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The City Club of Cleveland We create conversations of consequence that help democracy thrive. It is non-partisan and does not take positions on issues.
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Established to encourage new ideas and a free exchange of thought, the City Club is one of the oldest continuous free speech forums in the country, renowned for its tradition of debate and discussion. The City Club firmly believes in the free expression of all ideas and the benefits of an open exchange. All speakers must answer unfiltered, unrehearsed questions directly from the audience. Since our founding, the City Club has welcomed members of all races and religions, and our strength today is reflected in the rich texture of our membership. City Club members are drawn from all walks of life and ways of thinking. Yet all believe in the rewards that free speech can bring to the intellect and to the community. The strength of our membership is its diversity and commitment to free speech. Our vision is of strong, informed individuals and communities that prize freedom of speech and civil, civic dialogue.

Coming up this Friday, Oct 23!!
10/21/2026

Coming up this Friday, Oct 23!!

We’re just THREE days away! 🎤

TEDxClevelandStateUniversity returns this Friday, Oct. 23, for an afternoon of big ideas, bold questions and the kind of talks that follow you home.

Come curious. Leave inspired.

🎟️ Get your tickets before they’re gone at https://csuohio.edu/tedxclevelandstateuniversity

10/20/2026

Marcia Egbert of The George Gund Foundation on caring for children in an increasingly tech-dependent world.

10.6.2026 // full forum at cityclub.org/archives also featuring Nancy Mendez of , and Shawna Rohrman with Invest in Children Cuyahoga Health & Human Services; moderated by Ida of Ideastream Public Media

Photos from our 10/16 forum, The 2026 Deborah Vesy Systems Change Champion Award Forum presented by the Deaconess Founda...
10/20/2026

Photos from our 10/16 forum, The 2026 Deborah Vesy Systems Change Champion Award Forum presented by the Deaconess Foundation

featuring Dr. Cameron Sublett Senior Director of Innovation and Incubation, Foundation for California Community Colleges

Photos by Michaelangelo's Photography

Photos from the 2026 State of the Schools with Dr. Warren G. Morgan CEO, Cleveland Metropolitan School DistrictPhotos by...
10/20/2026

Photos from the 2026 State of the Schools with
Dr. Warren G. Morgan CEO, Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Photos by Michaelangelo's Photography

Don't miss David Pogue on Nov. 17 at CSU Law!
10/20/2026

Don't miss David Pogue on Nov. 17 at CSU Law!

*New date*
This year's featured speaker in our Richard W. Pogue Leadership Conversation Series is none other than Richard's son, David Pogue!

In this unforgettable presentation, "AI: The Coping Crash Course," Pogue will demonstrate the state of the art in AI, help audiences manage their emotions around it, and prepare them for the years to come.

Due to a scheduling conflict this event was changed from its original date to Tuesday, November 17.
Seating is limited, so register today: https://buff.ly/z7KTyMZ

The event is presented by the P. Kelly Tompkins Leadership and Law Center at Cleveland State University College of Law, and is free for CSU students, faculty and staff.

General admission $20
CLE credit: 1.0 hours

Energy bills are rising -- what does that mean for the future of energy in Ohio and the region, Join us this Friday, Oct...
10/19/2026

Energy bills are rising -- what does that mean for the future of energy in Ohio and the region,

Join us this Friday, Oct. 23, for a conversation about Ohio's current and future energy needs, featuring:

Ryan Augsburger, President, The Ohio Manufacturers' Association
Alexandra Denney, SVP of External Relations, Ohio Business Roundtable
Abigail Phillips, VP and Chief Risk Officer, FirstEnergy Corp

Tickets at the link! Use code OCT26 for 20% off nonmember tickets!
https://www.cityclub.org/forums/2026/10/23/the-future-of-energy-in-ohio

Photos from our 10/9 forum with The Sioux Chef: Reclaiming Indigenous Food Systems and Promoting Food SovereigntyChef Se...
10/16/2026

Photos from our 10/9 forum with The Sioux Chef: Reclaiming Indigenous Food Systems and Promoting Food Sovereignty

Chef Sean Sherman
Founder/Executive Director, NĀTIFS; Founder/CEO, The Sioux Chef and Owamni by The Sioux Chef

Moderator
Michael Shaikh
Writer, Human Rights Activist, and Author, The Last Sweet Bite

Photos by Michaelangelo's Photography

Part of our America 250-Ohio series supported by Bank of America, Cleveland Cliffs, and Family of Companies; and part of our Authors in Conversation series supported by Cuyahoga County Public Library and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture

Our first Youth-led forum of this school year is next week!This forum features:🔵Officer William DiGiovanni, Certified DA...
10/16/2026

Our first Youth-led forum of this school year is next week!

This forum features:

🔵Officer William DiGiovanni, Certified DARE instructor and Juvenile Officer, City of Solon Police Department
🔵Brittney McClain MSW, LISW-S, Clinical Supervisor, School Based/REACH program, Beech Brook
🔵Moderated by Ria Isayas, Senior, Solon High School

Open to all, you can get tickets here: https://www.cityclub.org/forums/2026/10/21/understanding-addiction-from-the-inside-youth-mental-health-stigma-and-support

Thank you for joining us!!
10/16/2026

Thank you for joining us!!

Attention State of the Schools attendees! Allow extra time for parking with the Guardians’ playoff game now beginning at...
10/14/2026

Attention State of the Schools attendees!

Allow extra time for parking with the Guardians’ playoff game now beginning at 1 pm!

State of the Schools with Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Dr. Warren Morgan is next week! Do you have a question for Dr. Morgan? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/AhzYqeEroiF3skmd7

If your question is selected, you will be able to ask it in person at the forum on October 15!

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