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Pritzker Forum on Global Cities: Opening Night Reception

PAST EVENT VIDEO

The opening night of the Pritzker Forum on Global Cities will feature an evening of connections and conversations on this year's theme, Harnessing AI: Tools for Urban Leaders.

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at the opening night of the Pritzker Forum.

2023 Pritzker Forum on Global Cities

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Event Series: Pritzker Forum on Global Cities

Explore a series of deep-dive conversations with global leaders from government, business, and civil society on the promises and pitfalls of artificial intelligence and its impacts on cities.

Four panelist on stage at the Pritzker Forum on Global Cities

Commentary & Analysis

When It Comes to the War in Gaza, the Global Is 'Going Local'

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Paul Poast explores the effectiveness of municipal action on global affairs in the wake of recent city resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

People hold signs calling for a ceasefire in Gaza at an Oakland City Council meeting
D. Ross Cameron / AP
US Foreign Policy

How one agency is scouting the globe for Illinois connections

BLOG
ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

Intersect Illinois has emerged as a key force in the dealmaking behind some of the most significant corporate relocations here.

An aerial view of the Chicago skyline
Kamil Krzaczynski / AP
Global Cities

Research

The Emerging Geopolitics of Infrastructure Competition

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Simon Curtis

The success of ambitious states will be determined by their ability to shape global infrastructures and the cities they connect around the world.

Belt and Road High Speed Rail
AP Photos
Global Cities

A Tale of Two Regions: The Economic and Political Importance of Different Paths to Heartland Renewal

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Coauthors

The regeneration strategies of the former industrial areas of Pittsburgh in the US and Germany's Ruhr offer lessons for other regions in economic transition.

Pittsburgh Skyline
AP Photos
Global Cities

Experts

Michael A. Nutter 

Distinguished Fellow, Global Cities
Council expert Michael A. Nutter
Expertise
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