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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Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the 2025 Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards underscores our critical mission to shape the global future together, while recognizing the accomplishments of key global citizens seeking to improve the state of the world.

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Jacob Helberg on economics and geopolitics in the age of AI

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. ET

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York, Jacob Helberg joins the Atlantic Council for a discussion on how the United States can harness the potential of AI to retain its technological and geopolitical leadership.

Resilient futures: Transatlantic energy-security cooperation in a new geopolitical era 

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 11:15 a.m. ET

The Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center hosts a discussion on advancing transatlantic energy security and economic resilience featuring the European Commission’s Ditte Juul Jørgensen.

Atlantic Council Africa Energy Forum

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 1:30 p.m. ET

The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center gathers officials, private-sector leaders, and experts together to discuss Africa’s role as a critical source of critical minerals and energy.

Spain’s foreign minister on Madrid’s approach to European and global security

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 3:30 p.m. ET

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno shares Spain’s strategy for Europe, NATO’s southern flank, and the transatlantic alliance.

ACTV premiere: Profiles in Resilience

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. ET

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York, get a first look at a new Atlantic Council TV series highlighting the stories of individuals who have embodied the spirit of resilience amid war, government suppression, and social barriers.

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