Events At A Glance
Through series of lectures by highly distinguished guests on pressing global issues, PSIA offers a vibrant platform for public debate in international affairs in the heart of Paris. Students thus benefit from a range of events, in addition to their courses, where they can engage with guest speakers, including world leaders, practitioners and academics. Students are also offered the opportunity to get involved, notably during the Youth & Leaders Summit, PSIA’s flagship event.
A Platform for Debate
Please find below videos from a sample of recent events.
PSIA Inaugural Lessons
Mon, 2022-09-12 18:15 - 20:00
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A conversation with Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados Monday 12 September 2022 | 6:15 pm to 8:00 pmAmphitheater Boutmy, 27 rue Saint-GuillaumeWatch the replay of the eventWatch...
Wed, 2021-09-01 17:15 - 19:00
PSIA Inaugural Lesson 2021Prosperity without Growth? Building Back Better after the CrisisWednesday 1 September 2021, 5:15pm - 7:00pmBy Olivier de Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty...
Thu, 2020-09-10 15:30 - 16:45
The Paris School of International Affairs is honoured to announce that the inaugural lesson for the Class of 2022 will be delivered by Ms Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court....
Wed, 2019-09-18 17:30 - 19:00
The 2019 Inaugural Lesson was given by François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of Banque de France. 2019 PSIA Inaugural LessonWednesday 18 September 2018 - 5:15 pm-7:00 pmAmphitheater Boutmy, 27 rue...
Wed, 2018-09-05 16:15 - 17:45
The 2018 Inaugural Lesson was given by Nathalie Loiseau, French Minister for European Affairs.2018 PSIA Inaugural LessonWednesday 5 September 2018 - 4:15 pm-5:45 pmAmphitheater Boutmy, 27 rue Saint-...
Wed, 2017-09-06 18:30 - 20:00
The 2017 Inaugural Lesson was given by Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.2017 PSIA Inaugural Lesson Wednesday 6th September 2017 at 6:30 pmAmphitheater...
Wed, 2016-09-28 17:30 - 19:00
The 2016 Inaugural Lesson was given by Jean-Marc Ayrault, French Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development.2016 PSIA Inaugural LessonWednesday 28th September 20165:30 pm - 7:00...
Wed, 2014-09-10 18:00 - 19:30
The 2014 Inaugural Lesson was given by Laurent Fabius, French Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development. 2014-09-10 - PSIA -Inaugural Lesson by Laurent Fabius from Sciences Po on...
Wed, 2013-09-11 17:00 - 19:00
The 2013 PSIA Inaugural Lesson was given by Laurent Fabius, French Minister of Foreign Affairs. 2013 PSIA Inaugural LessonWednesday 11th September 20135pm – 7pmWith Laurent Fabius, ...
Thu, 2012-09-06 19:15 - 20:45
The 2012 PSIA Inaugural Lesson was given by Laurent Fabius, French Minister of Foreign Affairs.Une vision pour la France dans le mondeThursday 6th September 20127:15pm – 8:45pmWith Laurent...
Youth & Leaders Summit
Mon, 2023-01-16 09:00 - 18:00
The World at Crossroads: Existential Risks to the Global OrderMonday 16 January 2023, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, at Sciences Po, Paris campus#YLSummitPSIA ABOUT THE TOPICThe current international order...
Mon, 2022-01-17 09:00 - 18:00
The 7th edition of the Youth & Leaders Summit was dedicated to "Inclusion for the Common Good: Protecting the Planet and Improving Lives". It was held on Monday 17 January 2022, both at...
Tue, 2020-11-24 16:25
The 6th edition of the Youth & Leaders Summit is dedicated to Wars and Peace: Solving Conflicts, Building Human Security and was held online over three days on 18-19-20 January 2021. #...
Fri, 2020-01-17 09:00 - Mon, 2020-01-20 18:30
The fifth edition of the Youth & Leaders Summit took place on 17th and 20th January 2020. Distinguished guest speakers and students reflected on how our societies and communities may continue to...
Fri, 2019-01-18 09:00 - Mon, 2019-01-21 18:00
The 4th edition of the Youth & Leaders Summit, dedicated to New Technology as a Disruptive Global Force took place on the 18th and the 21st of January 2019. The Youth &...
Mon, 2018-01-22 09:00 - 18:30
The 3rd edition of the Youth & Leaders Summit, dedicated to Inequalities and World (Dis)order, was held at Sciences Po on Monday 22 January, 2018. Find the full program...
Mon, 2017-01-16 08:30 - 19:00
PSIA hosted the annual Youth & Leaders Summit 2017 on The Migrations Crises at Sciences Po on Monday 16th January 2017. Find the full program hereFind the videos of all the panels...
