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High School Program: Sports Diplomacy
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Los Angeles is preparing to take center stage on the world’s athletic and diplomatic map—welcoming the FIFA 2026 World Cup as a host city and gearing up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With global attention turning to LA, this program explores h
The Future of the United Nations: Can the Next Secretary‑General Save the Organization from Itself?
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
As the United Nations faces an escalating funding crisis and warnings of an “imminent financial collapse,” the organization’s future has been thrown into urgent question. With the 2026 transition to a new Secretary-General unfolding amid deep ...
Premium Members: The Art of Negotiation in an Age of Conflict: Dinner and Conversation with Ambassador Robert Wood
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
As the United Nations faces an escalating funding crisis and warnings of an “imminent financial collapse,” the organization’s future has been thrown into urgent question. With the 2026 transition to a new Secretary-General unfolding amid deep ...
World Prize Gala
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Los Angeles World Affairs Council (LAWAC) proudly presents its inaugural World Prize Gala, an exclusive evening bringing together over 300 government dignitaries, prominent business leaders, and thought influencers to celebrate individuals whose ...