World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Advancing Cybersecurity and Innovation Policy IVLP Group
2026-05-10 - 2026-05-13 | Ohio
Advancing Cybersecurity and Innovation Policy IVLP Group with delegates from: Benin, Chile, El Salvador, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, and Venezuela.
The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project:

Explore the role of the public and private sectors in driving cybersecurity innovation.
Examine U.S. cybercrime policies and legislation that address growing challenges of cybercrime and ransomware as well as existing infrastructure in the U.S. that provides mechanisms to assist parties affected or impacted by cybercrime.
Address international efforts to strengthen cybersecurity collaboration between countries, including global cybercrime treaties.

SAVE THE DATE: Youth Leaders for Glocal Impact Celebration
2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Ohio
To celebrate the recipients of the World Affairs Council’s Youth Leaders for Glocal Impact Grant on May 14th. Details to come!
The Youth Leaders for Glocal Impact Grant in Honor of Richard I. Lauf is a grant opportunity for students, educators, and school organizations alike to create or expand on a project that benefitted their school or community.
We look forward to seeing you there as we hear from the students and educators about their projects in action!

2026 Council Leadership Meeting Opening Reception
2026-06-08 17:00 - 19:00 | TQL Stadium
Join the World Affairs Council on June 8th for the 2026 Council Leadership Meeting Opening Reception 5-7 p.m. at TQL Stadium.
There, Jeff Berding, Co-CEO of FC Cincinnati, will discuss making FCC a global brand.

Fusion 2026
2026-06-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Mercantile Immersive, 120 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Fusion is an evening of networking and cultural exchange. This event brings together members from various chambers of commerce to foster connections, celebrate, and build meaningful relationships across our business communities. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, explore new business opportunities, or learn about different cultural perspectives, this mixer is the perfect opportunity.
Event Schedule
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM: Networking
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Program
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Networking & Connections
