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The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is hosting a private, members-only luncheon with Michael Weidokal, Founder and Executive Director of International Strategic Analysis (ISA). To kick off the luncheon conversation, Mr. Weidokal will provide a brief analysis of his 2025 global economic forecast before opening up to guest questions in an open dialogue format.

Michael Weidokal’s ability to combine international economics, geopolitics, and history allows him to have a unique perspective on global developments. His areas of expertise include the fields of international economic competitiveness, global market selection, and geopolitical risk assessment. Over the course of his career, Mr. Weidokal has worked with a number of major professional services firms and multinational organizations, helping them to develop models of maximizing the benefits while minimizing the risks of doing business in international markets. In 2003, he founded International Strategic Analysis (ISA), and his firm quickly became the leading provider of country intelligence, economic forecasting, and international market studies for a range of clients around the world, including Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Ford, Siemens, and FedEx.

Mr. Weidokal has regularly spoken at CCWA, and this private luncheon format has previously been very successful. CCWA is pleased to offer its members this unique opportunity.

Date: April 1, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Location: Parlor Room 9, The Union Club of Cleveland, 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115

Format: This is a private, members-only luncheon roundtable. Mr. Weidokal will share his outlook for the global economy in 2025 and engage in dialogue with guests, answering questions about specific industries and countries.

Food: Attendees will select from a limited a la carte menu.

Parking: Street parking and public lots/garages nearby. The Union Club also offers cash-only valet parking.

With questions, please contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org.