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Spring 2026 Lecture in Climate Data Science: SAMORY KPOTUFE
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Columbia Innovation Hub – Tang Family Hall, 2276 12th Avenue, Room 202, New York, NY, 10027, United States
JOIN THE LEARNING THE EARTH WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE + PHYSICS (LEAP) CENTER AT COLUMBIA FOR A SEMINAR ON CLIMATE DATA SCIENCE.

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SPEAKER: SAMORY KPOTUFE (Columbia)

Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Format: Hybrid
Virtual: Zoom link provided upon registration
In-person: Columbia Innovation Hub, 2276 12th Avenue, Second Floor, Room 202, New York, NY 10027

*Please note that in-person space is limited.*
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Abstract: forthcoming
Bio: forthcoming

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SAMORY KPOTUFEColumbia University

Discussion Over Division: Perspectives on Law, Power, and Policy
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Antonin Scalia Law School, 3301 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, 22201, United States
Join us for a lunch-time conversation where you’ll chat in small groups about current issues in law and policy.

Annual Legislative Preview Breakfast: Power and Policy 2026
2026-01-22 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Denver) | 2900 Welton St, 2900 Welton Street, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Join the Economic Development Association for Black Communities (EDABC) for our 3rd Annual Legislative Preview Breakfast

The Economic Development Association for Black Communities (EDABC) is honored to host our 3rd Annual
Legislative Preview Breakfast:
Power & Policy 2026 – Building a New Social Contract
This event convenes community members, business leaders, grassroots organizers, and policymakers for a critical dialogue on the priorities and policies shaping the 2026 legislative session. Together, we will explore strategies to advance inclusive economic growth and strengthen the social and economic well-being of Colorado’s Black communities.
At EDABC, we are committed to advancing innovative and equitable economic development across Metro Denver through three pillars of focus:

Workforce Development (Talent)
Business Attraction, Retention, and Growth (Business)
Policy and Advocacy (Policy)

The Legislative Breakfast provides an opportunity to engage with legislative leaders, exchange insights, and collaborate on shaping a stronger, more inclusive economy for all.

The President participates in the Board of Peace Charter Announcement
2026-01-22 04:30 (America/New_York) | Davos Congress Centre, Switzerland
Pre-Credentialed Media

TBD: The President departs Davos, Switzerland, en route The White House
2026-01-22 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Davos Congress Centre, Switzerland
Out-of-Town Pool

Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time
2026-01-21 23:00 (America/New_York) | AlpenGold Hotel, Davos, Switzerland
Out-of-Town Travel Pool

A Nonpartisan Political Conversation with Thad Kousser
2026-01-21 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Elijah’s Restaurant, 7061 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92111, United States
UCSD Political Science Professor Thad Kousser will discuss nonpartisanship in the 2026 election year

In a time when our national political life is increasingly hyper-partisan, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization. What is the role for the LWV in this context? What are the needs in 2026 as we move towards a major November election? How can we promote productive local and national conversation?

On January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm, we will have a LWV dinner at Elijah’s and hear discussion on this topic from Thad Kousser, a well-known Professor of Political Science at UCSD since 2003 who studies American state and national politics, voting reforms, direct democracy, and how politicians use social media.

Thad is now co-Director of UC San Diego’s Yankelovich Center for Social Science Research which is dedicated to crafting practical solutions to our nation’s most pressing social problems. He has also recently received a grant to address the problems with trust in American elections.
Join us for dinner and time together as LWVSD members as we begin a new calendar year. The cost for dinner will be $35.
Registration will close on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 8pm.

Artificial General Intelligence: America's Next National Security Frontier
2026-01-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Institute of World Politics, 1521 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
Join IWP alumni Mark Beall and Brendan Steinhauser as they discuss AI’s growing impact on America’s national security and global stability.

About the Lecture:
This lecture will discuss the dangers that advanced AI would pose to the United States, the world, and humanity if developed and deployed without proper safeguards. These dangers would include its impact on our economy, geopolitical relations, and our national security.

