Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with WACA

The World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) is the national network of more than 90 independent World Affairs Councils across the United States. Through conferences, educational programs, speaker series, and Council engagement, WACA connects organizations with a nationwide audience of civic leaders, business executives, educators, diplomats, students, and globally minded citizens.

Whether your goal is thought leadership, brand visibility, relationship-building, or support for civic education, WACA offers meaningful opportunities to engage with communities committed to informed international dialogue.

Why Sponsor WACA?

Sponsors gain visibility among:

• Leaders and members of 90 World Affairs Councils
• Business executives and professionals
• Foreign policy and international affairs practitioners
• Educators and students
• Government, diplomatic, and nonprofit leaders
• Engaged citizens interested in global issues

WACA programs foster substantive conversations on international affairs while supporting nonpartisan public education and community engagement across the country.

Sponsorship Opportunities

National Conference

WACA’s premier annual gathering brings together Council leaders, members, students, diplomats, business leaders, and policy experts from across the country for three days of discussions, networking, and engagement. The next National Conference will be held November 17-20, 2026, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.

Ideal for • National visibility • Thought leadership • Relationship-building • Brand recognition

Council Leadership Meeting

An annual gathering of Council executives, senior staff, board members, and national leadership focused on strengthening the World Affairs Councils network. The next Council Leadership Meeting will be held June 2-4, 2027, in Miami, Florida.

Ideal for • Organizational partnerships • Connections with individual Councils • Professional engagement • Network-wide visibility

Academic WorldQuest

WACA’s flagship youth education program engages thousands of high school students annually through local competitions hosted by member Councils and a national championship in Washington, DC. The 25th national anniversary competition season will be held the 2026-27 season, and the Carlos & Malú Alvarez National Competition will take place April 12-13, 2027, in Washington, DC.

Ideal for • Education-focused initiatives • Youth engagement • Community impact

Engage America Series

The Engage America Series brings nationally recognized experts, policymakers, journalists, and practitioners into conversation with audiences across the World Affairs Councils network through timely virtual programs on the most pressing international issues of the day. These programs provide sponsors with visibility before an engaged nationwide audience while supporting informed, nonpartisan dialogue on global affairs.

Ideal for • Thought leadership • Nationwide visibility • Association with timely international affairs discussions • Support for civic education and public understanding of global issues • Year-round recognition opportunities

Our Reach

For more than a century, World Affairs Councils have convened the conversations that help Americans understand the world and America’s place in it. Today, WACA’s national network provides sponsors with access to one of the country’s largest communities dedicated to international affairs, civic dialogue, and global education.

• 90 World Affairs Councils across the United States
• More than 350,000 annual participants engaged through programs and events
• Audiences spanning students, educators, business leaders, diplomats, policymakers, and community stakeholders
• Opportunities for national visibility and grassroots engagement in communities large and small
• A trusted, nonpartisan platform for connecting with globally minded audiences

Customized Opportunities

WACA works with sponsors to develop customized partnerships that align with organizational goals and priorities. Opportunities may include:

• Event sponsorship
• Program sponsorship
• Educational initiatives
• Student engagement
• Thought leadership opportunities
• Digital visibility
• Network-wide recognition

The 1918 Society

The 1918 Society recognizes individuals and organizations committed to strengthening the World Affairs Council network and advancing global education and understanding nationwide. Through annual leadership giving and other philanthropic support, members help sustain WACA’s mission and future impact. No matter how you choose to give, we’re pleased to be able to recognize your generosity as part of the 1918 Society. Learn more about the 1918 Society »