Atlantic Council in New York

SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
NEW YORK CITY

The Atlantic Council will host its annual AC in NY programming on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, bringing together global leaders to discuss the world’s most pressing challenges and innovative solutions that could shape the global future.

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Speakers

Agenda

11:00–11:45 a.m. | Exelon CEO Calvin Butler on powering the AI future

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York, Exelon President and CEO Calvin Butler joins the Atlantic Council to discuss AI’s impact on the energy sector.

Featuring

Calvin Butler
President and CEO,
Exelon

Moderated by
Frederick Kempe
President and CEO,
Atlantic Council

2:00–3:00 p.m. | Bringing US investment to Latin America’s growth agenda

On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, key government officials and investors convene to discuss how US capital can positively impact the region’s economic development. 

Speakers

Sergio Londoño
Senior Vice President of Public Affairs,
Communications and Sustainability,
Coca-Cola Latin America

José Antonio González Anaya
Former Minister of Finance,
United Mexican States

More speakers to be confirmed.

Moderated by

Jason Marczak
Vice President and Senior Director,
Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center,
Atlantic Council

3:15–4:00 p.m. | Pfizer’s Albert Bourla on AI, health, and innovation in a changing world

AN AC FRONT PAGE EVENT—Hear from Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla on how artificial intelligence is reshaping drug discovery and healthcare, and the data, policy, and regulatory frameworks needed to translate technological advances into better health outcomes.

Featuring

Dr. Albert Bourla
Chairman and CEO,
Pfizer

Moderated by
Frederick Kempe
President and CEO,
Atlantic Council

4:15–5:00 p.m. | Spain’s foreign minister on European security and the transatlantic alliance

Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno highlights Spain’s vision for European security and the future of the transatlantic alliance.

Featuring

H.E. José Manuel Albares Bueno
Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation,
Kingdom of Spain

Moderated by

Tressa Guenov
Senior Director, Programs and Operations, and Senior Fellow,
Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security
,
Atlantic Council

More events and speakers will be added—check back soon.

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About the event

On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, the Atlantic Council hosts a series of dynamic events addressing the world’s most pressing issues and spotlighting the leaders shaping the global future.

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