About the Speaker:
Brendan Steinhauser is a Partner with Steinhauser Strategies, a public affairs firm based in Austin, Texas. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in Government from The University of Texas in 2004 and earned his M.A. in Statecraft and International Affairs from The Institute of World Politics in 2013.Brendan served as an adjunct professor of Political Science and Global Studies at St. Edward’s University in Austin, where he taught courses on Global Issues and State & Local Government. He has been published in the peer-reviewed academic journal, The Journal of South Texas.‍Brendan has led campaigns for candidates and causes in more than 40 states, including for Senator John Cornyn, Congressman Michael McCaul, and Congressman Dan Crenshaw. TIME magazine named Brendan as one of “40 Under 40” rising stars in American politics. Campaigns & Elections magazine awarded him a “Rising Star” award in 2012. Former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey called working with Brendan one of the highlights of his career.Over the years, Brendan has worked as a Director of Federal and State Campaigns, Communications Director, and Chief Strategy Officer of various nonprofit organizations. He is a frequent media commentator and has appeared on Fox News, Comedy Central, MSNBC, CNN, the BBC, NewsNation, and Newsmax. He has also been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and many more newspapers, magazines, books, and journals.Some of his clients have included the Republican Party of Texas, Texas Right to Life, State Senator Angela Paxton, and the War Veterans Fund.Brendan serves as a First Lieutenant and Company Commander in the Texas State Guard, the premier state defense and emergency response force in the U.S. He graduated from Officer Candidate School and received his commission in 2021, at the age of 39. He earned a certificate in Counterintelligence Awareness from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency of the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mark Beall is a leading expert at the intersection of AI policy and national security. After serving as the inaugural Pentagon AI Policy Director at the Department of Defense’s Joint AI Center, he became the Senior Advisor at the AI Policy Network, an organization that builds bipartisan support for legislation that will help the United States prepare for the future capabilities of AI systems.Beall also co-founded Gladstone AI, an entity that advocates for the responsible development of AI and guardrails to protect the country against national security threats from AI. He has publicly spoken on these issues numerous times through speeches, interviews, and more, and is a voice critical in the mission to prioritize security in the development of AI.Beall holds a BA in Physics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an MA in Statecraft and National Security from the Institute of World Politics.

Revolution & Revenge from the 1950s to Now: A Conversation with Paul Starr
2026-01-21 16:00 - 17:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Social Sciences Building, Social Science Matrix, 820 Social Sciences Building Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94720, United States
Join acclaimed Princeton sociologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Starr for a discussion on his new book, American Contradiction.

This event is co-sponsored by the Goldman School of Public Policy, the Institute of Governmental Studies, the Berkeley Economy & Society Initiative, and the Berkeley Social Science Matrix.

How did Americans come to elect Barack Obama—and then Donald Trump? In his new book, American Contradiction, acclaimed Princeton sociologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Starr offers a sweeping account of how we arrived at this moment, tracing U.S. history from the 1950s to the present. Drawing on the intertwined stories of progressive movements and the powerful reactions they provoked, Starr explores how struggles over race, gender, rights, and economic inequality have reshaped—and polarized—the nation.
Join Starr and GSPP Associate Professor Jake Grumbach for an illuminating discussion of the deep tensions between a rapidly changing people and the institutions that resist that change, and what this means for the future of American democracy.

This event is part of the Goldman School of Public Policy’s Democracy Book Club series, which features authors whose work enriches our understanding of democracy by examining the institutions, policies, and civic traditions that shape democratic life.

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For disability-related accommodations, please contact the access coordinator in advance of the event: Elisabeth Mart, elismart@berkeley.edu

