Flagship events

Distinguished Leadership Awards

May 16, 2024

At this year’s Atlantic Council Distinguished Leadership Awards, we honored leaders who embody the pillars of the transatlantic relationship with an event that has been described as the ‘Washington Oscars.’

Dive deeper into coverage of the event and tune in to our broadcast premiere on May 16 at 9:00 a.m. ET., featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.

Past events

2024 Freedom and Prosperity Research Conference

Scholars and policymakers from around the world present their research and analysis on international development and the relationship between freedom and prosperity.

Global Energy Forum at COP28

The eighth Global Energy Forum was held in Dubai on December 5 and 7 as energy and climate decision makers converged for COP28.

Exploring central bank digital currency: Evaluating challenges & developing international standards

This first-of-its-kind convening of leaders from international financial institutions, central banks, businesses, technology providers, and governments aims to establish an understanding of the issues before a country decides to develop a CBDC.

Flagship Event Tue, November 14, 2023 • 1:00 pm ET

EU-US Defense & Future Forum

The third annual EU-US Defense & Future Forum gathers policymakers from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss how the EU-US relationship can further strengthen collective prosperity and security. This Forum will take place from Nov 14 – 15, 2023.
Economy & Business Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia European Union
Flagship Event Mon, November 6, 2023 • 8:30 am ET

2023 Central Europe Week

A week of hybrid programming highlighting how the United States and Central Europe can together lead in shaping transatlantic responses to global challenges.
Central Europe Economy & Business Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia
Flagship Event Wed, November 1, 2023 • 8:30 am ET

Second annual Pakistan Conference

The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center in partnership with Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, presents the second annual Pakistan Conference, with a focus on resilience and reforms.
Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan

IMF-World Bank Week at the Atlantic Council

WASHINGTON, DC APRIL 15–19

The Atlantic Council hosted a series of special events with finance ministers and central bank governors from around the globe during the 2024 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 NEW YORK, NEW YORK The Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics is an annual conference convening economic and financial leaders from both sides of the Atlantic.

Global Citizen Awards

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
NEW YORK, NY

The Global Citizen Awards dinner celebrates unique individuals who embody the notion of global citizenship, ranging from heads of state to world-renowned artists.

Gala Thu, May 11, 2023 • 10:00 pm ET

DLA 2023

The 2023 Atlantic Council Distinguished Leadership Awards celebrated our first all-female honoree slate, inspired by the past year of remarkable accomplishments by women in the world.