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Educate + Train
Equip leaders with the context, practical skills and international perspective required to navigate a changing world.
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Empowering leaders. Advancing diplomacy.
Meridian connects leaders across borders, sectors and political divides with the networks, insights and resources needed to advance the next era of diplomacy.
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Open Diplomacy
Diplomacy happens everywhere.
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Technology + Space
Connecting technical leaders and diplomats around AI, cybersecurity, space and emerging systems.
4 related items shown for Technology + Space.ExpertKellee WickerArtificial intelligence · CybersecurityProgramMeridian Space Diplomacy InitiativeConvening and executive learning focused on space policy, security and international cooperation.EventAI in Action: Transforming Aviation, Productivity, and the Future WorkforceJune 17, 2026 · Meridian HouseInsightSpace, Diplomacy, and BeyondKey Takeaways
Technology + Space
Connecting technical leaders and diplomats around AI, cybersecurity, space and emerging systems.
4 related items shown for Technology + Space.ExpertKellee WickerArtificial intelligence · CybersecurityProgramMeridian Space Diplomacy InitiativeConvening and executive learning focused on space policy, security and international cooperation.EventAI in Action: Transforming Aviation, Productivity, and the Future WorkforceJune 17, 2026 · Meridian HouseInsightSpace, Diplomacy, and BeyondKey Takeaways
What Meridian does
Relationships become lasting influence.
Meridian creates the conditions for leaders to understand complex issues, meet across boundaries and turn exchange into meaningful action.
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Convene + Connect
Bring people and ideas together in trusted settings where candid exchange can create stronger working relationships.
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Exchange + Engage
Build durable networks across cultures, institutions and sectors through direct professional and cultural exchange.
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Where leaders meet ideas.
The 15th Annual Meridian Summit: Shaping American Influence
Meridian's flagship annual forum at the intersection of diplomacy, business and geopolitics asks what American influence looks like at 250—and who is building it.
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Ideas + Insights
Ideas for a changing world.
Editorial clarity helps every visitor distinguish reports, takeaways, recaps and video before choosing what to read.
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Photo: Jess LatosAI Horizons: Africa
Perspectives on AI infrastructure, responsible governance and the role of diaspora networks in Africa's technology future.
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Meet Meridian’s experts
Meet the people shaping the conversation.
Kellee Wicker
Vice President, Center for Technology, Innovation & Space
Max David Bouchet
Director, Center for State and Local Diplomacy
Terry K. Harvey
Vice President, Center for Culture & Sports Diplomacy
Myra Best, PhD
Vice President & Director, IVLP, Center for Global Leadership
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Established here. Connected everywhere.
Since 1960, Meridian has used its historic Washington campus and global relationships to bring leaders together across sectors, institutions and borders.
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- People + ideas + exchange
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Find your place in the conversation.
Meridian serves many audiences. Each pathway should lead to a clear next step—not one generic call to action.
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Support enables Meridian to convene leaders, exchange ideas and widen participation in diplomacy.
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