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Talloires Symposium

The Fletcher School’s Talloires Symposium: Celebrating 25 Years of Global Engagement and Dialogue

June 5-7, 2026

For this special 25th edition, the program will address security in Asia, policy planning, and strategy. It will feature:

  • Kelly Sims Gallagher, F00,FG03: Dean of The Fletcher School
  • Aram Hur: Associate Professor of Political Science and Kim Koo-Korea Foundation Professor in Korean Studies of The Fletcher School
  • Abigail Linnington, F04, FG13: Associate Dean of Curriculum, Professor of Practice of International Security, and Robert L. Pfaltzgraff, Jr. Professor in International Security of The Fletcher School
  • Daniel Drezner: Academic Dean and Distinguished Professor of International Politics of The Fletcher School
  • Other esteemed speakers and guests

Dean Emeritus Stephen Bosworth brought his passion for scholarship, diplomacy, and dialogue to all that he accomplished for The Fletcher School, including the founding of the Talloires Symposium held each year since 2002 at the Tufts European Center.

Honoring the legacy of Dean Bosworth, the symposium offers an immersive experience of learning, discussion, and networking. We hope you will join us for this thought-provoking and special occasion. 

More information and registration will be available in early 2026.

Talloires

Talloires and Annecy

The charming, idyllic resort village of Talloires (pronounced “Tal-whar,” from “Tall’eur” in Celtic, meaning “facing the moon”) is located on the shores of Lake Annecy at the foot of the French Alps in the Haute-Savoie region of France (bordered by Italy and Switzerland). The village preserves a heritage dating back to 1018 when it became the site of a Benedictine priory. This lakeside village’s natural beauty and the surrounding mountains have inspired artists such as Paul Cézanne.

Today, Talloires is dotted with courtyards, gardens, beaches, hiking trails, small cafés, and shops, offering respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. In addition to being a popular resort destination for European vacationers, it is also a summertime center of intellectual activity. The former priory (Le Prieure) is now home to Tufts University’s European Center and its various academic programs and conferences.

Just a few minutes away is the city of Annecy, known as the “Venice of France” with its distinctly Italian feel. Annecy’s small medieval quarter is laced with canals, flower-covered bridges, and cobblestone streets. Its quaint cafés, open-air markets, museums, and castles give you a taste of old France. Annecy and Talloires have been featured in the New York Times Bestseller “1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler’s Life List” by Patricia Schultz. Schultz hails the region as “A Lakeside Jewel in the Savoy Alps”.