Leadership & Society Initiative Events

Welcome to the events page for the University of Chicago Leadership and Society Initiative. Register below to join a live information session or other events featuring themes from the LSI experience.

May 19
Conversation

Longevity Nation: A Conversation with Michael Clinton

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The 100-year life is no longer a distant dream—it’s today’s reality. Join us for a conversation with author Michael Clinton exploring how individuals and institutions are redefining the second half of life through science, reinvention, and purpose.

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May 21
Conversation

A Conversation with David Rubenstein

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Join us for a fireside conversation with David Rubenstein on how civic values, historical memory, and national institutions shape American life.

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May 22
Special Gathering

2026 LSI Symposium

Friday, May 22, 2026

The Leadership and Society Initiative Symposium offers a glimpse into LSI’s transformative learning journey through a series of lectures from eminent scholars, workshops with industry leaders, and small-group discussions. Distinguished guests at the Symposium will have the opportunity to engage with scholars, practitioners, and peers, while exploring the foundations for a purposeful next chapter for…

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Jun 02
Conversation

Primetime: A New Vision for Midlife

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Margie Lachman, leading lifespan psychologist and director of the Lifespan Lab at Brandeis University, as she discusses her new book ‘Primetime: A New Vision for Midlife’.

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Jun 09
Conversation

Mattering: A Conversation with Jennifer Breheny Wallace

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Join us for a conversation with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Jennifer Breheny Wallace on her new book “Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose.”

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