Distinguished Speaker Series

Presents Innovation, Creativity, Character: Equipping people for Transformative Leadership in the 21st Century Higher education at its best prepares students both for their first jobs and for opportunities well into […]

    Wednesday, August 20 I 11:00 am – 1:00 pm * Luncheon Event * Venue: Holland & Knight 511 Union St. #2700 Nashville, TN 37219 Is China the Next […]

  Truly a Turning Point?  Europe’s New View of Transatlantic Security Wednesday, September 3 I 11:00 am – 1:00 pm * Luncheon Event * Three years ago, Germany’s leader said […]

  Trump 2.0: US Policy Shifts Amid a Changing Middle East Landscape   Eight months into the second Trump administration, the Middle East has become a more prominent focus of […]

Presents The Frontlines of Trade: Why Global Supply Chains Are America’s National Interest Join GEODIS CEO Mike Honious as he explores why supply chains are no longer just a business […]

    The Global Country Music Scene in 2025 The global influence of Country Music is expanding at an extraordinary pace, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for artists around the world. This […]

  This event is sold out Leading through Partnership: Tennessee’s Strategy for Global Investment Join TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter on November 6 as he delivers the keynote address for […]

U.S. and Japan: Allies in Security, Partners in Economic Prosperity The Tennessee World Affairs Council, in partnership with the University of Tennessee Knoxville, is hosting a panel discussion about Japan […]

      With the 2026 Milan–Cortina Olympic Winter Games just weeks away, the Olympics are once again at the center of global attention. But what most people see on […]