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Meridian Summit 2026

The Summit is Washington's forum at the intersection of diplomacy, business, and geopolitics. It asks what American influence looks like at 250 years and who is building it. It is for executives, policymakers, and visionaries.

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The essentials

Event details

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

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • IT

On stage

Speakers

  • Brian BallardPresident, Ballard Partners
  • Deborah M. LehrInterim CEO, Meridian International Center
  • Omar VargasVice President, Global Public Policy, General Motors
  • Max BouchetDirector, Meridian Center for State and Local Diplomacy
  • Jim GolsenVice President, Meridian Center for Corporate Diplomacy
  • TK HarveyVice President, Meridian Center for Culture and Sports Diplomacy
  • Hana HausnerovaVice President, Meridian Center for Global Leadership, Customized Exchanges
  • Kellee WickerVice President, Meridian Center for Technology, Innovation, and Space
  • Ben BrodyTechnology Reporter, Punchbowl News
  • Gerry PetrellaGeneral Manager, U.S. Public Policy, Microsoft

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