2026 State of the World Summit: Celebrating International Day of Peace

The world is shifting. Alliances are being redrawn, global institutions are being tested, and the pace of geopolitical, economic, and technological change continues to accelerate. Increasingly, these global developments are shaping communities, businesses, and daily life here in Vermont.

Join the Vermont Council on World Affairs on Wednesday, September 23rd, for the 2026 State of the World Summit, a full-day gathering designed to help Vermonters better understand the forces reshaping the global landscape and what they mean for our future.

Held in alignment with the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, the Summit will bring together leaders and voices from across diplomacy, international affairs, media, business, security, and civic life for a day of thoughtful conversation and community engagement.

Through keynote conversations, panel discussions, and interactive dialogue, attendees will explore some of the most pressing issues shaping the world today — from geopolitical competition and democratic resilience to international cooperation, information systems, economic uncertainty, and global security.

Grounded, substantive, and nonpartisan, the State of the World Summit is designed for people who want to better understand the bigger picture and engage seriously with the global issues increasingly shaping our local communities and institutions.

The day includes breakfast, lunch, an afternoon reception, and ample opportunity to connect with fellow attendees committed to thoughtful global engagement and civil discourse.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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