On 9 January 2024, Bertie Ahern co-chaired a meeting, "Strengthening Global Governance to Prevent Threats and Reduce Risks to Human Existence," in London, UK
These preparatory meetings focus on a specific theme related to one of the Council's priority areas, with a panel of experts drawn from around the world. The resulting Chairman's Report is then tabled at the Annual Plenary Meeting of the membership.