Upcoming Events

SAIS Emerging Technologies Symposium 2025

Join the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies for a two-day symposium on emerging technologies, featuring leading government, industry, and academia experts. This year’s discussions will explore the forces shaping the future of technology and policy—from the infrastructure fueling artificial intelligence’s growth to the impact of emerging technologies on modern conflict, global markets, and power dynamics.

Inaugural Sam Gilliam Lecture Series featuring Sarah Lewis

Launching in partnership with the Sam Gilliam Foundation, the series invites speakers to reflect on the intersection of art, academia, and public policy

The Perils of Overreliance on Special Operations Forces

National security journalist Sean Naylor will join Johns Hopkins’ Stephen Grenier for a discussion on how U.S. special operations forces have evolved from a few niche military units into the Pentagon’s primary warfighting tool. Refreshments will be served.

Authors & Insights: A Conversation with Mary Louise Kelly

Interview the secretary of state or drive her younger son’s carpool? That was one of the many questions NPR reporter Mary Louise Kelly considered as she tried to balance a demanding career and parenthood. She promised herself next year would be different, until she realized she was running out of “next years.”

Student Chamber Ensembles

Top student trios, quartets, and quintets perform chamber music favorites under the direction of Sidney M. Friedberg Chair and director of Chamber Music Annie Fullard.

• Science Diplomacy

Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Summit 2025

The two-day Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Summit 2025 will bring together stakeholders from across the globe to engage on some of the most pressing scientific topics of our day.

Peabody Dance Showcase

A special program spotlighting students and faculty of the Peabody Conservatory Dance program chaired by danah bella.

Discovery Series: "On with Kara Swisher" Featuring AMD's Lisa Su

Tech journalist and bestselling author Kara Swisher will interview Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Chair and CEO Lisa Su in a live podcast recording of On with Kara Swisher.

Loadbang

The formidable New York-based chamber ensemble Loadbang performs works by faculty composers Sky Macklay, Oscar Bettison, Felipe Lara, and Michael Hersch.

Peabody Jazz Ensemble

Richard and Elizabeth Case Chair of Jazz Studies Sean Jones leads the Peabody Jazz Ensemble in the season finale performance.

WMD Risk Reduction Science and Policy Forum

At a time when the potential use of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons—known as weapons of mass destruction or WMDs—is of increasing concern, efforts to reduce risk take on increased urgency. This two-day forum, hosted by Johns Hopkins University, will bring together science and policy experts for plenary talks, panel discussions, and extensive opportunities to discuss the importance of scientific advances in support of risk reduction policy.