Join us on Friday, October 23rd at noon at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel for a panel discussion about global cooperation in the Arctic, particularly focusing on the role of the Arctic Council. Panelists include Ambassador David Balton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries; Anders Oskal, Director of the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry; Margaret Williams, Managing Director of the U.S. Arctic Program at the World Wildlife...

Join us Thursday, October 15th at 7pm at the Anchorage Museum, as we present a series of short films, the Rational Middle Energy series, which focuses on the ways in which we use energy and what that means for our future. The program will also include a panel discussion featuring the producer and director of the films, Gregory Kallenberg; Executive Director of the Alaska Energy Authority, Sara Goad; Executive Director of the Renewable Energy A...

Who Should AttendWhether you are an Alaska Native Corporation or a government contractor doing business in Alaska, you will find this seminar to be valuable and informative. It is intended for professionals in the areas of: accounting or finance compliance or internal audit program or contract management in-house counsel What You Will LearnUpon completion of this course, the participant should be aware of recent legislative, regulatory and DCA...

Join us for a panel discussion looking at Alaska's economic history and possibilities for the future. Featuring panelists Margie Brown, former President & CEO of CIRI; Dr. Paul Dunscomb, professor of History at UAA; Larry Cash, founder, President & CEO of RIM Architects; and Dr. Rashmi Prasad, Dean of the College of Business and Public Policy at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE Given today's ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization's incident response planning. A Unique Training Opportunity Change Point of Anchorage and the National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructure Protection within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is hosting a one-day Securi...

Join the Alaska World Affairs Council for "Lithuania: A Start-Up Nation" with Ambassador Zygimantas Pavilionis, ambassador of Lithuania to the United States and to Mexico. This program will take place on Friday, June 5th at noon at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, and is part of our Summer Ambassador Series. Could Lithuania be the next Start-up Nation? Positioned at the meeting point of the EU, Nordic and Asian countries with business-friendly tax...

The Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA)- Alaska Chapter will, once again host the 8th Annual Information Technology & Cyber Security Day for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER). To learn more about the AFCEA – Alaska Chapter please visit http://alaska.afceachapter.org/ The Information Technology & Cyber Day will also have strong support from AFCEA leadership on base and four of the major communica...

Join the Alaska World Affairs Council for "Cyberthreats: the New Strategic Battleground" with Lawrence Husick, author, intellectual property lawyer, and technology consultant. This program will take place on Friday, May 1st at noon at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel. Doors open at 11:30am; come early to network and secure your seat. This event is free for students and up to 25 active duty military with valid IDs.

BOOKINGS ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT! Join the Alaska World Affairs Council on Friday, April 10th, noon, at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel for “The Arctic Council: Role & Representation in Managing Global Insecurity” with Dr. Diddy Hitchins, British Honorary Consul for Alaska and Professor Emerita of Political Science at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Doors open at 11:30am; come early to network and secure your seat. This event...

The 7th Annual Information Technology Expo for, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), will once again be hosted by the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA)- Alaska Chapter. To learn more about the AFCEA – Alaska Chapter please visit http://alaska.afceachapter.org/ The expo will also have strong support from three of the major communication and technology focal points on base; the 673rd Communications Squadr...