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“A well informed electorate is a prerequisite to democracy.”
Thomas Jefferson

Meet and learn from the people who shape our world

As a World Affairs Council member, you join a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about expanding international awareness. Members participate in world class events featuring speakers who provide the stories behind the headlines as well as special receptions and gatherings.

As a member you will have the opportunity to build relationships with other liked minded individuals and professionals that are in the local international affairs community. Your membership is valuable in supporting World Affairs Council programming and student outreach in the community.

Events

Partner Event: Dialogue During a Time of Disruption: Immigration in Transition

Date:

Tue May 5, 2026 - 11:30 am

Location:

UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ the Cove, 5270 California Ave # 100, Irvine, CA, USA

This is a partner event with UCI What should the future of immigration look like in the United States? This timely conversation brings together two leading voices in immigration policy who, despite differing viewpoints, share a commitment to respectful dialogue ...

Infrastructure Tour Series: John Wayne Airport

Date:

Wed May 6, 2026 - 10:00 am

Location:

John Wayne Airport (SNA), Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA, USA

WACOC Infrastructure Tour Series The World Affairs Council of OC has secured private access to a series of behind-the-scenes tours for WAC-OC members only of critical energy and infrastructure facilities that we all use on a regular basis and take ...

Infrastructure Tour Series: The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)

Date:

Thu Jun 11, 2026 - 9:00 am

Location:

San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant, Old Pacific Highway, Pendleton, CA, USA

Infrastructure Tour Series: Port of L.A.

Date:

Thu Jun 18, 2026 - 2:00 pm

Location:

Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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The World Affairs Councils of America was founded in 1918.

It is the largest nonprofit international affairs organization in the United States.

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The World Affairs Councils of America is the largest non-profit grassroots organization in the United States dedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues with 94 councils across 40 states reaching more than half a million people a year.

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