Past Events

1 April 2026

A Conversation with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg

Artificial intelligence and the supply chains that underpin it are now central to economic competitiveness and geopolitical influence. As the…

31 March 2026 - 2 April 2026

Democracy and Bridging the Rural-Urban Divide

Strengthening democracy requires bridging the rural-urban divide. Polarization isn’t just ideological. It’s geographic. Urban and rural communities are deeply divided…

26 March 2026

GDC Africa Forum 2026

Theme: Reclaiming the Democratic Promise – Youth Agency, Digital Resilience, and Combating Kleptocracy in AfricaDate: 26 March 2026Location: Nairobi, KenyaCo-Hosts:…

24 March 2026

Democracy Narratives: What works—and what doesn’t

Join us for the release of new global research on how narratives can strengthen democracy – and why this matters…

19 March 2026

GDC Africa Pre-Forum Webinar: Democratic Disruptions, Civic Movements, and Digital Democracy

Logistics Date & Time: Wednesday March 19, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM CET / 4:00 PM – 5:15PM…

19 March 2026

REPORT LAUNCH: Freedom in the World 2026

Join our Coalition Partner, Freedom House, for the launch of Freedom in the World 2026: The Growing Shadow of Autocracy,…

12 March 2026

Europe Dialogue – Simplification and Open Government Agendas : Friends or Foes?

Governments across Europe are cutting red tape and improving services, but simplification can sometimes raise concerns about accountability, openness, and…

8 March 2026

Let Ohio Women Vote: Documentary & Discussion

On March 8, the Kettering Foundation will celebrate International Women’s Day by partnering with Dayton Live for a free screening…

4 March 2026

GDC Africa Pre-Forum Webinar: Elections, Youth Participation, and Democratic Accountability

Logistics Date & Time: Wednesday March 4, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM CET / 4:00 PM – 5:15PM…