Be the first to reserve your “sight unseen” 4-part series tickets for 2018. World Affairs Council of Oregon members can receive a promo code for 10% off series tickets! *Discount does not apply to Upper Balcony or Student tickets. Renew your membership or join now and you'll automatically receive the code in your e-receipt. Current members: request the promo code by emailing us or call us at 503 306-5252
Pre-sale: 2018 International Speaker Series
Be the first to reserve your “sight unseen” 4-part series tickets for 2018. World Affairs Council of Oregon members can receive a promo code for 10% off series tickets! *Discount does not apply to Upper Balcony or Student tickets. Renew your membership or join now (link to worldoregon.org/membership) and you'll automatically receive the code in your e-receipt. Current members: request the promo code by emailing us: [email protected] or call us at 503 306-5252
Want to reserve your same seats as last year? Look for a special series renewal email from Portland'5 Pre-sale tickets available through Portland'5 with instructions, or call Portland'5 at 503-248-4910 for assistance - or click to purchase online at Portland'5
The Series began in 2000 in celebration of the World Affairs Council of Oregon’s 50th anniversary. Past speakers have included His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Shaun King, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Madeleine Albright, Desmond Tutu, Rick Steves, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Bono, and Bill Moyers, among many others. Since its inception, the Series has become the nation’s premier speaker series presenting the people, ideas, and issues shaping our global future.
About Pre-sales:
Tickets are non-refundable
Speakers and dates are not yet confirmed
Individual event ticket are not yet available
Full series lineup to be announced Fall 2017
Series tickets will be available at regular price
Patron & Premier level seats include a post-show VIP reception—with hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and a chance to meet the speaker in person!
Members can receive 10% off. Learn more at worldoregon.org/membership
More about the series, FAQs
SERIES TICKET INFORMATION:
All events in the Series are held at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and begin at 7:00 pm.
TICKETS FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS:
While every effort is made to keep ticket prices affordable, we realize that the cost may be prohibitive for some people. In an effort to make tickets more accessible, we have scholarship tickets available. If you'd like to be considered for scholarship tickets, please contact the World Affairs Council at (503) 306-5252 or [email protected]
Additionally, the World Affairs Council of Oregon is a proud participating member of Arts for All. Anyone who receives food stamps (SNAP) and has the Oregon Trail Card is eligible to purchase individual International Speaker Series tickets for $5. Please note: Purchases are available on the day of Series events and limited to two tickets per cardholder. You must show your Oregon Trail Card at the time of purchase and pay with cash or credit card. SNAP credit on the Oregon Trail Card cannot be used to buy tickets.
Members of the Media: Please contact the World Affairs Council of Oregon offices to be added to a press list for Series’ events. Press passes can be requested by emailing [email protected]