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Securing Our
Insecure World

The 2024 Sedona Forum will be held in person May 3 – 5, 2024, with the theme, “Securing Our Insecure World.” With the climate crisis as a backdrop, we will examine the greatest challenges to democracy, human rights, and global security and how America and our allies can manage aspects of our increasingly insecure world. Panel topics will cover challenges posed by autocracies to the international order and U.S. values and interests, the impact of technology on democracy, defense and development, food, human security, climate, and more.

2024 Agenda Will Be Announced Soon

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3:10 pm - 3:45 pm
AZ

Elevating Political Discourse, Finding Lasting Solutions & Renewing American Confidence in Democracy

4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
AZ

Maintaining America’s Edge – A View From Arizona

4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
AZ

Courage and Leadership Award

5:00 pm - 5:15 pm

Rethinking Humanitarian Response for Today’s World

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
AZ

The Sedona Leadership Dinner

Kissinger Fellowship Introduction: Minister Kono Taro
Keynote Conversation: Adm. John C. Aquilino

*The Sedona Leadership Dinner will not be livestreamed.

8:30 am - 8:35 am
AZ

Opening Remarks

8:35 am - 8:40 am
AZ

Welcome Remarks

8:45 am - 9:25 am
AZ

Technology, Innovation & Our National Interests

9:25 am - 10:15 am
AZ

Intelligence Partnerships in Today’s Strategic Competitive Landscape

11:20 am - 12:10 pm
AZ

Exploring the Nexus Between Geopolitics, Climate, and Trade

12:25 pm - 12:45 pm
AZ

“A Cause Greater Than” Luncheon/Presentation of the "In The Arena" Award

Introduction by Jack McCain, Board Member, McCain Institute
Welcome by Cindy McCain, Executive Director, World Food Programme
The "In The Arena" Award: Arizona Cardinals player Kelvin Beachum, presented by Rep. Juan Ciscomani VIEW REPLAY

12:45 pm - 1:25 pm
AZ

A New Age of Technology, Warfare, and Deterrence: The Role of Artificial Intelligence on the Battlefield

1:40 pm - 2:20 pm
AZ

Global Threats and Opportunities: U.S. Leadership in the 21st Century

2:20 pm - 3:10 pm
AZ

China as a Global Security Challenge – Perspective from the Western Hemisphere

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The Sedona Forum is the McCain Institute’s annual, high-level gathering of national and international leaders held each spring at the Enchantment Resort in the red rock country of Sedona, Arizona. Starting from the assumption of character-driven leadership and core democratic values, The Sedona Forum convenes thought-leaders, decision makers, activists and diverse experts to discuss approaches and solutions to real-world problems.
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