Global Education & Training
Equipping leaders with the skills, strategies, and geopolitical context to navigate diplomacy in a complex world.
77.04° W · WASHINGTON, D.C.
EST. 1960 · NONPARTISAN
Empowering leaders.
A center for diplomacy
Empowering leaders.
Advancing the next era of diplomacy.
Diplomacy is no longer the work of governments alone. From a historic campus in Washington, Meridian connects business, technology, culture, and public leaders across borders to solve shared global challenges.
65+Years advancing diplomacy since 1960
6Program centers across sectors
190+Countries represented by program alumni
2Historic properties on a four-acre campus
Open Diplomacy
The future of diplomacy is evolving. Meridian is shaping it.
For centuries diplomacy was limited to a small group of officials. Today's challenges require a new way.
Open Diplomacy is a non-governmental approach to addressing global challenges. Like open-source software, it is collaborative, resilient, and adaptable to geopolitical disruption. Meridian opens diplomacy across six sectors to forge more resilient partnerships and strengthen American leadership.
BusinessTechnology & SpaceState & Local GovernmentSports & CultureDiplomatic CommunityU.S. Government
Our capabilities
An on-ramp for leaders to connect with their diplomatic counterparts
Forums & Convenings
Fostering trusted relationships and cross-sector collaboration through high-level convenings in Washington and abroad.
Exchanges & Delegations
Bringing international leaders to Washington and Americans abroad for invaluable access to global institutions and influencers.
Spotlight
This fall at Meridian
Registration open
The 14th Annual Meridian Summit: Shaping Geopolitical Futures
Washington's definitive forum at the intersection of diplomacy, business, and geopolitics.
- When
- October 16, 2026 · 8:00 AM ET
- Where
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C.
The 58th Annual Meridian Ball
One of Washington's most respected forums convening government, business, media, and the diplomatic corps.
Meridian Salon: AI & Statecraft
An off-the-record conversation with ambassadors and technology leaders at Meridian House.
News & insights
The latest from Meridian
Corporate Diplomacy Index 2026
How Fortune 500 firms are building geopolitical capability.
Insights@Meridian: The Space Economy
A conversation with NASA and commercial launch leaders.
2026 Meridian Fellows announced
Forty emerging leaders from 31 countries join the program.
Meridian Summit to headline U.S.–Gulf trade agenda
Coverage ahead of October's convening.
Audience pathways
Find your way in
Clear entry points for every audience Meridian serves.