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Discussion among climate scientists, policymakers, activists, and citizens about energy, the economy, and the environment.
Inspiring talks with leaders in tech, culture, food, design, business and social issues targeted toward young adults.
Volunteer-driven programs that focus on a wide range of topics. Speakers, discussion groups, and more.
Timely, high-profile talks on a broad array of topics — right in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley.
Our education initiative to create the next generation of active, empowered citizens.
It could not have been any better! I learned so much but left wanting to know more!
Nikki Young, Commonwealth Club Traveler
Commonwealth Club Travel was founded on the tradition of cultural and intellectual exploration that has made the Club the nation's leading non-partisan public affairs forum. Our trips take that forum around the globe by providing educational journeys, meetings with thought leaders, and discussions with people in other countries and from other cultures. The premier quality of our programs, combined with the opportunity to make connections with other interesting Club members in the Bay Area and across the country, set our trips apart.
The Commonwealth Club is a cultural treasure
— a great meeting place for an interesting collection of active minds.
Nancy Graves, Member Since 1996
The leading national forum open to all for the impartial discussion of public issues important to the membership, community and nation. The Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. Each year, we bring hundreds of events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy to our members and the public, both in-person and via extensive online and on-air listenership and viewership.
The views of Club speakers are their own and their participation does not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendation by Commonwealth Club World Affairs.
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