November 6-8 - The Mayflower Hotel - Washington, DC
We invite you to visit the
2019 Conference website to view the developing agenda learn about Conference speakers, register and purchase tickets, and view hotel block information. Be sure to take advantage of individual
Early-Bird discounts, good through
September 6!
We encourage Councils to promote the Conference locally and on social media. The WACA National Office would be happy to assist with your publicity.
WACA 2019 Conference Keynote Speakers
Ambassadors Luncheon Keynote: Wednesday, Nov. 6
Secretary James A. Baker, III
61st U.S. Secretary of State (1989-1992)
67th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1985-1988)
10th (1981-1985) and 16th (1992-1993) White House Chief of Staff
Great Decisions Luncheon: Thursday, Nov. 7
Secretary Chuck Hagel
24th U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013-2015)
Former U.S. Senator (R-NE, 1997-2009)
Important Scheduling Notes:
The 1918 Society Dinner will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5(1918 Society Members and Conference Sponsors only)
WACA National Board will meet Wednesday morning, Nov. 6 (not on Saturday)
Think Tank off-site briefings will take place Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6
Council Leadership professional workshops will take place Friday, Nov. 8
This year, because we will hold our signature
Ambassadors LuncheonWednesday, Nov. 6 - featuring former
Secretary of State James A. Baker, III as our keynote speaker and honoree - we encourage you to set the start date of your reservations for
Tuesday, Nov. 5. You won't want to miss this luncheon!
Remember to keep checking WACA Newsletters and the 2019 National Conference website for important updates to the agenda as well as announcements of new speakers and program details.
The
World Affairs Councils of America 2019 National Conference will be held November 6-8 at the
Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.
We have secured a special group rate for 1 Deluxe Room: $269 per night (Single/Double Occupancy) plus tax. Click here to reserve your room!
Once again, we recommend a reservation start date of Tuesday, November 5.