CWA Boulder

We’re proud to recognize Elevations Credit Union as a valued sponsor of the 2026 Conference on World Affairs. Thank you to @ElevationsCU for your continued support of CWA and your investment in thoughtful, community-driven dialogue.

Registration and the full schedule are officially live! Now’s your chance to explore this year’s lineup and build your schedule. Register today! Register Here: web.cvent.com/event/13a589f6…

Thank you to Oxfam America for supporting the 2026 Conference on World Affairs. Through their leadership in the fight against poverty and injustice, @OxfamAmerica brings a vital global perspective to conversations that matter.

The Conference on World Affairs 2026 is LIVE! Join global leaders & creatives at CU Boulder, April 13–16, for bold ideas & dynamic panels. Now’s your chance to explore this year’s lineup and build your schedule: ➡️ colorado.edu/cwa/2026-sched…

⭐️ Speaker Highlights ⭐️ Ken Liu: Ken is bestselling author. Alexa Mohsenzadeh: Alexa is an inspiring activist and law student. Ernesto Henrique Fraga Araújo: Ernesto is a seasoned diplomat and former Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Learn more: colorado.edu/cwa/2026-speak…

⭐️ Speaker Highlights ⭐️ Dan Toomey Creator and host of Good Work, Dan Toomey professionals. Ty Tashiro Author, social scientist, and CU alum Ty Tashiro. Kyla Scanlon Breaks down economic topics with fresh perspective for the next generation. colorado.edu/cwa/2026-speak…

We’re excited to unveil the speaker lineup for the 78th Conference on World Affairs—featuring bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and conversations that challenge and inspire. Explore this year’s speakers ➡️ colorado.edu/cwa/2026-speak…

The 78th Annual Conference on World Affairs returns to CU Boulder April 13–16, 2026, where it will host the kickoff of the university’s 150th Anniversary celebration. Don’t miss what’s next—join the early-interest list. ➡️ cvent.me/8VgDRP

In partnership with the Center for Leadership and the Center for Asian Studies, we’re honored to announce Malala Yousafzai as the closing speaker for the 2026 Conference on World Affairs (@CWABoulder). Get early access to CWA ↓ bit.ly/3NmXkht

In partnership with the Center for Leadership and the Center for Asian Studies at CU Boulder, we’re planning an unforgettable closing speaker for 2026 who we will be announcing in January! Stay tuned in the new year. ➡️ More information here: colorado.edu/cwa/

CWA is free and open to all—because of YOU. Donate, volunteer, or nominate a speaker and help us keep the conversation going. Join us in shaping the future of CWA—your support makes all the difference. colorado.edu/cwa/support

The 2026 CWA t-shirt and sticker designs are here! Artwork by our incredible Arts Committee Chair, Sonya Li. Tell us which of the five sticker designs is your favorite in the comments. Stay tuned — shirts and stickers coming soon! ➡️colorado.edu/cwa/

In association with CWA: The Center for Leadership and the Leo Hill Leadership Speaker series welcome Emmy Award-winning producer and Madison Wells CEO Gigi Pritzker to CU Boulder! Mark your calendars for November 17 at 7:30 PM. Get tickets: lnkd.in/e-QCHh3A

We want to know who you would like to see at the 2026 Conference on World Affairs! CWA is shaped by our students, faculty, and community members — share your speaker nominations here: form.asana.com/?k=5E_EANqCeev…

The Conference on World Affairs at @CUBoulder brings together thought leaders from around the world for free, dynamic discussions open to all. Get involved — volunteer, suggest topics or join a committee. Ready to get involved? Learn more and sign up: bit.ly/4nREKuV

Don’t miss “EU v. U.S.: A Timely Transatlantic Dialogue” Hosted by CU Boulder’s Institute for Behavioral Science. Join EU Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė & Jean Marc Lieberherr for a timely conversation on Europe’s role in a second Trump term. ➡️ eventbrite.com/e/eu-v-us-euro…

Exciting news! Benjamin Teitelbaum has been named faculty director for strategic events and public discourse, including for the Conference on World Affairs. We look forward to his leadership in shaping CWA’s future. colorado.edu/cwa/benjamin-r…

Join us for the CWA Kickoff Meeting on Wednesday, September 17, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in Norlin Library, Room M549. New students and community members are especially encouraged to attend. Learn more: colorado.edu/cwa/

Thank you for making CWA 2025 our most attended conference yet! Your energy made it unforgettable. Were you there? We’d love your feedback—fill out our quick survey: cuboulder.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eD…

Today is the last day of CWA! Check out these panels: - Applied History and Contemporary Policymaking: How We Can Learn from Our Past to Improve Our Future? - Music of the Sun, Moon and Stars - Who Am I Without My Phone? Find other panels here: colorado.edu/cwa/2025-sched…