Reimagining the Future of Global Development
2026-01-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Perry World House, 3803 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
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The shuttering of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) this year marked the end of an era in global development, threatening the livelihood of millions of vulnerable people. For decades, development initiatives resourced by USAID, as well as many other countries, helped expand health care, education, and economic opportunity worldwide. Despite its flaws, the system, which leveraged multilateral institutions and civil society organizations, worked to alleviate suffering, reduce poverty, and save lives.
Yet, even before USAID’s closure, this system for development was increasingly under strain and critique. Governments were shifting resources toward hard security as well as disaster response, from pandemics, to wars, to climate catastrophes. At the same time, multilateral institutions struggled to adapt to new economic and political realities that impacted on development approaches that could not always assure equitable partnership or long-term outcomes.
With important gains at risk and lives at stake, today’s moment calls for a reimagining of the development paradigm. Join Perry World House for a conversation with His Excellency Lord Malloch-Brown, former UN Deputy Secretary-General, on what shape the future of development might take – and how the world might do better.
Speakers
Mark Malloch-Brown has had a long career in international affairs, development, business, and communications. At the United Nations, Mark Malloch-Brown led the global promotion of the UN Millennium Development Goals as head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP). At the UNDP, and previously as vice president of external affairs at the World Bank, he led reform efforts to increase the impact of both organisations. He later served as Kofi Annan’s chief of staff, and then as UN Deputy Secretary General, before joining the British government of Prime Minister Gordon Brown, as minister responsible for Africa and Asia from 2007 to 2009. Most recently, he was president of the Open Society Foundations, the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights. Mark Malloch-Brown is a Visiting Professor in Practice at the London School of Economics (LSE), he was knighted for his contributions to international affairs, and is currently on leave from the British House of Lords.

The President sits for an interview with Joe Kernan on CNBC's 'The Exchange' betwen 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm Eastern
2026-01-21 13:00 (America/New_York) | Davos Congress Centre, Switzerland

The Year Ahead for the California Legislature
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sheraton Grand Sacramento, Grand Nave Ballroom, 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Join us in Sacramento on 1/21 for lunch and a discussion about California’s future.

The Year Ahead for the California Legislature
How can California legislators work across the aisle to solve our state’s most pressing issues? Join PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye for a wide-ranging conversation with Assembly Republican Leader Heath Flora and Democratic Assemblymember José Luis Solache, Jr.
The event will be livestreamed on the PPIC website here.
The event will also be livestreamed to PPIC’s YouTube Page.
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The President participates in a Reception with Business Leaders
2026-01-21 11:25 (America/New_York) | Davos Congress Centre, Switzerland

The President participates in Meetings with Foreign Leaders
2026-01-21 09:45 (America/New_York) | Davos Congress Centre, Switzerland
Closed Press

SNG Live: Government Efficiency 2026
2026-01-21 09:00 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Scoop News Group, 2001 K Street Northwest, #1411, Washington, DC, 20006, United States
Join agency leaders and industry experts at SNG Live: Government Efficiency on January 21, 2026!

As agencies face mounting pressure to do more with less, government leaders are turning to technology and innovation to streamline operations and improve performance. SNG Live: Government Efficiency will convene federal technology leaders to explore how automation, AI, and other emerging innovations are transforming the way government works. Attendees will hear firsthand how agencies are reducing redundancies, cutting costs, and accelerating outcomes — while delivering better, faster services to the public.

The President delivers a Special Address to the World Economic Forum
2026-01-21 08:30 (America/New_York) | Davos Congress Centre, Switzerland

The President participates in a Greeting with World Economic Forum Leadership
2026-01-21 08:10 (America/New_York) | Davos Congress Centre, Switzerland

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time
2026-01-20 20:00 (America/New_York) | Joint Base Andrews

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel: Eat Your Ice Cream
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
Emanuel says that life isn’t a competition to live the longest; he also says that “wellness” should not be difficult.

Americans are confronted with a wealth of sources of often questionable information about how to live better and longer. From the “Wellness Industrial Complex” to weak health reporting to faddish influencers, there is a lot of information and misinformation confusing people about some of the most important things about their bodies. How do we know what really matters the most to our health and longevity? What is the most robust and actionable evidence? And what is the junk you can just skip?
Join us for a return visit to the Club from Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, M.D., Ph.D.
Emanuel, a bioethicist, health policy expert, advisor to presidents, oncologist, professor, writer, cyclist and chocolatier, has assembled simple but high-impact and evidence-based guidelines for issues people ask about: Alcohol consumption, food and nutrition, sleep, mental acuity, exercise, and social engagement. That is the subject of his latest book, Eat Your Ice Cream, in which he guides people to what really matters for well-being.
Emanuel says that life isn’t a competition to live the longest; he also says that “wellness” should not be difficult. Come learn this doctor’s prescription for a healthy, balanced life.
SPEAKERS
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, Bioethicist; Oncologist; Vice Provost and Professor, University of Pennsylvania; Author, Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life
In Conversation with DJ Patil, Former U.S. Chief Data Scientist, General Partner, GreatPoint Ventures, Member, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California Board of Governors
5:30 p.m. doors open & check-in6–7 p.m. program7 p.m. book signing(all times Pacific Time)
Emanuel photo by Sarah Miller.

