On Saturday, September 28 we hosted Global Security Forum 2019: Power & Leadership, featuring military leaders and security experts from around the world. Thank you to our partners: MOAA, the McCain Institute, CT National Guard, ROA and World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts, and to our sponsors: United Technologies, Pratt & Whitney, Lockheed Martin, Karl Krapek, Veterans Advantage, USAA, Goodwin College and Hartford Business Journal—we are so grateful for your partnerships and sponsorships. And thank you to all of the speakers who took the time out of their busy schedules to address our community here in Hartford; we were honored to host you and deeply appreciate the knowledge you shared with the members of our community.

If you missed the event or want to re-cap, check out the following articles, pictures, videos and tweets:

Follow the thread from our twitter hashtag, #GSF2019

The best part of #GSF2019? Connecting some amazing leaders and role models with the future global leaders here in our community. Thanks, @Jenkinsbd! https://t.co/0SnaERF8y5

— World Affairs Council of Connecticut (@ctwac) October 3, 2019

Great American leaders of all ages w terrific questions for MG @RangerSpider (USA, ret), @CNN, MG @GarrettYee, @USArmy, @USDISA, and me, @MaraRudman. Thanks @ctwac! https://t.co/i5RtiVEtQ9

— Mara Rudman (@MaraRudman) October 3, 2019

A special thank you to our Keynote Speaker, General John Allen (@USMC Ret.), President, @BrookingsInst and the cadets from @WestPoint_USMA for making the trip to #Hartford for #GSF2019 ! pic.twitter.com/FbBQNwVrNZ

— World Affairs Council of Connecticut (@ctwac) October 3, 2019

We finished the day with “Power & Leadership: Projection vs Protection” feat. Lt. Gen. Michael Moeller (@usairforce Ret.), @prattandwhitney ; Maj. Gen. @RangerSpider (USA, Ret.), @CNN ; Mara Rudman, @BENS_org ; and Maj. Gen. @GarrettYee, @USArmy , @USDISA
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— World Affairs Council of Connecticut (@ctwac) October 3, 2019

After our Keynote, the afternoon started with a fantastic panel, “Prolonged Wars: Resilience, Rebuilding, and Regional Security” with Maj. Gen. Michael Jones (USA, Ret.) ; Ms. @NasireeAngiza @Embassy_of_AFG ; and @LukeKnittig @McCainInstitute
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— World Affairs Council of Connecticut (@ctwac) October 3, 2019

Our second panel, “Global Threats: Countering Violent Extremism, Rogue Actors, and Threats to the Homeland”, feat. @Farah_Pandith @BelferCenter ; Amb. @Jenkinsbd @wcapsnet ; SAC Brian Turner @FBI ; and @LukeKnittig @McCainInstitute
–#globalsecurity #CTWAC #GSF2019 pic.twitter.com/CCTpN2xUtP

— World Affairs Council of Connecticut (@ctwac) October 3, 2019

We started #GSF2019 strong with a panel titled, “The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age” featuring @SangerNYT , @nytimes and Arthur House, @CTGOVERNMENT pic.twitter.com/saQWjz8HPZ

— World Affairs Council of Connecticut (@ctwac) October 3, 2019

A special thank you to our sponsors: @UTC @prattandwhitney @LockheedMartin @VetRewards @USAA @GoodwinCollege @HartfordBiz
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And thank you to our partners: @MilitaryOfficer @McCainInstitute @CTNationalGuard @WACWestMA and @ReserveOfficer
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We couldn’t have done it without you!

— World Affairs Council of Connecticut (@ctwac) October 3, 2019

@NasireeAngiza is an #InTheArena leader who filled in extraordinarily well for her ambassador. The points she made and the perspective she offered hit home with an engaged Saturday morning audience of 375+. Should be able to share the video soon. @ctwac https://t.co/MnXPyBzKQb

— Luke Knittig (@LukeKnittig) October 2, 2019

DISA’s Assistant to the Director, @USArmy Maj. Gen. Garrett Yee, joined several leaders in national security in a panel on power and leadership during the recent Global Security Forum 2019 at the World Affairs Council of Connecticut! pic.twitter.com/CY4T9ro1nP

— DISA (@USDISA) September 29, 2019

the panel focused on Afghanistan’s security challenges, peace, and stability, as well as women’s gains in the last two decades. (2/2)#GlobalSecurityForum #GSF2019 #Afghanistan #peacebuilding #WomensRights

— Afghan Embassy DC (@Embassy_of_AFG) October 2, 2019

Political Counselor @NasireeAngiza participated in a panel discussion at the 2019 @ctwac Global Security Forum in Hartford, CT. Diplomat Nasiree joined @LukeKnittig & Major General Michael D. Jones to discuss “Prolonged Wars: Resilience, Rebuilding, and Regional Threats” (1/2) pic.twitter.com/IriR4AatNO

— Afghan Embassy DC (@Embassy_of_AFG) October 2, 2019

High school students interested in weapons of mass destruction nonproliferation. Great! #GSF2019 @wcapsnet pic.twitter.com/EcA0W9Cmv9

— Women of Color Advancing Peace & Security (@wcapsnet) September 28, 2019

At the Power & Leadership Global Security Forum #GSF2019 discussing global threats and nuclear weapons. @wcapsnet pic.twitter.com/arvhxkjsKG

— Bonnie Jenkins (@Jenkinsbd) September 28, 2019

Discussing whether US secrecy around our cyber capability is a liability #gsf2019

— Alicia Strong (@AliciaInKosovo) September 28, 2019

@prattandwhitney ‘s Lt. Gen. Mike Moeller (USAF, ret.) opens @ctwac #GSF2019 VIP by taking the audience’s temp on greatest security challenges pic.twitter.com/WPrZBJQG04

— WAC of Western Mass (@WACWestMA) September 27, 2019

Looking forward to attending #GSF2019 this Saturday with about a dozen of our members from Western Massachusetts https://t.co/rkRVXjdo1F

— WAC of Western Mass (@WACWestMA) September 27, 2019

“Knowledge is power. Engagement is power.” CEO Megan Torrey on why you should attend the #GSF2019 this Saturday. @mctorrey @FOX61News https://t.co/707Ap1U1M4

— World Affairs Council of Connecticut (@ctwac) September 24, 2019

“No, we are not safe at all. We are in danger.” This week’s Pulse of the Region episode is a must-listen. We highlight global threats, risks, and advantages with a powerhouse panel of experts. #GSF2019 @wcapsnet @Jenkinsbd @MetroHartford @prattandwhitney https://t.co/6lAqR5YAKM

— World Affairs Council of Connecticut (@ctwac) September 23, 2019