"The World Affairs Council is not just a great educational resource, it allows us to make high level contacts that are very useful for operating in the global economy."
John H. Davis
Trustee
The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation

Instant Issues Brown Bag Lunchtime Discussions
Bring your lunch or order a sandwich. Our lunchtime programs provide a stimulating break from work or play or life!
From distinguished speakers with topics such as how to make the most of international trade and negotiate across cultures, to discussions by various global experts who willingly share their experiences of people, places, and humanity, Brown Bag lunches cover a variety of subjects and opinions in an hour.
Our speakers bring us news and information that explores the stories behind the international headlines without the twists and turns of media or public relations spins. Best of all, they are approachable, and they always welcome our questions, whether informed or elementary!
The Instant Issues brown bag series is sponsored by A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.
Review our Past Speakers/Topics for examples of recent lunches, then check our Calendar of Events for the upcoming schedule. Automatic updates can be sent to your e-mail address when you join online.
Upcoming events
Cost and other details to follow soon.
November 6, 2008
Instant Issues Brown Bag Series
Dr. Stephen R. Platt
Assistant Professor of Chinese History, University of Massachusetts--Amherst
China Behind the Headlines
Noon--Sovereign Bank Community Room
1350 Main Street, Downtown Springfield
$8.00 per person/$15 with a lunch
This program is part of the Springfield Public Forum's 2008 The City Thinks program.
December 3, 2008
Mr. John Zogby
President, Zogby International
The Way We'll Be
Reception & Dinner
Springfield Sheraton at Monarch Place
Cost, start time and other details to follow soon.
January 24, 2009
Academic WorldQuest 2009 Local Competition
Western New England College
February 18-20, 2009
World Affairs Councils of America National Conference
Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC
More details to follow soon.