Mon, 2016-01-18 09:00 - Tue, 2016-01-19 19:00
Youth & Leaders Summit 2016 - Inaugural editionDay 1: The Agenda for the Future United Nations Secretary GeneralDay 2: The Art of Diplomacy in the XXIst Century PSIA held the...
The EU in the World
Fri, 2023-03-10 17:00 - 18:00
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60 minutes with Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Friday 10 March 2023, 17:00 - 18:00Sciences Po, Amphi Boutmy, 27 rue Saint-...
Thu, 2023-03-09 09:30 - 10:30
France and Germany: Building coalitions in Europe and the World Thursday 9 March 2023, 9:30 - 10:30Sciences Po, onsite and online Registration is compulosry:registration for internal...
Mon, 2023-01-23 14:45 - 16:45
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Off the pace? The future of Franco-German collaboration: An exceptional conversation between the German and French Ministers of State for Europe Monday 23 January 2023 | 14h45 -...
Fri, 2021-09-17 18:00 - 19:00
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Despite its universal value, democracy is far from having won the battle of politics. Authoritarianism and non-respect of human rights continue to exist on all continents, including Europe, as the...
Mon, 2021-05-17 17:15 - 18:30
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PSIA presents:Financing the Future: The EU Climate Bank at the forefront of sustainable financeMonday 17 May 2021 | 17:15 - 18:30 The European Investment Bank (EIB) is one of the world’s main...
Wed, 2021-03-24 17:30 - 19:00
PSIA and CERI present:The Strategic Autonomy of the EU: The Proof by China?Wednesday 24 March 2021 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm CETThe event is open to all: please register online In December 2020,...
Wed, 2021-01-27 12:00 - 13:15
PSIA presents a lecture by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Dr Augusto Santos Silva. Europe in the World: Autonomy and OpennessWednesday 27 January 2021 | 12:00 - 13:15 CET As...
Wed, 2020-11-25 17:15 - 20:30
On the occasion of the inauguration of the Sciences Po's European Chair for Sustainable Development and Climate Transition, we are pleased to present a two-session event. Europe’s Role...
Wed, 2019-11-27 17:15 - 19:00
A Lesson from Greece Conversation with Alexis TsiprasWednesday 27 November 2019 | 5:15 pm - 7:00 pmAmphitheater Chapsal, 27 rue Saint-GuillaumeRegistration compulsory.With Aléxis Tsípras, former...
Wed, 2019-05-15 17:00 - 19:00
A panel discussion within the series "Waiting for European Elections" We, the People of the European Union. Le populisme et l'Union Européenne Mercredi 15 mai 2019 | 17h00 -...
The UN and World Leaders
Tue, 2023-01-24 19:30 - 20:30
An exclusive exchange with Komal Narayan, Young Leader and Activist Tuesday 24 January 2023 | 19h30 - 20h30Amphitheater Simone Veil, 28 rue des Saints-PéresWatch the replay: PSIA is...
Wed, 2022-11-09 17:00 - 18:00
60 minutes with Gustavo Petro, President of the Republic of Colombia Wednesday 9 November 2022 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmAmphitheater Chapsal, 27 rue Saint-GuillaumeRegistration is compulsory:...
Fri, 2022-10-14 18:15 - 19:15
60 minutes with Kevin Rudd, President of the Asia Society and former Prime Minister of Australia Friday 14 October 2022 | 6:15 pm - 7:15 pmAmphitheater Chapsal, 27 rue Saint-GuillaumeWatch the...
Mon, 2022-10-10 17:30 - 18:30
60 minutes with Ingrida Šimonytė, Prime Minister of Lithuania Monday 10 October 2022 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmAmphitheater Boutmy, 27 rue Saint-GuillaumeWatch a short interview of Ingrida...
Fri, 2022-10-07 13:00 - 14:00
60 minutes with Sviatlana Tikhanovskaya, leader of the democratic opposition in Belarus Friday 14 October 2022 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmAmphitheater Boutmy, 27 rue Saint-GuillaumeRead the article:...
Wed, 2021-11-10 17:00 - 18:00
PSIA is delighted to welcome Brad Smith, President and Vice Chair of Microsoft, for an exchange focused on "Cyber Diplomacy: Critical Challenges in Cybersecurity and Digital Sovereignty".Watch the...
Wed, 2020-09-23 17:00 - 18:15
PSIA presents an event focusing on the United Nations' response to victims of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel: Victims' Rights in the United NationsBy Jane Connors, Victims’...
