We look forward to welcoming you!

OUR UNIQUE OFFERING TO YOU:

Please visit this page often as we are constantly adding new events in our IBC communities all the time.

• IBC Global Program - Monthly hot topics discussions & networking (online) so as to include our growing membership outside of Colorado in the USA and across the world.

• In-person Dinners, Gala Events and Worldly Gatherings.

• Impromptu Enjoying Colorado Events (skiing, snowshoeing, hikes, fly fishing, exclusive access to music/cultural happenings).

• Supported and Co-Hosted Events with the best industry, social and international organizations in Colorado and beyond.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

JANUARY 2022

• Jan 13: IBC Global Program at 12 noon MDT - Meet the Scots: Business Opportunities In Scotland & Learn How to Celebrate Burns Night. Event details.

• Jan 20, 2022: Webinar version: Global Economic Outlook: The World In 2022 - A Preview of World Business Climates (12 noon MDT via Zoom) with City National Rochdale managing director and senior economist Paul Single. Event details. Event recording (access code: Pelley22!)

FEBRUARY 2022

• Feb 10 : IBC Global Program at 12 noon MDT. Exploring Global Business Trends For 2022. With William ‘Bill’ Edwards, CEO, Edwards Global Services - the recipient if two US Presidential Awards for Exporting. Event info + Event recording - Blog Post: The Dramatic Growth in Venture Funding in 2021 - access Bill’s bi-weekly global newsletter here: www.geowizard.biz.

• Feb 23: Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, Apollon, (12 noon MDT via Zoom).

• Feb 25: Impromptu roundtable: Exploring Business Implications Of The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine with Helen El Mallakh, ( Bio ) Co-Chair, International Research Center for Energy and Economic Development (ICEED) and Managing Editor, The Journal of Energy and Development (10 AM MST via Zoom).

MARCH 2022

• IBCircle in the Mountains - Special events all month long for IBC members.

• Mar 10 : IBC Global Program at 12 noon MDT. The US and China Decoupled Before... Will they do it again? With Michael Sacharski (Bio). More info

• Mar 16: Partnered In-Person Event With the German American Chamber of Commerce Colorado Chapter - 2022 Outlook For International Business in Denver + Networking, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Denver Country Club, Register

• Mar 30: Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, Apollon, (12 noon MDT via Zoom).

• Mar (tbc): Enjoying Colorado outdoor event (details to be revealed soon).

APRIL 2022

• Apr 1: All Aboard The Ski Train To Winter Park! Join us... for a one-day ski train adventure. Skiers and non-skiers welcome. Outbound train departs Denver (Union Station): 7:00 AM. Return train departs Winter Park: 4:30 PM (arrives Denver at approx. 6:40 PM).

• Apr 13 : IBC Global Program at 10 AM MDT. Doing Business In Europe. With Juergen Thurner (Bio). Register

• Apr 27: Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, Apollon, (12 noon MDT via Zoom).

• Apr 27: Special In-Person Worldly Wednesday Happy Hour Event, Boulder, details to be revealed soon.

• Apr (tbc): Enjoying Colorado outdoor event (details to be revealed soon).

MAY 2022

• May 11: Special In-Person Worldly Wednesday Event, Denver (Cherry Creek) details to be revealed soon.

  May 19 : IBC Global Program at 12 noon MDT. US/INDIA Trade - How the USA and India are coming closer together in business/culture/politics.  A discussion with Gunjan Bagla (Bio). More info

• May 24: Supported Event: World Trade Day with World Trade Center Denver, In-Person Event, details to be revealed soon.

• May 25: Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, Apollon, (12 noon MDT via Zoom).

• May (tbc): Enjoying Colorado outdoor event (details to be revealed soon).

JUNE 2022

• June 15: Special In-Person Midsummer’s Worldy Wednesday Event, details to be revealed soon.

• June 16: IBC Global Program at 12 noon MDT. What does your personal brand stand for? With Mary E. Maloney. Executive leaders who are acutely self-aware and “on-purpose” exude unmistakable confidence. You will start your journey to make your personal brand come alive using a structured, focused, trademarked approach that has helped hundreds of leaders to transform their brands. The next time someone asks, “So What Do You Do?” ,you’ll have solid tools to respond, with clarity, confidence and conviction . More info

• June 29: Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, Apollon, (12 noon MDT via Zoom).

