The Official Host Committee Website for the Chicago NATO Summit
Leaders from around the world are gathering in Chicago this spring for an important diplomatic summit hosted by President Barack Obama. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will hold meetings in Chicago from May 20-21, allowing the city to highlight its economic vitality, its arts and architecture, and its can-do spirit.
- This will be the first time an American city other than Washington has hosted a NATO summit.
- About 2,000 journalists from across the world are expected in Chicago to chronicle the events.
While the summit itself will be closed to the public, the Chicago NATO Host Committee is making plans for a variety of programs to inform our community about this historic event. Through our partners such as The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, World Sport Chicago, and Illinois Restaurant Association, the Host Committee has organized lectures on foreign affairs, contests for students, special dining programs, and much more.
Information about all of these programs, plus more information about the benefits of the summit on the city of Chicago, can be found in the Chicago Residents section. You can also find a summary of related events in the Events Listing.
Here is the latest video made to welcome NATO delegates to Chicago:
The longer, full-length version of this video features interviews with Chicago architects, artists, theater directors, business executives, and chefs. It is an exciting snapshot of all that Chicago has to offer. You can watch the full video on our Video page.
The NATO summit offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our city -- and especially our students -- to witness world leaders working together to address global challenges. We encourage you to use this momentous occasion to learn more about our world, expand your horizons, and become more of a global citizen.
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Chicago Sun-Times: "Chicago NATO Gift Bags: What's in them" ›
Each NATO Summit attendee--and every journalist covering the world leaders this weekend at McCormick Place--will get a Chicago themed gift bag with food made in Chicago, music made in Chicago, suggestions where to sight-see in Chicago and personal welcomes from Chicago students.
Chicago Tribune: "If NATO didn't exist, we'd create it" ›
NATO has been one of history's most powerful and successful alliances, preserving and extending liberal values for more than 60 years. It must continue to do so. An opinion from Rachel Bronson, Vice President of The Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Sun-Times: "A primer on what’s at stake at NATO Summit" ›
Chicagoans know that leaders from 60 countries and organizations around the world are descending on Chicago for the NATO Summit. But with all the focus on the logistics, we decided to offer a basic primer on the issues confronting international leaders.
CBS-2: "Chicago’s Poles Eager For Visit From Their President During NATO Summit" ›
Chicago is the largest Polish city outside of Poland. So, you can imagine they are excited about the delegation of Polish leaders who will visit Chicago for the NATO summit in less than two weeks.
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