All Atlantic Council in New York events

A collection of our past Atlantic Council in New York events, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

2026 events

Online Event Tue, September 22, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

Introducing the Atlantic Council Power of Sports Center

Join a conversation on the launch of the Atlantic Council’s new Center on the impact of sports on diplomacy, innovation and economic development.
United States and Canada
Online Event Tue, September 22, 2026 • 11:00 am ET

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.
Economy & Business Energy & Environment Technology & Innovation United States and Canada
Online Event Tue, September 22, 2026 • 12:00 pm ET

Romania’s foreign minister on Black Sea security, energy, and connectivity

Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu discusses priorities for the US-Romania strategic partnership and the Black Sea’s growing importance to European security and prosperity.

Eastern Europe
Online Event Tue, September 22, 2026 • 1:00 pm ET

Africa’s advantage: Building national value in a global mining economy

On the sidelines of the 2026 United Nations General Assembly in New York, African presidents join the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center to discuss how to move from extraction to enhanced national value in the mining industry.
Africa Critical Minerals
Online Event Tue, September 22, 2026 • 2:00 pm ET

Bringing US investment to Latin America’s growth agenda

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

Caribbean Economy & Business Latin America
Online Event Tue, September 22, 2026 • 3:15 pm ET

Pfizer’s Albert Bourla on AI, health, and innovation in a changing world

AN AC FRONT PAGE EVENT—Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla discusses how artificial intelligence is reshaping drug discovery and healthcare and outlines the data, policy, and regulatory frameworks needed to translate technological advances into better health outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity
Online Event Tue, September 22, 2026 • 4:15 pm ET

Spain’s foreign minister on European security and the transatlantic alliance

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

Europe NATO Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense
Online Event Tue, September 22, 2026 • 5:30 pm ET

President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Syria’s future, reconstruction, and regional role

AN AC FRONT PAGE EVENT—Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa will discuss his vision for Syria’s future and his government’s priorities for reconstruction, economic recovery, and institutional reform.

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions Geopolitics & Energy Security

2025 events

Public Event Tue, September 23, 2025 • 5:30 am ET

Jacob Helberg on economics and geopolitics in the age of AI

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.

Artificial Intelligence Economy & Business Security & Defense United States and Canada
Public Event Tue, September 23, 2025 • 11:15 am ET

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

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York, the Global Energy Center hosts a fireside chat on advancing transatlantic energy security and economic resilience featuring the European Commission’s Ditte Juul Jørgensen.

Central Europe Geopolitics & Energy Security Resilience
Public Event Tue, September 23, 2025 • 1:30 pm ET

Atlantic Council Africa Energy Forum

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York, the Africa Center gathers officials, private-sector leaders, and experts together to discuss Africa’s role as a critical source of critical minerals and energy.
Africa Energy & Environment Oil and Gas
Public Event Mon, September 22, 2025 • 11:30 pm ET

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

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

Europe & Eurasia NATO Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense
Public Event Tue, September 23, 2025 • 4:30 pm ET

ACTV premiere: Profiles in Resilience

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.
Civil Society Resilience Resilience & Society

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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.