• June (tbc): Enjoying Colorado outdoor event (details to be revealed soon).

JULY 2022

• July 14 : IBC Global Zoom at 12 noon MDT. Details to be revealed soon. More info

• July 27: Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, Apollon, (12 noon MDT via Zoom).

AUGUST 2022

• Aug 11 : IBC Global Zoom at 12 noon MDT. Details to be revealed soon. More info

• Aug 17: Special In-Person Event, details to be revealed soon.

• Aug 31: Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, Apollon, (12 noon MDT via Zoom).

SEPTEMBER 2022

• Sept 8 : IBC Global Zoom at 12 noon MDT. Details to be revealed soon. More info

• Sept 28: Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, Apollon, (12 noon MDT via Zoom).

• Sept 29: Special In-Person Event, details to be revealed soon.

OCTOBER 2022

• Oct 13 : IBC Global Zoom at 12 noon MDT. Details to be revealed soon. More info

• Oct 17 (tbc): FACC Beaujolais & Beyond Festival.

• Oct 26: Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, Apollon, (12 noon MDT via Zoom).

• Oct 27: Special In-Person Event, details to be revealed soon.

NOVEMBER 2022

• Nov 10 : IBC Global Zoom at 12 noon MDT. Details to be revealed soon. More info

• Nov tbc: In-person UK & Ireland Cinema Spotlight Exclusive Red Carpet Reception & Film Screening at Denver Film Festival, Denver.

• Nov tbc: Supported Event - Energy Africa Conference (virtual).

• Nov 30: Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, Apollon, (12 noon MDT via Zoom).

DECEMBER 2022

• Dec 1: Special In-Person Holiday Event, details to be revealed soon.

• Dec 8 : IBC Global Zoom at 12 noon MDT. Details to be revealed soon. More info

• Dec 28: Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, Apollon, (12 noon MDT via Zoom).

Past Events 2021

• Jan 14: Tea With IBC - Global Travel Update & Networking, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom).

• Jan 28: The World In 2021: A Preview Of World Business Climates + IBC World Poker (via Zoom).

• Feb 11, 2021: Tea With IBC - How To Boom On Zoom With Arturs Rancis, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom).

• Feb 25, 2021: Tea With IBC - The Future Of Energy & The World, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom).

• March 11 – Local & Global Perspectives On: CSR, BCorps, ESG and Carbon Net-Zero (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom)

• March 30: Supported Event - Oscar Munoz, Executive Director, United Airlines, Regis University Executive Speaker Series (6:00 PM to 7:00 PM via Zoom)

• March 31: April Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, The Pelley Group, (12 noon MDT)

• April 8: The Future Of The Workplace + Networking (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom)

• April 22: A Focus On Asia With CU Center For Asian Studies Experts + Networking (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom)

• April 28: May Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, The Pelley Group, (12 noon MDT)

• April 25 - April 30: Members Only: Connections Week

• May 12: First In-Person Gathering of 2021 - Members Only - Small Group Private Event With Live Music at BoCo Cider, 5:00-6:30 PM, Boulder

• May 20-21: Supported Event - World Trade Day 2021: Digital Globalization - Accelerating Connections, Transparency, and Trade (May 20, 11 am - 1 pm MT; May 21, 11 am - 2 pm MT) IBC members receive a special discount quoting WTD2021Partner

• May 25: Supported Event - Coming Out of the Pandemic with Momentum; Robert Cohen, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, IMA Financial Group, Regis University Executive Speaker Series (6:00 PM to 7:00 PM MDT via Zoom)

• May 26: May Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, The Pelley Group, (12 noon MDT)

• June 3: Worldy Thursday - Members Only - Small Group Happy Hour at Fleming’s, 4:00-6:00 PM, Englewood/South Denver

• June 4: Ski’s Big Birthday Ski With IBC at A-Basin followed by drinks on ‘the beach’ (Members Only)

