St. Petersburg In The World, the host of the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs has just been named the newest member of the World Affairs Councils of America! Joining more that 90 other Councils across the country, St. Petersburg World Affairs Council will host 12 events per year, including our annual conference.
Join us on this next exciting chapter and become a member today!
Vince di Mura (Pianist and Composer-in-residence at Princeton University) and Jing Yang (5-string Violist) debut “Hotel Ritz,” a new jazz/classical hybrid composition in 12 movements.
December 14, 2025
3 – 5 PM
Cathedral Church of St. Peter
140 – 4th Street North, St. Petersburg
Tickets:
SPWAC Members $25
Non-members $35
Free for students and children attending with adults
SPWAC International Conference
Outer Space: Collaboration and Competition
Feb 10, 5 – 8 pm
**Location to be announced
Keynote Speech by NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott
Reception to follow
Feb 11, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
USF-SP Student Center
200 – 6th Avenue South, St. Petersburg
Fireside Chat, panel discussions on Outer Space and International Diplomacy, Space Competition and Security Issues, the International Aerospace Business in Florida
The Spy and the State: the History of American Intelligence
12 – 1:30 pm
USF-SP Bookstore
500 – 3rd Street South; St. Petersburg
Free to SPWAC Members and USF Students
Missing Voices: Music by Jewish Composers Killed in the Holocaust
French pianist Dimitri Malignan and American soprano Lily Arbisser — Reception to follow concert
5:30 – 8 pm
Cathedral Church of St. Peter
140 – 4th Street North, St. Petersburg
SPWAC Members $35
Non-Members $45
Free for students and children attending with adults
Join Barbara Stephenson, Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Chief Global Officer at UNC Chapel Hill, as she leads an unforgettable 11-day voyage from Lisbon to London from May 23 – June 1, 2026, aboard the 100-cabin deluxe World Voyager.
Sail from Lisbon to London, uncovering the cultural and historical riches of Portugal, Spain, England, and France. Visit the UNESCO-designated old towns of Porto and Santiago de Compostela, explore the spectacular Mont Saint Michel, and spend a powerful day on the Normandy coast, guided by guest speaker Dwight David Eisenhower II, historian and grandson of the former president. Tailor your experience with Traveler’s choice excursions in Porto and Bilbao and conclude your journey sailing into London via the River Thames.
This tour departs on May 23, 2026! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this remarkable voyage through Western Europe!
Click below to learn more and reserve your spot. Space is limited.
Program features include:
Lowest cabin categories from $7,495 per person – a savings of $500 if booked by 10/27/25. Additional pay in full discount of $500 per person available.
USF chapter of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) features My Hero and the “Hump Pilot”: Dr. Robert Moore, Honoring Veterans on the 80th Anniversary of WWII Victory in Asia, by Kun Shi, and includes a 6-minute video by Dr.
As a special follow-up to our May 22nd event, we have received permission to share the link to Dan Jackson’s documentary. Enjoy Fallen Tigers by Dan Jackson, sponsored by USF World.
Frank Langfitt discusses how Trump’s foreign policy shifts are viewed outsite of Washington DC while in town for this year’s conference. Shared with permission from WUSF and NPR.
Caddell shares his experience at the ’25 conference and frames his and other panelists’ discussions in the context of US/Canada relations. This article is shared with permission from The Hill Times. More at www.hilltimes.com.
The 2025 St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs began Tuesday evening at the Palladium Theater with a keynote address that embodied the three-day event’s theme – “The Ties That Bind Us.” Former ambassador Stuart Eizenstat, who served under six presidential administrations, kicked off
Kagame’s Revenge: Why Rwanda’s Leader is Sowing Chaos in Congo
St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs has a rich history of bringing together distinguished diplomats, military, media, and academic experts to discuss critical international issues of the day. This year we are offering an innovative format that will allow for a hybrid virtual and in-person experience.
We look forward to you joining us this year to advance your insight, understanding, and impact in the community.
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