The Camden Conference
Bringing Global Conversations to Midcoast Maine.
40TH ANNUAL CAMDEN CONFERENCEBeyond the American Century: A New World Order?
February 19–21, 2027
Our signature February event is an annual three-day program of world-class speakers and panel discussions focusing on a selected foreign affairs topic.
The Camden Conference is a participatory experience. We structure our events to encourage convivial debate and passionate exchange among our renowned speakers, between the speakers and the audience, and among audience members themselves.
Our Student Programs
In collaboration with area high schools, colleges, and universities, we offer programs designed to spark curiosity about international relations among the next generation. We welcome interest from students, educators, and donors.
Year-Round Events
Craving civil discourse? The Camden Conference hosts events throughout Maine featuring diverse experts on pressing global issues—from internationally renowned journalists and scholars to locally-based explorers and professionals. Through talks, panels, and film and book discussions at libraries and partner venues statewide, our community explores themes from our annual February Conference.
Last year, Camden Conference:
Hosted
people for our signature 3-day Conference
Offered
free Community Events throughout Maine, including at 17 libraries
Welcomed
high school and college students
from participating Maine schools
Involved
volunteers—plus teachers and librarians—all of whom help support our programs
Recent News
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Screening: TUTU at Camden International Film Festival (9/18/26)
The Camden Conference is proud to sponsor a screening of TUTU, Sam Pollard’s documentary portrait of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, at the 2026 Camden International Film Festival. The screening will take […]
September 2, 2026
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Tess Gerritsen Publishes New Book: The Shadow Friends
Murder at the Camden Conference? Only in fiction! The latest novel by acclaimed Camden author—and longtime Conference devotee—Tess Gerritsen centers on a fictionalized version of the Camden Conference. The Shadow […]
September 2, 2026
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Camden Conference in the World (September 2026)
True to form, alumni speakers from the Camden Conference remained in the news last month. The steady erosion of the U.S.-led world order has been a preoccupation of Mark Leonard, […]
September 2, 2026
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Become a Member
Camden Conference members are engaged citizens. Sign up for membership today to join our open-minded, non-partisan community. As a benefit of membership, you’ll receive an invitation to register early for the February Conference, before tickets for non-members are available.
An Evening With Judy Woodruff (8/28/26)
Make plans now to join us at the Camden Opera House on Friday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m. for An Evening with Judy Woodruff, presented by the Camden Conference. A trailblazer […]