• June 10: Tea With IBC - A Focus On A Successful SPAC With Robert Fenwick-Smith + Networking (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom)

• June 24: Early Summer Growth Event + Networking (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom)

• June 30: June Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, The Pelley Group, (12 noon MDT)

• July 27: Supported Event - The Energy Transition with Rocky Mountain Institute CEO, Jules Kortenhorst, Regis University Executive Speaker Series (6:00 PM to 7:00 PM via Zoom)

• July 28: June Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, The Pelley Group, (12 noon MDT)

• Aug 9: An Insightful Event with INSEAD Professor & Author of The Culture Map, Erin Meyer on the value of culture, (4-7 PM MDT in-person), South Denver

• Aug 18: Global Garden Party at the Carters’ wonderful home, (5-7 PM MDT in-person), Boulder

• Aug 25: August Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, The Pelley Group, (12 noon MDT via Zoom)

• Sept 9: Tea With IBC - With World Famous Futurist Thomas Frey + Networking (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom)

• Sept 22: In-Person Worldly Wednesday Gathering - Small Group Private Event, On The Beautiful Rooftop Deck of the Halcyon Hotel, Cherry Creek, Denver - (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM) - Info/Register

• Sept 29: September Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, The Pelley Group, (12 noon MDT via Zoom) - Info/Register

• Oct 6 (new date): In-Person Small Group Worldly Wordly Wednesday Gathering In IBC Member’s Wonderful Garden - Surya Panditi, President & CEO Enel X North America, Niwot - 4:00 to 6:00 PM - Info/Register

• Oct 18: Supported Event: CU Center For Asian Studies - Afghanistan, the US Departure and the Taliban Takeover: Experiences and Perspectives (4 PM MDT via Zoom) - Info/Register

• Oct 20: IBC Private Briefing - The Road to COP26: Business Responsibilities and Opportunities - 11:00 AM-12:00 noon MDT (via Zoom). Join us... as we welcome Her Majesty’s Consul General to Chicago, Alan Gogbashian and learn about COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference, held in Glasgow in November, and the role that business can play in tackling climate change. In partnership with the British Consulate General in Chicago and (the British American Business Council in Chicago) we will hear from both business leaders and government officials on the steps that are being undertaken to address climate change and to inspire climate action. The discussion will feature leaders from: UK based beverage company Diageo; Chicago based multinational power generation, development and operations company Invenergy; And the UK government’s Counsellor for Global Issues in the US, Paul Rennie OBE. Info/Register

• Oct 26: Supported Event - Regis University Executive Speaker Series with Dr. Vivek Lall, Chief Executive, General Atomics Global Corporation. Headquartered in San Diego, California. General Atomics is one of the world’s largest privately held nuclear and defense companies. Discussion topic: the role of nuclear energy in the energy transition. (6:00 PM to 7:00 PM via Zoom)

• Oct 27: October Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, The Pelley Group, (12 noon MDT via Zoom).

• Nov 3: Briefing - What Will A New German Government Mean For U.S. Businesses? - Nov 3, 10-11 AM MDT (via Zoom).

• Nov 8: Supported Event - CU Center For Asian Studies - Exclusive Mingle With The Expert Reception in Private Home (7-8:30 PM) + 'US - China Relations In the Era Of Xi Jinping' Talk (5 PM) - Both with Dave Rank, Senior Fellow At Yale University's Jackson Institute For Global Affairs, Former Deputy Chief of Mission At US Embassy To China. Info/Register

• Nov 10: Small Group Lunch With Ambassador Of Belgium Jean-Arthur Régibeau - Belgium at the Center of Europe -Hosted by The World Trade Center Denver & International Business Circle, Noon-1:30 PM, Denver.

• Nov 10: In-person UK & Ireland Cinema Spotlight Exclusive Red Carpet Reception With Actor Jamie Dornan & Film Screening of ‘Belfast’ at Denver Film Festival, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM MDT, Denver.

• Nov 11-12: Supported Event - Energy Africa Conference (virtual). This year’s conference will focus on investing in Africa and why you should do so. Come and hear high level decision-makers from national governments, business, academia and civil society make the case why you should consider Africa, whether you are an investor, a project developer, an EPC, a development organization or any firm seeking to expand operations to Africa. The conference is virtual and free.

