Events
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center hosts myriad events on policy and timely topics. Here you’ll find information on all the events that take place online and in-person at our new state-of-the-art building.
Series & Forums
Signature series and forums hosted at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center create strategic connections between policymakers, faculty, researchers, and students. Learn more about our series and forums.
Below you’ll find information on each series and forum.
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Discovery Series
This series features deep and insightful conversations at the intersection of tech, science, and public policy.
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Authors & Insights
This series features in-depth conversations with some of today’s most compelling authors and thinkers exploring the issues that matter most in our world.
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Sam Gilliam Lecture Series
Made possible by the Sam Gilliam Foundation, this series welcomes prominent artists and thinkers to reflect on the intersections between contemporary art, academia, and public policy, and the role art plays in advancing society.
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The Hopkins Forum
A nonpartisan live debate series from Johns Hopkins University and Open to Debate that will consist of eight live events in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore over the course of two years.
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Stories That Matter
This film screening series, created in partnership with the graduate-level film and media program at Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs and the prestigious Cineteca Di Bologna, presents cinema at the intersection of art, scientific discovery, urgent social issues, and international affairs.
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Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Summit
An annual gathering that brings stakeholders from across the globe together to explore and engage some of today’s most pressing topics, including AI, space exploration, and quantum physics.
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The Bridge
The Bridge is a series of conversations bringing together bipartisan lawmakers to discuss their areas of agreement.
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Congressional Briefing Series
The Johns Hopkins Congressional Briefing Series allows policymakers, their staff, and members of the public to gain insights and analysis on timely topics from Johns Hopkins experts.
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Health Policy Forum
The Health Policy Forum provides an opportunity for Johns Hopkins faculty, students, and operational experts to engage with policymakers and explore contemporary health policy approaches.
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Johns Hopkins Briefing
In this series, experts provide timely analysis and insights about topics of national and global importance and engage in real-time Q&A with the audience.
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Peabody Symposium
Convened and hosted by Peabody Dean Fred Bronstein, the Peabody Symposium series presents innovative artists and thought leaders in the music industry, addressing the issues facing music and musicians today.
Upcoming Events
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December 4, 2025 6:45 p.m. – 8 p.m. ESTThe Hopkins Forum: Should the U.S. Government Break Up Big Tech?
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December 15, 2025 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ESTThe Discovery Series with Kara Swisher Featuring the CEOs of Uber and Aurora
Recent Event Recaps
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4 ways the U.S. can strengthen its pharmaceutical supply chain
Experts across academia, government, and industry offer strategies the U.S. government could use to reduce drug shortages and build supply chain resilience.
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5 things Justice Amy Coney Barrett wants Americans to know about the Supreme Court
The justice spoke at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center about her experience on the court, her judicial philosophy, and why she’s not a “swing justice.”