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Energy Geopolitics After Venezuela and Iran

When
04/15/2026
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Hilton Garden Inn, 1000 Aguajito Rd, Monterey
Spaces left
112

Registration

1 - Luncheon tickets for WACMB Members and partners – $45.00
Select this if you are a member. Then you can add your membership partner (if you have one) as a guest.
2 - Luncheon for non-Members – $55.00
Choose this if you are NOT a member and paying for yourself and other non-members, or if you need to by extra non-member tickets. To add more, please make another registration after you finish this one. You can become a member on the next screen if you want.
3 - Luncheon tickets for one member and one non-member guest - For 2: – $100.00
Special! - Use this if you are a member and you want to register yourself plus bring a guest who is NOT a member. This is for two tickets, one member and one guest. If you want more tickets or a different combination, use the other choices.

April 15th, 2026

Luncheon Lecture

"Energy Geopolitics After Venezuela and Iran"

Dr. Emily Meierding

Associate Professor

Institute for Regional and International Security

Naval Postgraduate School

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn - Monterey

Luncheon Lecture

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

The U.S. intervention in Venezuela and conflict with Iran have pushed energy back to the center of international geopolitics, reshaping oil and natural gas flows, market stability, and political alignments. Professor Meierding will examine these shifts and consider their implications for U.S. power and global security.

$45 World Affairs Council Members
$55 for Guests

MENU

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Baby Spinach, Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans

with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Entrée

Seared Salmon with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce

with Rice and Sautéed Vegetables

Dessert

Chocolate Pecan Brownie

Vegetarian

Vegetable Stuffed Bell Pepper

Quinoa, Herbs, Roasted Vegetables, Pomodoro Sauce, and Parmesan

with a Balsamic Reduction

Early Sign-Up Registrations Accepted Now!

Registration closes on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 5 pm
or when the venue fills.

$45 World Affairs Council Members
$55 for Guests

Please note: Cancellations after the deadline are non-refundable.

If you encounter difficulties with our online registration, please email info@wacmb.org or tel. 831‑643‑1855 to reserve a spot by close of registration - *Wednesday, April 8th, 2026***

More information & details to follow in the

WACMB April 2026 issue of Passport

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