  Nov 16: IBC Global Zoom discussion and networking with Ambassador Ted Osius, President & CEO, US-ASEAN Business Council, 12 noon MDT, via Zoom.

• Nov 18: Beaujolais & Beyond gala event By Rocky Mountain French American Chamber of Commerce, At The Establishment, Westminster, 6-10 PM MDT. Info/Register

• Nov 24: November Monthly Economic Forecast (MEF), By Chris Pelley, The Pelley Group, (12 noon MDT) - Info/Register

• Dec 8: International Night Celebration With German American Chamber of Commerce, World Trade Center Denver and WorldDenver at Denver Christkindl Market, 5-7 PM MDT.

Past Events 2020

• Jan 17, 2020: Members Only: CEO Ski Friday Afternoon/Enjoying Colorado Event (Eldora)

• Jan 22, 2020: Colorado & The World In 2020 - A Special Preview Of World Business Climates (Governor's Residence)

• Feb 21, 2020: Members Only: CEO Ski Friday Afternoon/Enjoying Colorado Event (Eldora)

• Feb 27, 2020:  Private Dinner With CEO Round Robin: An Elegant Evening Of Insights For 2020, Fresh Perspectives, Fun & Connecting (Private Residence, Boulder)

From March 10 to June 25, 2020 - We hosted 15 Weekly Tea With IBC Zoom Calls Exploring COVID-19 Hot Topics & Impacts For Your International Business. Speakers/Commentators included:

• John Aglionby, Assistant UK News Editor, Financial Times in London (Bio)

• Shawn Arledge, SVP Security & Risk Management, HSS (Healthcare & High-Risk Security Services) (Bio)

• John Aronson, President & CEO, EcologicDNA and ESG Resiliency Plus (Bio)

• Matthew Bishop, Award-Winning Business Journalist & Author in New York (Bio)

• Kathryn Burkell, Consul & Senior Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada (Bio)

• David Cole, President & CEO, Founder EMX Royalty Corporation (Bio)

• Richard Duke, Ph.D., Co-Director and PI, Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus REACH Hub, (Bio)

• Debra Duke, President, Duke Medical Research Group (Bio)

• Tom Farer, Author of Migration And Integration, Cambridge University Press, 2020 (Bio)

• Gillian Faith, Director, Scottish Group of Companies & Founder, Next Level HR & Consulting (Bio) 

• Dr. Suzanne Ghais, Principal at Ghais Mediation & Facilitation (Bio)

• Michael Green, CEO, Center For Environmental Health (Bio)

• Ken Gordon, President, Gordon Pacific (Bio)

• Kyle Habermehl, VP of Machine Learning & Technology Strategy, Pearson (Bio)

• Gunnar Haraldsson, Chairman, Fiscal Council of Iceland in Reykjavik (Bio)

• George Karayiannakis, SVP of Airline Affairs, Denver International Airport (Bio)

• Erin Kuhn, British Consul (Bio)

• Stacy Kuxhausen, Director, CliftonLarsonAllen (Bio)

• Richard Lackey, Chairman, World Food Bank (Bio)

• Stephane Lessard, Consul General of Canada (Bio)

• Edgar Papke, Business Psychologist & Writer (Bio)

• Chris Pearson, CEO, Roccor (Bio)

• Ross Peebles, Regional Head - North America Sales, British Airways (Bio)

• Berenice Rendon Talavera, Consul General of Mexico (Bio)

• Cathy Ritter, Director, Colorado Tourism Office (Bio)

• Sue Taylor, VP Dairy & Economics Policy, Leprino Foods Company (Bio)

• Dr Jeff Sippel, UC Health Anschutz (Bio)

• Bill Vivian, Col, United States Marine Corps (Ret.) (Bio)

• Hai Yan Zhang, Managing Partner, Gordon Pacific (Bio)

Past Events (June 30 - December, 2020)

• Aug 5: Monthly Economic Update with Chris Pelley of The Pelley Group, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom).

• Aug 6: Tea With IBC, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom) - Hot Topics News Roundup & Networking.

