The 80th Annual Hamilton Hall Lecture Series on World Affairs
The 2026 Speaker Series on World Affairs
Thank you for joining us for the 80th Anniversary Lecture Series on World Affairs! Many thanks to the volunteers, speakers, and guests who made the series this year so special. Stay tuned for news about next year!
2026 Speakers
There was a wonderful line-up of speakers this year! The list of speakers and their bios is available below.
More about ticket options
The 80th Annual Lecture Series on World Affairs was held in-person with remote replays.
In-person lectures are held at Hamilton Hall at 11 AM on Thursday mornings in February and March. Doors open at 9:45 AM and bouillon is served in the Lafayette Room at 10:15 AM. Lectures begin at 11:00 AM.
Remote Only ticket holders have access exclusively to the remote replays of the lectures. Holders of Subscriber tickets may attend each of the eight lectures in person and watch their replays afterward. Holders of Sponsor tickets have the same privileges as a Subscriber with an option of in-person flexibility: Sponsors may choose to bring another person to one or more lectures, with a total of eight admissions per Sponsor ticket per season.
New! Replays will be available from Saturdays at 11:00 AM through the following Wednesdays at 8:00 PM.
For any possible changes due to weather or other conditions, please consult this website, call (978) 744-0805, or email lectures@hamiltonhall.org. Cancelled lectures will not be rescheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Explore Past Speakers
Curious about past years’ speakers? Find more information at the link below.
2026 Lecture Series on World Affairs Ladies’ Committee
Click below to learn about the group of dedicated volunteers who organize the 2026 Lecture Series on World Affairs.
Sponsors
The Lecture Series on World Affairs is grateful to 2026’s sponsors.
History of the Lecture Series on World Affairs
It’s the 80th year of the lecture series! Learn more about this beloved tradition.
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