Global Security Forum 2024
September 20 | Hartford, CT
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.
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 emerging technologies, it’s the winning team that will have the power to shape our future. At GSF2024, the world’s top security leaders come together to address the competing strategic alliances and the Power Plays that will decide our future.
Join the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and national partners on September 19 and 20 for the 2024 Global Security Forum: Power Plays. Learn more and reserve your ticket today at gsf2024.com.
TICKETS:
Summary of Events:
VIP Opening Reception – Thursday, September 19 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm ET
Location: Capital Grille, Private Event Space, Downtown Hartford
Opening Reception of the 2024 Global Security Forum and a chance to meet and mingle with visiting speakers, community and business leaders, cadets, and special guests.
Special remarks by: Florent Groberg, Recipient of the Medal of Honor
Global Security Forum – Friday, September 20 | 8:00am – 3:30pm ET
Location: Goodwin University Auditorium, East Hartford
Speakers Include:
- John Podesta: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
- Captain Florent Groberg (U.S. Army, Ret.): Recipient of the Medal of Honor ***VIP Reception Exclusive
- Admiral Kevin E. Lunday: Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard
- Ambassador Kurt Volker: Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations
- LTG Robert Ashley (U.S. Army, Ret.): Former Director, Defense Intelligence Agency
- Rear Admiral Kathleen Creighton (U.S. Navy, Ret.): Fmr. Navy Cyber Security Division Director
- Lieutenant General Iulian Berdilă (Romanian Armed Forces), Romanian Deputy Chief of Defense for Operations and Training
- Major General Michel-Henri St-Louis (Canadian Armed Forces): Canadian Defence Attaché
- Rear Admiral Jakob D. Rousøe (Royal Danish Navy): Defence Attaché to the U.S., Denmark
- Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley: President, Middle East Policy Council & former U.S. Ambassador to Malta
- Hon. Sherri Goodman: Secretary General, International Military Council on Climate and Security; Former first Deputy Undersecretary of Defense (Environmental Security); author of Threat Multiplier
- Major General Matthew Easley (U.S. Army, Ret.): Associate Dean of Joint Warfighting at the College of Information and Cyberspace, National Defense University
- Major General Garrett Yee (U.S. Army, Ret.): Vice President and General Manager of the Army Sector, General Dynamics Information Technology
- Lt. Col. Luke Knittig (U.S. Army, Ret.)
- David Sanger: Chief White House & National Security Correspondent, The New York Times; author of New Cold Wars: China’s Rise, Russia’s Invasion, & America’s Struggle to Defend the West
- Arthur House: Adjunct Professor, University of Connecticut
