Global Summit XVII
Join us, for our 17th year of serving the Erie community with a new Global Summit lineup of groundbreaking researchers, writers, and presenters. The JES invites speakers from around the world to speak on a broad range of globally important issues each year as part of our Global Summit Speaker Series.

EVENT TIMES

Tue 16 Sep

A Conversation with President Barack Obama

Featuring: President Barack Obama
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tue 14 Oct

2025 Recipient of the Thomas B. Hagen Dignitas Award

Featuring: Jane Petro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Thu 16 Oct

You are Changing the World Whether You Like it or Not

Featuring: David Lamotte
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Mon 20 Oct

From Washington to Trump: The US Presidency and America at 250

Featuring: Lindsay Chervinsky and Chris Whipple
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wed 22 Oct

A Journey of Perseverance: An Evening with Jim Kelly

Featuring: Jim Kelly
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Thu 23 Oct

Leading through Turbulent Times - The Importance of Trust, Culture, and Feedback

Featuring: Colonel Katie Crombe and General Joseph L. Votel
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Fri 24 Oct
Mon 27 Oct
Wed 29 Oct

THIS JUST IN: LATEST DISCOVERIES IN THE UNIVERSE

Featuring: Neil deGrasse Tyson
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM