Recorded in Washington DC, on July 24, 2018. The Embassy of Japan, the U.S. Department of State, and Secure World Foundation held a discussion on space weather as a global challenge with a focus on research, operations and preparedness. This event updated the international community on progress made toward implementing the U.S. National Space Weather Strategy and Action Plan. This recording features presentations and a panel discussion about space weather efforts around the world. Speakers Eric Laliberte, Director General, Space Utilization, Canadian Space Agency Jean-Luc Bald, First Secretary, Global Issues and Innovation Section, Delegation of the European Union to the USA Micheline Tabache, Director, Washington Office, European Space Agency Marco Riale, Embassy of Italy Bill Murtagh, Space Weather Prediction Center, NOAA Moderator: Krystal Wilson, Secure World Foundation More details can be found at the event page on the SWF website.