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¶¶ÒõÂþ», Herrick Chapel
When?
April 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
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2024 Event Recap
October 3, 2024
Herrick Chapel, ¶¶ÒõÂþ»
Elgin, IL
The Right Honourable Stephen J. Harper, 22nd Prime Minister of Canada, headlined the 2024 World Leaders Forum on October 3 at ¶¶ÒõÂþ». Mr. Harper’s main topic was the current state of global politics. Harper’s keynote address captivated the audience, offering rich insights into global leadership and his personal experiences navigating Canada through a decade of complex challenges. Harper emphasized the need for resilience and adaptability in leaders, particularly in today’s unpredictable global climate. Read the full story.
Past Speakers
George W. Bush
43rd President of
the United States
Mikhail Gorbachev
Former President of
the Soviet Union
Tony Blair
Former British
Prime Minister
Condoleezza Rice
Former United States
Secretary of State
Felipe Calderón
56th President
of Mexico
Queen Noor
Queen Noor Al-Hussein
of Jordan
Newt Gingrich
Former Speaker
of the House
Howard Dean
Former Vermont
Governor
Caroline Kennedy
Former U.S. Ambassador
to Japan
david petraeus
Retired U.S. General
Sir James MacMillan
Composer and Conductor
Lord SmitH OF KELVIN
Chair and Member of the House of Lords
RT. HON. STEPHEN J. HARPER
Former Canadian Prime Minister
About the World Leaders Forum
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