Apr
17
2025
Buffett Conversation: AI, Law & Society with Liane Huttner
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM, Evanston
Join the Buffett Institute for an discussion on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), law and society with L...
Buffett Book Talks, Conversations & Symposia
Throughout the academic year, the Buffett Institute hosts a robust program of events, many of which are open to the general public, including book talks, conversations with global leaders and symposia. Our 2024–25 symposia are Abortion Access Today: Global Insights & Comparisons in the fall, AI & Geopolitics in the winter and Negotiating Peace in a Multipolar World: Lessons Learned in the spring.Apr
21
2025
Buffett Conversation: Responding to Hostage Taking & Wrongful Detention
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
Join us for an in-depth discussion on U.S. hostage recovery policy with Jon Alterman and Jason Rezaian, the co-directors...
Apr
25
2025
The Government Against the University: Reports from Colombia, Hungary, Poland & Turkey
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Online
What happens when governments view universities as adversaries? How have universities successfully defended academic fre...
May
21
2025
Buffett Book Talk: Heaven Has a Wall
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM, Evanston
Join us for a book talk with Beth Hurd, author of Heaven Has a Wall. Through an analysis of the many ways the United Sta...
May
22
2025
America’s Soft Power & Reputational Security in Crisis? Nicholas J. Cull in Conversation with Erik C. Nisbet
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM, Evanston
Join us for a lunchtime conversation with esteemed historian and academic Nicholas J. Cull from the University of Southe...