The Lowy Institute is delighted to invite you to the 2022 Lowy Lecture, to be delivered by World Trade Organization Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the first woman and first African to hold the office of Director-General of the World Trade Organization. Dr Okonjo-Iweala is an economist and international development professional with more than 40 years of experience. She has twice served as Nigeria's Finance Minister (2003–06 and 2011–15). In 2021, Time magazine recognised her as one of the world's most influential people.
The 2022 Lowy Lecture and Dinner will be held on Tuesday 22 November at 6:00pm for 7.00pm at the Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney.
The dress code is lounge suit.
The annual Lowy Lecture is the Lowy Institute’s flagship event, at which a prominent individual reflects on Australia and the world. Past Lecturers include German Chancellor Angela Merkel; UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson; US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; Lowy Institute Chairman Sir Frank Lowy; and several Australian prime ministers including Prime Minister John Howard, who delivered the inaugural Lowy Lecture in 2005.
The Lowy Institute acknowledges the generous support of the 2022 Lowy Lecture by King & Wood Mallesons.
