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THE WORLD AHEAD: 2026 with Tom Standage, Deputy Editor of The Economist
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 10:00 – 11:00 MT
FREE ZOOM conversation with Jim Falk, host of WorldNow
RSVP Required: REGISTER HERE to receive a link to the live ZOOM conversation.
Each year, The Economist publishes The World Ahead series: an informed prediction of the major themes that will dominate the coming year. Spanning topics from politics to technology to sociology and more, this series edited by Tom Standage is as ambitious as it is awe-inspiring.
On December 8, Standage rejoins the Council to discuss his publication’s analysis for 2026 in conversation with Jim Falk, host of WorldNow and President Emeritus of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth.
Join us to unpack all of the trends that will define 2026 – from a possible AI bubble, global climate policy disputes and the Ozempic controversy to evolving global conflicts, problems for Europe, and China’s rise.
Tom Standage is deputy editor of The Economist and editor of its future-gazing annual, “The World Ahead.” Standage directs the newspaper’s digital strategy and the development of new digital products and is the author of seven history books, including Writing on the Wall (2013), The Victorian Internet (1998), and A History of the World in 6 Glasses (2005). He studied engineering and computing at Oxford University and has written for other publications including the New York Times, Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, and Wired.
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
For current GLOBAL SANTA FE members, it’s time for our annual Holiday Open House, a festive gathering where we share good cheer at the Zocalo Clubhouse. We’ll celebrate the year’s accomplishments, recognize exceptional Board Members and volunteers, and even hope to welcome a few of our Youth Leadership Diplomats to the event.
This celebration is for active members. If you’re not yet a member, now is the perfect time to join — join here.
Please R.S.V.P. for each attendee by Monday, December 8 by registering HERE, and tell us what festive dish you’ll be bringing to share.
DATE: Thursday, December 11, 4–6 PM
LOCATION: Zocalo Clubhouse — 1301 Avenida Rincon
R.S.V.P. HERE for this FREE Members-only event
We look forward to celebrating with you!
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