The Jefferson Educational Society has announced that additional tickets are now available for “A Conversation with President Barack Obama,” the headline event for this year’s Global Summit.

The 44th President of the United States will kick off the 2025 Global Summit with an appearance at the Erie Insurance Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m.. The event, titled “An Evening with President Obama,” marks one of the most high-profile moments in the summit’s 16-year history.

Due to overwhelming interest, a limited number of tickets will go back on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30 through Erie Events. Tickets will be sold first-come, first-served until sold out. The Jefferson Educational Society has emphasized that tickets purchased from third-party resellers will not be honored.

JES President Dr. Ferki Ferati expressed pride in bringing the former president to Erie:

“We are incredibly honored to be hosting ‘A Conversation with President Barack Obama’... We are grateful that President Obama has accepted our invitation and look forward to gathering with the community to learn from him.”

The 2025 Global Summit will include 17 in-person events featuring 22 speakers, running throughout the fall. For details on other summit events or to register, visit www.jeserie.org or call 814-459-8000.