events and local […]