World Leaders Forum COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions Blog

World Leaders Forum COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions Blog One of the great things about SIPA is that it is much like New York City, amazing things take place practically every day that you can participate in.   One great opportunity to interact with global policy makers is the World Leaders Forum that takes place each year.   Below is information on speakers visiting this month. ____________________________ President Lee C. Bollinger invites you to join him in welcoming heads of state and special guests from across the globe as part of the eighth annual World Leaders Forum. The World Leaders Forum Web site will be updated daily as visits are confirmed.   For the most up-to-date list of events, please visit www.worldleaders.columbia.edu Schedule of Events Jigmi Y. Thinley, Prime Minister of Bhutan Wednesday, September 15, 2:00 p.m. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, President of Nigeria Monday, September 20, 3:30 p.m. In partnership with the School of International and Public Affairs “Challenges of the Drylands” A discussion with leaders from Eastern Africa. Monday, September 20, 5:00 p.m. In partnership with the Earth Institute José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission Tuesday, September 21, 10:00 a.m. In partnership with the Alliance Program and School of International and Public Affairs Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister of Ethiopia Wednesday, September 22, 4:00 p.m. In partnership with the Committee on Global Thought José Manuel Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste Thursday, September 23, 4:00 p.m. In partnership with The Earth Institute, Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict and Complexity (AC4), and the Vale Columbia Center José Sócrates, Prime Minister of Portugal Thursday, September 23, 5:00 p.m. In partnership with the School of International and Public Affairs Ivo Josipovic, President of Croatia Friday, September 24, 11:00 a.m. In partnership with the Harriman Institute Abdullah Gül, President of Turkey Wednesday, September 24, 3:30 p.m. In partnership with the School of International and Public Affairs