Calendar of Events

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Leadership in the High North 2026: Advancing Maine’s Role in the Arctic

Leadership in the High North (2026): Advancing Maine's Role in the Arctic — A two-day symposium featuring keynote Ambassador Svanhildur Holm Valsdottir, expert panels on Maine's academic, economic, diplomatic, and security roles in the Arctic, student poster sessions, and networking. Meals included. April 22–23, 2026 | RTI Auditorium.

$50

Community Event: AFIO January Meeting “the Rise of Xi Jinping”

AFIO MEETING:  January 17, 2026 2:00 p.m. "Bathed in Red: Revolution, Corruption, and the Rise of Xi Jinping" The Maine Chapter of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) will meet on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Kennebunk High School Economos Lecture Hall, 89 Fletcher St., Kennebunk, ME.  The meeting is open to the public. Our speaker will... Read more »

Community Event: Freeport Speech – Examining Local Solutions to Global Challenges with Susan Thornton and Fiona Hill

Our friends at Freeport Speech are hosting an exciting program on Thursday, September 25 at the Freeport Performing Arts Center! Tickets are limited! Examining Local Solutions to Global Challenges with Dr. Fiona Hill, Susan Thornton and Barrett Takesian  REGISTER Join Freeport Speech to hear Dr. Fiona Hill, formerly an official at the U.S. National Security... Read more »

Community Calendar

Is your organization holding an internationally focused event in Maine? The World Affairs Council of Maine is eager to promote global goings on around the state. If you would like to include your event on our calendar please submit your request HERE. We will need two to three days to review and approve community submission.