The President participates in Signing Time
2026-01-20 15:00 (America/New_York) | Oval Office

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
2026-01-20 13:00 (America/New_York) | James S. Brady Press Briefing Room

The Race for Governor 2026: Steve Hilton
2026-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
Come meet the candidate, hear his vision for California, and ask your questions before you cast your vote for California’s next governor.

Author, entrepreneur, and Fox News contributor Steve Hilton says he’s running for California governor to address the housing crisis, high taxes and the “staggering incompetence of Democrat one-party rule.” He’s not embracing the Republican label, instead calling his campaign nonpartisan.
Born in the United Kingdom to Hungarian parents who fled communism, Hilton worked in politics, advertising, and business before becoming head of strategy for former British Prime Minister David Cameron. But he’s probably best known in the United States for hosting the Fox News Channel show “The Next Revolution.” His books include Good Business: Your World Needs You and More Human: Designing a World Where People Come First.
Hilton joins Commonwealth Club World Affairs as part of our “Race for Governor 2026” series of candidate forums. Come meet the candidate, hear his vision for California, and ask your questions before you cast your vote for California’s next governor.
Notes
Attendees subject to search. No large bags or backpacks.
Speakers
Steve Hilton, Candidate for California Governor
Moderator: Melissa Caen, Attorney; Legal and Political Analyst
11:30 a.m. doors open & check-in12–1 p.m. program(all times Pacific Time)
Photo courtesy the speaker.
Commonwealth Club World Affairs is a public forum. Any views expressed in our programs are those of the speakers and not of Commonwealth Club World Affairs.
All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.

In-Town Pool Call Time
2026-01-20 09:00, 2026-01-19 23:30 (America/New_York) | The White House
In-Town Pool

The President attends the College Football National Championship Game
2026-01-19 19:50 (America/New_York) | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL, United States

Capitol Hill and Camp Congress for Girls (MLK Day 2026)
2026-01-19 08:20 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, 1st Street Southeast, Washington, DC, 20515, United States
Join us on MLK Day 2026 for a Day on Capitol Hill and a session of Camp Congress for Girls.

MLK DAY CAMP | A Day on Capitol Hill and Camp Congress for Girls is one-day MLK Day holiday camp that introduces girls to the United States government.
8:20am – Arrival at United States Capitol Visitors Center
United States Capitol Tour
Visit U. S. House and U. S. Senate Galleries
United States Supreme Court
Library of Congress
Lunch – Capitol Cafeteria
1pm – Arrival at hotel conference center
Camp Congress for Girls
5:30pm – Dismissal
For additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls ages 8-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events.
Looking for more events? View our 2026-27 schedule at https://girlsinpoliticsinitiative.eventbrite.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff.
Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.
Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.
Is financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event.
Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.

Day on Capitol Hill and Camp Congress for Youth (MLK Day 2026)
2026-01-19 08:20 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, 1st Street Southeast, Washington, DC, 20515, United States
Join us on MLK Day 2026 for a Day on Capitol Hill and a session of Camp Congress for Youth.

MLK DAY CAMP | A Day on Capitol Hill and Camp Congress for Youth is one-day MLK Day holiday camp that introduces girls to the United States government.
8:20am – Arrival at United States Capitol Visitors Center
United States Capitol Tour
Visit U. S. House and U. S. Senate Galleries
United States Supreme Court
Library of Congress
Lunch – Capitol Cafeteria
1pm – Arrival at hotel conference center
Camp Congress for Youth
5:30pm – Dismissal
For additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for students ages 8-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events.
Looking for more events? View our 2026-27 schedule at https://girlsinpoliticsinitiative.eventbrite.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff.
Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.
Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.
Is financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event.
Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.

Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time
2026-01-19 07:30 (America/New_York) | Mar-a-Lago

TBD: The President departs Palm Beach, FL en route Miami, FL
2026-01-19 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Mar-a-Lago

TBD: The President departs Miami, FL en route The White House
2026-01-19 00:00 (America/New_York) | Mar-a-Lago
