International Churchill Conference
October 9-11, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC
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Please Join Us for the 42nd International Churchill Conference in Washington, DC
The International Churchill Society's forty-second conference will be held from October 9 to 11, 2025. This year, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Washington is an ideal venue for discussing Winston Churchill's role in international affairs and the continuing relevance of his example in confronting today's challenges.
The conference will open with a reception at the historic Anderson House, the headquarters of the Society of the Cincinnati, to which Churchill was admitted as a member in 1947. The conference sessions will begin the following day at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Washington.
The conference will conclude on Saturday evening with a glittering black-tie gala reception and dinner in the Great Hall of the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery. This hall served as the reception area where, in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln greeted guests attending Lincoln’s second inaugural ball.
Featured Speakers & Program Highlights
The 2025 Churchill Conference brings together some of the world’s most respected voices in history, leadership, and public affairs.
Featured Keynotes:
H.R. McMaster – Former U.S. National Security Advisor, Retired Lieutenant General, and Best-Selling Author
Daniel Yergin – Pulitzer Prize-winning Author and Global Energy Expert
Conference Speakers Include:
Malcolm Venville – Award-Winning Director & Producer
Arthur Herman – Distinguished Historian & Author
Jill Eicher – Noted Independent Scholar & Author
Plus engaging discussions and panels featuring renowned scholars and authors: Allister Vale,M.D., Evan Thomas, Catherine Grace Katz, Dr. James W. Muller, The Honorable Douglas Russell, John Maurer, Daniel Mahoney, Ann Compton, and Kate Andersen Brower.
This unmatched lineup promises thought-provoking keynotes, lively debates, and rich historical insight—making the 2025 Churchill Conference a premier gathering for leaders, scholars, and global citizens alike.
Tickets on sale now!
Full Conference Ticket $1,949.00
Social, Student and Young Churchillian Tickets Also Available
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable.
Please see terms and conditions below for details.
Conference overview
October 9-11, 2025
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 - Registration opens
2:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Ritz-Carlton, Washington
1150 22nd St NW, Washington, DC
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 - Welcome reception
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Anderson House
2118 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
(cocktails & light refreshments)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 - conference sessions
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Ritz-Carlton, Washington
1150 22nd St NW, Washington, DC
(breakfast and lunch provided)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 - Evening reception
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
British AMBASSADOR'S Residence, Washington
3100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
(cocktails & light refreshments)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 - Conference Sessions
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ritz-Carlton, Washington
1150 22nd St NW, Washington, DC
(breakfast and lunch provided)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 - Live Q&A + screening
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
The Burke Theatre at the Navy Memorial
701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 - CockTail ReCeption & BLACK-TIE GALA DINNER
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery
G Street NW & 8th St NW, Washington, DC
Times and venues subject to change.
2025 Conference Speakers
H.R. McMaster
Former national Security Advisor
Daniel Yergin
Pulitzer Prize-winning Author and Global Energy Expert
Ann Compton
journalist
Malcolm Venville
Director & Producer
Arthur Herman
historian
Jill Eicher
Author
Plus, authors and discussion panels including Allister Vale, Evan Thomas, Catherine Grace Katz, Dr. James W. Muller, The Hon. Douglas Russell, Prof. John Maurer, Daniel Mahoney and Kate Andersen Brower.
Also with special guests, current serving officers of the Queen's Royal Hussars.
Conference Sponsorship
Will you help us reach an even wider global audience?
Conference sponsorships range from $10,000 to $250,000 and include many benefits based on level.
Conference Host Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
1150 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037
- Transportation to and from Friday night reception at Saturday’s Sessions and National Portrait Gallery Gala Event will be provided to hotel guests.
- If you are a Marriott Bonvoy Member you will receive your points as per the hotels’ guidelines as well as any benefits afforded to your status level.
- The hotel has a Ritz Carlton Club Lounge available to certain tiered Bonvoy members. However, if you are not at that status or a Bonvoy member you can still take advantage of the amenity by booking a room that has Club Access through our booking link provided.
Book your hotel room at a special discounted rate.
Conference and Hotel Terms & Conditions
We would like to thank our generous sponsors:
Blenheim Sponsorship — $100,000
- Bank of America
Chartwell Sponsorship — $50,000
- Jack & Barbara Bovender
- Garry Fields & Kathy Rayant
- Jean-Paul & Isabelle Montupet
Admiralty Sponsorship — $25,000
Member of Parliament (MP)
Sponsorship — $10,000
- Philip & Erin Boeckman
- Charina Endowment
- Frank and Brenda Cox
- Bob Jerome
- Bob and Rose Kelly
- Gretchen Kimball & The Kimball Foundation
- Deborah Lindsay
- George and Ellen McKnight
- Brenda Moreira
- Bob & Reggie Muehlhauser
- Barbi Richardson
Conference Sponsorship Levels
Member of Parliament (MP) — $10,000
($7,000 tax-deductible)
- Two conference tickets
- Invitation to sponsor-only VIP reception
- Signage with recognition at conference and in materials
- Recognition on conference Facebook page leading up to the conference
- Recognition during general sessions
- Sponsorship Recognition your name listed in Finest Hour Magazine
- Sponsorship Recognition your name listed in Churchill Bulletin
Minister— $15,000
($12,000 tax-deductible)
- All of the above plus:
- Sponsorship recognition on winstonchurchill.org website
Admiralty — $25,000
($21,500 tax-deductible)
- Three conference tickets and all benefits of Minister level plus:
- Prominent signage with recognition at the conference, materials, and
website
Chartwell — $50,000
($44,000 tax-deductible)
- Four conference tickets and all benefits of Admiralty level plus:
- VIP Seating at general sessions and gala dinner
- Recognition as sponsor or co-sponsor for either Breakfast, Lunch, or
Afternoon Tea - Sponsorship advertisement in Finest Hour Magazine
- Sponsorship recognition in three Churchill Bulletins
- Sponsorship advertisement on winstonchurchill.org website
Blenheim— $100,000
($91,000 tax-deductible)
- Six conference tickets and all benefits of Chartwell level plus:
- Exclusive interview on winstonchurchill.org
- Recognition as joint sponsor for gala dinner
- Opportunity to address attendees of general session
- Sponsorship advertisement in Finest Hour Magazine for two Issues
- Sponsorship advertisement in Churchill Bulletin for one year
Prime Minister— $250,000
($235,000 tax-deductible)
- 10 conference tickets and all benefits of Blenheim level plus:
- Two complimentary rooms at the host hotel
- VIP table at gala dinner
- Full page sponsorship ads in Finest Hour Magazine (four Issues)
- Sponsorship advertisement in Churchill Bulletin for one year
- Sponsorship advertisement on winstonchurchill.org for one year
Would you like to discuss conference sponsorship?
Please get in touch with International Churchill Society on +1-202-929-0309
or email us here.
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