Kerry Initiative Events

Past events, including high-level discussions on democracy and climate policy, focused on developing new approaches to solving crucial global challenges.

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Challenges to Democracy at Home and Abroad

Held April 17-18, 2019, the conference tackled the toughest challenges facing democracy at home and abroad. Panelists included key figures from government, the military, the press and academia.

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Kerry Conversation with George Mitchell

The Kerry Initiative hosted a Kerry Conversation with former Sen. George J. Mitchell on December 1, 2018.

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Kerry Conversation with Thomas Friedman

The Kerry Initiative hosted a Kerry Conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Thomas Friedman on October 8, 2018.

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Kerry Conversation with Al Gore

The Kerry Initiative hosted a Kerry Conversation featuring former Vice President Al Gore on October 26, 2017.

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Yale Climate Conference

The Kerry Initiative hosted the Yale Climate Conference Sept. 18-19, 2017. The event convened business, political, and diplomatic leaders to set a policy agenda for addressing climate change.