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Join Dean Kelly Sims Gallagher, F00, FG03, for Fletcher’s annual Symposium at the Tufts European Center in Talloires, France on June 13-15, 2025.

Register here by Monday, June 9

This year's theme is The Impact of the United States on Global Affairs. 

Saturday, June 14 | Morning Session

International Development in an Age of Nationalism

  • Björn Gillsäter, F95: Managing Director, Global Donor Relations, Advocacy & Fundraising at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
  • Cillian Nolan: Executive Director, Europe at Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
  • Reka Sztopa: Regional Director, West Africa & Sahel Region at Concern Worldwide
  • Anne Thibault: Chief Impact Officer at Fund for Innovation in Development (FID)
  • Jenny Aker, F97: Daniel G. Sisler Professor of Development Economics at Cornell University; Research Professor at The Fletcher School (Moderator)

Saturday, June 14 | Afternoon Sessions

Fletcher State of the School with Q&A

  • Kelly Sims Gallagher, F00, FG03: Dean and Professor of Energy & Environmental Policy at The Fletcher School

The Madman Theory

  • Dan Drezner: Distinguished Professor of International Politics, Associate Dean of Research, and Co-Director of the Russia and Eurasia Program at The Fletcher School

Piano Performance

  • Pauline Yang, F15: Pianist and U.S. Arts Envoy of the U.S. Department of State

Sunday, June 15 | Morning Session

Transatlantic Relations in Crisis?

  • Ambassador Robert Hormats, A65, F66, F67, FG70, H00: Managing Director at Tiedemann Advisors
  • Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, F73: President of the Munich Security Conference Foundation Council
  • Chris Miller: Professor of International History at The Fletcher School; Author of the award-winning book Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology (Moderator)

 

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”.