Wrocław Global Forum
Wrocław Global Forum (WGF) is an annual transatlantic conference centered on topics related to democracy, prosperity and security. Launched in 2010, the event is held in Wrocław, Poland. It is organized by the Atlantic Council, the Polish Institute of International Affairs and the city of Wrocław. The most recent Forum took place on June 2–3, 2016.
History
The first Wrocław Global Forum was held in October 2010. At the time, the event was under the auspices of the Atlantic Council, the DemosEUROPA Centre for European Strategy and the city of Wrocław. The stated aim of the Forum was "Strengthening the Transatlantic Dialogue to Tackle Global Challenges."
Participants
Participants at the Wrocław Global Forum range from active and former politicians, diplomats and top military officers to journalists, academics and business leaders. The number of attendees has gradually risen from around 200 to over 400. High-profile speakers at the various plenary and group sessions in recent years have included former Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov, former U.S. National Security Advisor General James Jones, former chess world champion and current Human Rights Foundation Chairman Garry Kasparov, Admiral James Stavridis, at the time Supreme Allied Commander Europe, New Hampshire Senator and former Governor Jeanne Shaheen and NATO Deputy Secretary General Alexander Vershbow.[12][13]
Freedom Awards
The Atlantic Council's Freedom Awards are presented at the Wrocław Global Forum annually. Established in 2009 to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall, the Awards recognize the contribution of individuals and organizations in defending and expanding the cause of freedom worldwide. Recipients include former and currently serving politicians, such as U.S. Senator
Venue
The Forum is held in Wrocław, in the southwestern part of Poland. The venue for the event is the Wrocław Congress Center in the
Funding
The Forum receives institutional support from the governments of the United States and Poland. Financial support is provided by various corporate sponsors, including American defense giants Raytheon and Lockheed Martin as well as large global companies such as Google, 3M and Airbus. Polish businesses like PZU and Coca-Cola Polska also offer support.[19]
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