# Meridian Summit 2026

- Dates: 16 October 2026
- Location: Washington, D.C., United States
- Organiser: Meridian International Center

## Official links

- [Official website](https://summit.meridian.org/)
- [Registration](https://summit.meridian.org/register)
- [Agenda](https://summit.meridian.org/agenda)

## Topics

- IT

## Speakers

- Brian Ballard, President, Ballard Partners
- Deborah M. Lehr, Interim CEO, Meridian International Center
- Omar Vargas, Vice President, Global Public Policy, General Motors
- Max Bouchet, Director, Meridian Center for State and Local Diplomacy
- Jim Golsen, Vice President, Meridian Center for Corporate Diplomacy
- TK Harvey, Vice President, Meridian Center for Culture and Sports Diplomacy
- Hana Hausnerova, Vice President, Meridian Center for Global Leadership, Customized Exchanges
- Kellee Wicker, Vice President, Meridian Center for Technology, Innovation, and Space
- Ben Brody, Technology Reporter, Punchbowl News
- Gerry Petrella, General Manager, U.S. Public Policy, Microsoft

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Washington**: 340 m from the venue, 515 15th Street Northwest, Washington, 20004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thehotelwashington.com/)
  - Phone: +1-202-661-2400
- **Willard InterContinental Hotel**: 400 m from the venue, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, 20004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/washington/washa/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +1 202-628-9100
- **JW Marriott**: 440 m from the venue, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, 20004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasjw-jw-marriott-washington-dc/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 202-393-2000
- **Hay-Adams Hotel**: 600 m from the venue, 800 16th Street Northwest, Washington, 20006
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hayadams.com/)
  - Phone: +1 202-638-6600
- **Sofitel Lafayette Square**: 640 m from the venue, 806 15th Street Northwest
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sofitel-washington-dc.com/)
  - Phone: +1 202-737-8800
- **AKA White House**: 640 m from the venue, 1710 H Street Northwest, Washington, 20006
  - [Hotel website](https://www.stayaka.com/locations/washington-dc)
  - Phone: +1-202-904-2500
- **Club Quarters**: 710 m from the venue, 839 17th Street Northwest
  - [Hotel website](http://www.clubquarters.com/)
  - Phone: +1 202-463-6400
- **Hampton**: 720 m from the venue, 1729 H Street Northwest, Washington, 20006
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/washshx-hampton-washington-dc-white-house/)
  - Phone: +1 202-296-1006

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/meridian-summit-washington-d-c-3acd7e17a6f6/