Events
Freedom House convenes events in Washington DC and internationally to inspire global engagement and garner support for democracy promotion. Whether through small, focused events or larger public gatherings, our events offer a platform to activists, policy experts, academics, and civil society leaders interested in fostering informed debate about the challenges facing democracy today.
Upcoming Events
Freedom House is hosting, moderating, or otherwise involved in the following events:
- To be announced
2022 Annual Awards
May 4, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. ET
Join us for Freedom House's 80th Anniversary Annual Awards Dinner, to be held Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. ET at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Signature Event Series: Mark Palmer Forum
One of Freedom House's signature annual events includes the Mark Palmer Forum for Advancing Democracy. The Mark Palmer Forum for the Advancement of Democracy honors the legacy of Ambassador Mark Palmer, long-time Freedom House trustee and vice chairman.
Freedom House President Michael J. Abramowitz took part in this Open Society Foundations event discussing the impact of President Biden's Summit for Democracy in December 2021. Watch it here.
Past Events
Reimagining American Democracy
Watch the episodes of our concluded Reimagining American Democracy series.
Denver Democracy Forum 2021
Freedom House President Michael J. Abramowitz joined former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright at the Korbel School’s Denver Democracy Summit for a joint session on "The State of Democracy Around the World" on February 25, 2021.
2020 Annual Awards
Freedom House held its 2020 Annual Awards via a virtual event on September 16, 2020. The event recognized outstanding leaders who have championed freedom and democracy around the world. Watch the full program here.
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