Conferences
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Two former U.S. national security advisers will face off April 13 in a high-profile debate on whether the United States is "committing superpower suicide" at the 78th Conference on World Affairs.
Tickets to see Malala Yousafzai at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's Conference on World Affairs are now sold out.
Gov. Jared Polis, Attorney General Phil Weiser and Sen. Michael Bennet will join Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz and speakers from across campus for a day of climate-focused panels and discussions.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to the Campus Sustainability Summit on April 15 in the UMC. Explore how sustainability connects to your interests, build connections and discover ways to get involved and take action.
Registration and the full schedule for the Conference on World Affairs 2026 are now live. Browse sessions and start building your personalized CWA week—April 13–16 at the Limelight Hotel.
Want to take a deep dive into the convergence of quantum technologies and space applications? Faculty, staff, students and the general public are welcome to attend this dynamic event, which will feature some of the top experts in their fields. The symposium is free, but registration is required.
TEDxÂ鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØis Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's own independently organized, student-run TED event. "On the Contrary" and its speakers will challenge listeners to reconsider the tension between opposites—not as conflict but as connection.
Since 1948, the Conference on World Affairs has brought global leaders, innovators and experts to Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder for conversations exploring issues shaping society and the world. In 2026, the conference also marks the kickoff of CU's 150th anniversary celebration—a year honoring the university's legacy of transforming lives.
The speaker lineup for the 78th Conference on World Affairs is here—explore bold voices and conversations shaping our world.