Mon, 2019-02-18 17:00 - 18:00
A special lecture by Salomé Zourabichvili, President of Georgia. Georgia and Europe: Opportunities in Uncertain TimesMonday 18 February 2019 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmAmphitheater Chapsal, 27 rue Saint...
Tue, 2019-02-05 17:00 - 18:30
An exceptional lecture by Minister Gebran Bassil. 90 minutes with Gebran Bassil, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of LebanonMonday 4 February 2019 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pmCERI Conference...
Mon, 2018-04-16 17:30 - 18:30
Dialogue exceptionnel avec le Très Honorable Justin P. J. Trudeau, Premier Ministre du Canada. Dialogue avec Justin Trudeau, Premier Ministre du CanadaLundi 16 Avril 2018, 17h30 -...
Global Challenges
Wed, 2023-03-22 17:00 - 19:00
Preparing for the next winter: energy supply sufficiency in the European Union Wednesday 22 March 2023 | 17:00 - 19:00Sciences Po, Amphi Simone Veil, 28 rue des Saints-PèresOpen to the Sciences...
Wed, 2023-02-08 17:00 - 19:00
Perspectives on Just Transition Wednesday 8 February 2023, 17:00 - 19:00Amphitheatre Chapsal, 27 rue Saint-GuillaumeWatch the replay: The transition to a green economy is arguably one of...
Wed, 2023-02-08 15:00 - 16:30
The Narco Empire, How the criminal economy became the most important and thriving economy in the world Wednesday 8 February 2023 | 15:00-16:30Amphitheater Chapsal, 27 rue Saint-GuillaumeWatch...
Wed, 2022-09-28 17:30 - 19:00
Creative Climate Action: A conversation with members of the Independent Climate Task Force Wednesday 28 September 2022, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmAmphitheater Chapsal, 27 rue Saint-...
Wed, 2021-11-17 17:30 - 19:00
Recent experiences around the world have caused the international community to reassess the assumption that multilateral operations for institutional reform and post-conflict state-building could...
Wed, 2021-10-27 17:30 - 19:00
Wednesday 27 October 2021 - 5.30pm to 7.00pmAmphitheater Chapsal - 27 rue Saint-GuillaumeThe UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, and Human Rights Watch...
Wed, 2021-10-20 17:30 - 19:00
Following the publication of their report on “Net Zero by 2050” this past May, and just ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, the International Energy Agency will publish the 2021 edition of their flagship...
Wed, 2021-09-29 17:30 - 19:00
In the midst of severe restrictions being placed on women and girls’ human rights, we are witnessing increasingly intensive and overlapping crises in Afghanistan: half of the...
Thu, 2021-05-20 17:00 - 18:15
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PSIA and AFD present: Reaching Sustainable Development Goals: Just Transition in the Global SouthThursday 20 May 2021 | 17:00 – 18:15 (CET) Both the 2030 Agenda and the Paris...
Thu, 2021-04-15 14:10 - 16:00
The European Chair for Sustainable Development and Climate Transition at Sciences Po and Columbia University present:Political Economy of Implementing Net Zero EmissionsThursday 15 April 2021 | 2:10...
Current Events
Thu, 2023-03-23 16:15
Boyun Yang has graduated in International Public Management (now International Governance and Diplomacy) - Dual Degree with Pekin University. Coming from China, he is Investment Officer at the Asian...
Wed, 2023-03-29 17:00 - 19:00
PSIA is honored to host the first-ever exhibition of the Caesar photos in France: Inside Syrian Regime's Prisons (27 to 31 March) and organize a panel discussion on Documenting Terror in Syria: What...
Past Events
Wed, 2023-03-22 19:15 - 20:15
60 minutes with Kersti Kaljulaid, former President of Estonia Wednesday 22 March 2023, 19:15 - 20:15Amphitheatre Simone Veil, 28 rue des Saints-PèresRegistration is compulsory: please...
Wed, 2023-03-22 17:00 - 19:00
Preparing for the next winter: energy supply sufficiency in the European Union Wednesday 22 March 2023 | 17:00 - 19:00Sciences Po, Amphi Simone Veil, 28 rue des Saints-PèresOpen to the Sciences...
Tue, 2023-03-14 10:45 - 11:45
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UN Peacekeeping in Today's Strategic Environment Tuesday 14 March, 10:45 - 11:45Sciences Po, room Jeannie de Clarens, 27 rue Saint-Guillaume Join a discussion with Jean-Pierre Lacroix,...
Mon, 2023-03-13 15:30 - 16:30
Multilateralism and the international rule of law Monday 13 March, 15:30 - 16:30Room J306, 13 rue de l'Université Join an exclusive conversation with Professor Joseph Stiglitz on...
