# Diplomacy in Public Relations and International Relations

- Dates: 3 August 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Location: Laps New World Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria
- Organiser: USC Center on Public Diplomacy
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The event is a compilation of recent publications and reports related to public diplomacy, including analyses of disruptions in public diplomacy, the state of the US Foreign Service, and cultural diplomacy. It is intended for scholars, practitioners, Congressional staff, and partner organizations interested in public diplomacy and international relations.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/story/latest-must-reads-public-diplomacy-january-2026)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Amara Aguilar, USC Annenberg
- Anthony Bailey, VP for Global Initiatives, USC
- Robert Banks, USC Annenberg
- Corneliu Bjola, University of Oxford
- Caitlin Byrne, Griffith Asia Institute
- Mina Chow, USC School of Architecture
- Geoffrey Cowan, USC Annenberg
- Nicholas J. Cull, USC Annenberg
- Kathy Fitzpatrick, University of South Florida
- Robeson Taj Frazier, USC Annenberg
- Vince Gonzales, USC Annenberg
- G. Thomas Goodnight, USC Annenberg
- Bruce Gregory, George Washington University
- Robert Hernandez, USC Annenberg
- Tom Hollihan, USC Annenberg
- Jeong-Nam Kim, University of Oklahoma
- Josh Kun, USC Annenberg
- Matthew Le Veque, USC Annenberg
- Jan Melissen, Clingendael
- Najmedin Meshkati, USC Viterbi School of Engineering

## Where to stay

- **Treasures Suites & Conferences**: 1.1 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://treasures.ng/)
- **Arcade Suites**: 1.2 km from the venue
- **L'Eola Suites**: 1.2 km from the venue, 1061 Herbert Macaulay Way, 223140
  - Phone: +23496233314
- **Nicon Luxury Abuja**: 1.4 km from the venue, 5 stars, Plot 903 Tafawa Balewa Way, Abuja
  - [Hotel website](https://niconluxury.com)
  - Phone: +23494619000
- **Reiz Continental Hotel**: 1.4 km from the venue
- **Abuja Continental Hotel**: 1.7 km from the venue, 1 Ladi Kwali Street, Wuse Zone 4, FCT, Abuja
  - [Hotel website](https://www.abujacontinental.com/)
  - Phone: +2349154563355
- **Chelsea Hotel Abuja**: 1.8 km from the venue, 374E Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Abuja
- **The Palms**: 1.9 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/diplomacy-in-public-relations-and-international-relations/