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GLOBAL SECURITY FORUM 2024
POWER PLAYS

19-20 SEPTEMBER, 2024
HARTFORD, CT

Our future is about alliances, adversaries, and partnerships. Today, nations and global power players are forming teams of allies and partners across domains. From innovative alliances to disruptive partnerships, only the winning side will have the power to shape our global future. Welcome to Global Security Forum 2024: Power Plays.

POWER PLAYS

Our future is about alliances, adversaries, and partnerships. Today, nations and global power players are forming teams of allies and partners across domains. From regional conflicts to disruptive technologies, the winning side will have the power to define their vision and make it our world's reality.

GLOBAL SECURITY FORUM

The 2024 Global Security Forum (GSF) is a leading global summit that brings together the world’s top leaders and experts in cutting-edge conversations on the most critical security concerns we face and the Power Plays that will decide our future.

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(U.S. Army, Ret.): Recipient of the Medal of Honor

*VIP Reception Exclusive

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(U.S. Army, Ret.): 21st Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency

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(U.S. Navy, Ret.): Fmr. Navy Cyber Security Division Director

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Lt. Gen. Michael Moeller

(U.S. Air Force, Ret.) Fmr. Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans & Programs, U.S. Air Force

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(U.S. Army, Ret.)

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Regimental Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Adjunct Professor, University of Connecticut

SPEAKERS

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PARTNER COUNCILS

Alaska World Affairs Council

Cleveland Council on World Affairs

Pacific Council on International Policy

World Affairs Council of Austin

World Affairs Council of Charlotte

World Affairs Council of Harrisburg

World Affairs Council of Houston

World Affairs Council of Jacksonville

World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana

World Affairs Council of Maine

World Affairs Council of Orange County

World Affairs Council of San Antonio

World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts
 

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SCHEDULE & PRICING

VIP Reception

6:00pm - 8:00pm | Thursday, September 19 | The Capital Grille, Hartford, CT

With special address by Medal of Honor Recipient Captain Florent Groberg (U.S. Army, Ret.). Space extremely limited for the VIP Opening Reception, featuring the opportunity to meet and mingle with GSF speakers, community and business leaders, and cadets. Heavy hors d'oeuvres with open bar and specialty drinks.

Tickets

VIP Reception: $100

GSF Patron (VIP Reception + GSF 2024 Day Pass): $300.00

Global Security Forum 2024

8:30am - 3:30pm | Friday, September 20 | Goodwin University, East Hartford, CT

The Global Security Forum will bring you the world's top leaders and experts on global security to reveal the most critical security concerns of today and address how our institutions, leaders, and businesses can confront the strategic alliances and the Power Plays competing to shape our future.

Tickets

GSF 2024 Day Pass: $175

GSF Patron (VIP Reception + GSF 2024 Day Pass): $300.00

In-person, bundle, and virtual options available. Special pricing for students, military, law enforcement, and members.

2024 ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Paul “Buddy” Bucha

Medal of Honor Recipient

 

GEN, USA (Ret.)

George W. Casey, Jr. (Emeritus)

36th Chief of Staff of the United States Army

 

ADM, USN (Ret.)

Dennis Blair

3rd Director of National Intelligence

 

HON. Ryan McCarthy

24th Secretary of the U.S. Army 

 

MG Francis J. Evon, USARNG

Adjutant General, Connecticut National Guard

 

LTGEN, USAF (Ret.) 

Michael R. Moeller

Pratt and Whitney Military Engines

 

LTGEN, USA (Ret.)

Stephen M. Twitty

MG, USA (Ret.) 

Garrett Yee

Vice President, Army Sector, General Dynamics Information Technology

 

LTCOL, USMC (Ret.)

Matthew Fehmel

 

James Holmes, Ph.D

U.S. Naval War College

 

Roy Kamphausen

The National Bureau of Asian Research

 

LTCOL, USA (Ret.)

Luke Knittig

 

Jillair Kubish

Colt Manufacturing Company

 

William Murdy

Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point

Farah Pandith

Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University

Arthur House

University of Connecticut

 

Fred Kyeremeh

U.S. Dept. of State  

 

Naseem Qader

World Affairs Councils of America

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR 

Peter G. Kelly, Esq.

Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, PC.

 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Megan C. Torrey

Community Ambassador 

U.S. Navy, CT

LOCATION

Goodwin University

1 Riverside Drive

East Hartford, CT 06118

For general inquiries contact info@ctwac.org

For sponsorship opportunities contact CEO Megan Torrey at mctorrey@ctwac.org

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