{"id":6511,"date":"2026-04-03T19:15:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/03\/world-affairs-council-of-maine-announces-2026-governors-international-breakfast-bangordailynews-com\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T19:15:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:15:43","slug":"world-affairs-council-of-maine-announces-2026-governors-international-breakfast-bangordailynews-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/03\/world-affairs-council-of-maine-announces-2026-governors-international-breakfast-bangordailynews-com\/","title":{"rendered":"World Affairs Council of Maine announces 2026 Governor\u2019s International Breakfast &#8211; bangordailynews.com"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/\" rel=\"home\">Bangor Daily News<\/a><br \/> \t\t\t\t\tMaine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries\t\t\t\t<br \/><em>Join others for a morning of engagement that addresses Maine&#8217;s place in the global economy&nbsp;<\/em><br \/>PORTLAND \u2014 At a moment of global uncertainty and transition within our own state, Maine\u2019s role in the world will take center stage as Gov. Janet Mills delivers her fifth and final address at the <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__wacmaine.org_event_2026-2Dgovernors-2Dinternational-2Dbreakfast-2Dmaine-2Dand-2Dthe-2Dworld-2Dlooking-2Dback-2Dand-2Dmoving-2Dforward_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=P975I0ANM8x9VEnX0aRea-5-luF7nzMRhuLLKLyjBEs&amp;m=aOn0rlAtrl5Pkuq99tX3Ag-ZPxbzL5Iux5ds1H3T0XmkuPDcBkk3s5xJGS2nIlIS&amp;s=xvrQxYE_3pmN73ytlPfJIm2ux04kaFF-x2OlkEDUgiI&amp;e=\">2026 Governor&#8217;s International Breakfast<\/a>, an annual event hosted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__wacmaine.org_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=P975I0ANM8x9VEnX0aRea-5-luF7nzMRhuLLKLyjBEs&amp;m=aOn0rlAtrl5Pkuq99tX3Ag-ZPxbzL5Iux5ds1H3T0XmkuPDcBkk3s5xJGS2nIlIS&amp;s=_UQFVRCw6_F0LKqlCAXLV4ZHqRzI839YI5KRO9n54iw&amp;e=\">World Affairs Council of Maine<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.mitc.com_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=P975I0ANM8x9VEnX0aRea-5-luF7nzMRhuLLKLyjBEs&amp;m=aOn0rlAtrl5Pkuq99tX3Ag-ZPxbzL5Iux5ds1H3T0XmkuPDcBkk3s5xJGS2nIlIS&amp;s=svrhQSxlhIXomE2XWpoe1KQw7elCZhqM7QwG_vWpy4E&amp;e=\">Maine International Trade Center<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>This year\u2019s theme \u201cMaine and the World: Looking Back and Moving Forward,&#8221; the breakfast will bring together Maine\u2019s civic, business, academic and government leaders for a morning of discussion about how global forces shape Maine\u2019s economy, workforce and future, and how we can maximize opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>A retrospective panel moderated by David Plumb, senior mediator at the nonprofit <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.cbi.org_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=P975I0ANM8x9VEnX0aRea-5-luF7nzMRhuLLKLyjBEs&amp;m=aOn0rlAtrl5Pkuq99tX3Ag-ZPxbzL5Iux5ds1H3T0XmkuPDcBkk3s5xJGS2nIlIS&amp;s=9FiH921rwqwbj_TifDVXcUXH6X_NRQtI24MDkhxe03U&amp;e=\">Consensus Building Institute,<\/a> will address progress in international trade, energy, climate and workforce development, supply chain resilience, Arctic affairs and public diplomacy \u2013 highlighting areas where ongoing investment is crucial for Maine&#8217;s competitiveness and connectivity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>All the panelists are connected by their leadership in areas identified in Maine\u2019s strategic plans, as well as their&nbsp; involvement with the International Visitor Leadership Program, a professional exchange program of the U.S. State Department which brings visitors from around the world to promote understanding, public diplomacy, and cultivate lasting relationships with visitors and their home countries. This link to Maine\u2019s public diplomacy highlights how person to person engagement not only facilitates the exchange of ideas and experience but lays out the foundation for future cooperation and lifetime of opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>Established in 1997, the Governor\u2019s International Breakfast has served as a trusted forum for open and meaningful dialogue on Maine\u2019s place in the world and the benefits of global engagement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\u201cAt a time of such uncertainty, this event holds greater significance than ever,\u201d said Allison Hodgkins, executive director for the World Affairs Council of Maine. \u201cSince its inception, the breakfast has brought together governors and leaders from across backgrounds, sectors and communities, reflecting our [World Affairs Council of Maine] long tradition of cultivating nonpartisan spaces. As Mainers look for ways to engage thoughtfully on global issues, events like this remain a vital space for connection and progress.\u201d&nbsp;<br \/>The 2026 Governor\u2019s International Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, April 7 from 7-9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__secure.lglforms.com_form-5Fengine_s_ARuusYK3ZCLJASPvT-5FjIQQ&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=P975I0ANM8x9VEnX0aRea-5-luF7nzMRhuLLKLyjBEs&amp;m=aOn0rlAtrl5Pkuq99tX3Ag-ZPxbzL5Iux5ds1H3T0XmkuPDcBkk3s5xJGS2nIlIS&amp;s=t6L2_ZLUK1SiwVugMTSyP6uNwrbUwVRlnRxFt_t_1pc&amp;e=\">Registration<\/a> is open to the public. Early bird rates are available, with nonmembers attending for $30 and members for $25. Maine students may attend at no cost.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u200b\u200bSince 1977, the World Affairs Council of Maine (WAC207) has worked with community members and elected officials to support cultural exchange between Maine and the world. It provides a regular forum for Maine people to explore international issues and engage in thoughtful, respectful dialogue through its programs. 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