• Aug 13: Tea With IBC, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom) - Author discussion with IBC member J.C. Whorton on his new book: The Flyover Nation: Energy’s Role in a Troubled Heartland + exploring how this situation and outlook is applicable and comparable to rural vs urban communities across the world.

• Aug 20: Tea With IBC, 3 PM MDT (via Zoom), with General Sir Richard Shirreff, Former Deputy Supreme Commander NATO Europe - 'Battlefield to Boardroom: what can business leaders learn from the military approach to managing risk?'

• Aug 27: Tea With IBC, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom), Exploring New Ideas For Self-Care & Corporate Wellness Across The World with Scottish Ironman and Corporate Wellness Expert Alan Greening.

• Sept 2: Monthly Economic Update with Chris Pelley of The Pelley Group, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom)

• Sept 2: Monthly Economic Update with Chris Pelley of The Pelley Group, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom).

• Sept 10: Labor Day week - no session.

• Sept 15: Supported Event , 6-7 PM MDT (via Zoom): Ethics & Leadership discussion with Tom Shane, Executive Chairman, Shane Company (register).

• Sept 16: Worldy Wednesdays - Members Only - Small Group Happy Hour at Zocalito, 4:30-6:00 PM Downtown Denver - (register)

• Sept 17: Tea With IBC, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom) with Richard Garriott de Cayeux - famed Astronaut, Explorer, Entrepreneur and Pioneer Of The Gaming Industry - (register)

• Sept 23: Worldy Wednesdays - Members Only - Small Group Happy Hour at Fleming’s, 4:00-6:00 PM, Englewood/South Denver - (register).

• Sept 24: Supported event: World Trade Center Denver’s Annual Members Gathering - Travel the World Through The WTC Network , 3:00-4:30 PM MDT (via Zoom); IBC members receive complimentary pass using code IBCmember (register).

• Sept 30: Worldy Wednesdays - Members Only - Small Group Happy Hour on the terrace at the St Julien Hotel, 4:30-6:00 PM, Boulder - (register).

• Oct 1: Tea With IBC, 3 PM MDT (via Zoom) Hot Topics/News Roundup, Covid Update & Networking with John Aglionby of the Financial Times in London (register).

• Oct 7: Worldy Wednesdays - Members Only - Small Group Happy Hour by the fire pit on the terrace at The Ranch Country Club, 4:30-6:00 PM, Westminster (register).

• Oct 8: Tea With IBC, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom) Driving International Success With Marketing Localization - How to Get It Right In The New Normal with Lindsay Johnson, CEO/Managing Director, Wordbank (info/register).

• Oct 13: Supported Event , 6-7 PM MDT (via Zoom): Making The City Of Denver Smarter & More Sustainable discussion with

  Kjell Persson, Vice President, Panasonic (NextLab) (info/register).

• Oct 15: Tea With IBC, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom): What Is Private Equity Investing In In The New Normal? with Jimmy Calano, Executive Director, Boulder Investment Group (BIG) (register).

• Oct 22: Tea With IBC, Hot Topics Discussion & New Connector Activity 4 PM MDT (via Zoom) (info).

• Nov 5: Bonfire Night Tea With IBC: Outlooks For Global Currencies With Top Five Forecaster On Bloomberg - Fireworks, Volatility Or Stability? - Thursday November 5 at 3 PM MDT (via Zoom) (info/register).

• Nov 12 & 13: Supported Event: Energy Africa Conference With The President Of Zambia, VP Infrastructure The World Bank, Akon & more (via Zoom) (info/register).

• Nov 19: Tea With IBC, Global Business in Focus & Opportunities/Social Networking. 4 PM MDT (via Zoom) (info/register).

• Nov 19: Supported Event: 21st Beaujolais & Beyond Festival by French American Chamber Of Commerce, 6:00 - 7:30 PM MDT (info/register).

• Date TBC: Monthly Economic Update with Chris Pelley of The Pelley Group, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom).

• Dec 3: IBC Holiday Party (in person or via Zoom).

• Dec 10: Tea With IBC, 4 PM MDT (via Zoom).