MERIDIAN COUNCIL
GLOBAL INSIGHTS. CULTURAL EXPERIENCES.
UNPARALLELED CONNECTIONS.
DIPLOMACY STARTS WITH YOU.
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Since 1960, Meridian International Center has advanced American diplomacy and leadership to build a better shared future. As global tensions rise and we face unprecedented challenges around the world, Meridian’s programs catalyze global collaboration on the defining issues of our time, and help leaders navigate a complex geopolitical landscape.
And we need you. Diplomacy is evolving and we need leaders from sectors beyond government - business, science and technology, culture, civil society, and more - to address critical issues.
By joining the Meridian Council, you are not only supporting Meridian’s mission; you are joining a network of leaders helping to shape our global future, and share a common interest in supporting American diplomacy and engagement. From discussions on foreign policy issues at intimate salon dinners to lively cultural diplomacy receptions hosted at embassies, the Meridian Council’s programs focus on the powerful exchange of ideas, and culture worldwide.
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GLOBAL INSIGHTS
Engage directly in conversations from leaders who are grappling with breaking foreign policy issues and challenges shaping the geopolitical landscape: emerging technologies, climate and energy, global health, trade, and more.
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
From lively performances and exhibitions to people-to-people exchanges, Meridian’s cultural programs focus on building a deeper and more meaningful understanding of global cultures.
UNPARALLELED CONNECTIONS
Meet the U.S. and global leaders who are on the front lines and behind the scenes on the most important issues. Expand your network by building relationships with peer leaders in business, cultural, philanthropic, media, and policy who are part of the Council.
THE MERIDIAN COUNCIL CULTIVATES RELATIONSHIPS AND CURATES MEANINGFUL EXCHANGES OF IDEAS AND CULTURE WORLDWIDE.
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FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS
WELCOME TO WASHINGTON
Forge connections with the international diplomatic community
Held twice a year at Meridian’s historic campus, Welcome to Washington receptions introduce and welcome newly arrived ambassadors to leaders across government, business, philanthropic, and policy communities.
DIPLOMACY FORUM
Explore emerging issues in diplomacy
Meridian’s annual Diplomacy Forum brings together key actors from government, business, and science and technology to explore emerging issues in diplomacy from space and AI to the rise of subnational diplomacy.
CULTUREFIX
Celebrate the power of arts and culture to connect people
Meridian’s annual cultural diplomacy celebration honors the power of arts and culture to help fix global challenges. Culturefix features conversations at the intersection of diplomacy, culture, and the arts, followed by the Meridian Cultural Diplomacy Awards Dinner with special live performances by renowned artists.
MERIDIAN SUMMIT
Gathering dedicated minds to discuss top issues of today
The Meridian Summit is the premier convening of diplomatic, business, and policy leaders in a neutral, nonpartisan forum to collaborate on solutions to today’s most pressing global challenges. Recent Summit themes include global health, energy and trade. Summit speakers have included members of Congress, foreign ministers, and ambassadors, as well as key members of academia and policy experts.
MERIDIAN BALL
“The last real Ball” – The Washington Post
One of the most prestigious annual events in the nation’s capital, the Meridian Ball brings together members of the public and private sectors to celebrate Meridian’s mission to advance diplomacy. It is, as The Washington Post noted, a “vision of Washington less as it is today and more as it would like to imagine itself: …united for important issues and causes.”
SALON SERIES
Engage in global conversations
Offered exclusively to Meridian Council members and led by ambassadors and subject matter experts, Meridian’s intimate, curated salon receptions and dinners spark thoughtful dialogue among different perspectives and promote the exchange of ideas over a shared meal
GLOBAL INSIGHTS DELEGATIONS
Connecting cultures, shaping diplomacy
Meridian Global Insights Delegations provides a unique opportunity to participate in Meridian’s mission of strengthening diplomacy and U.S. engagement with the world through the exchange of people, ideas, and culture
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Recognition on Meridian’s Website and Printed Materials
Year-Round Engagement With Meridian’s Network Of Business Leaders, Public Sector Officials, and the International Diplomatic Corps
Invitation to Annual Meridian Diplomacy Forum and Meridian Summit
Dinner Series - Entrée to Dialogue
Invitation to an Private Dinner Hosted by Meridian CEO and/or Meridian Trustees following a Meridian Event
Annual Meridian Delegation Trips
and Meridian Cultural Diplomacy Awards Dinner
The Meridian Council’s Enterprise Membership level, priced at $20,000, is designed exclusively for small-to-medium sized companies interested in expanding their international engagement.
For more information, please contact: Betsy Purves, Director of Institutional Advancement, at bpurves@meridian.org.
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ENTERPRISE MEMBRSHIP
THE GLOBAL LANDSCAPE IS CHANGING RAPIDLY.
EQUIP YOUR TEAM WITH FIRST-HAND INSIGHTS, UNPARALLELED CONNECTIONS, AND A UNIQUE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE.
The Meridian Council’s enterprise membership level is designed exclusively for small-to-medium sized companies interested in expanding their international engagement. Our monthly programs are at the intersection of diplomacy, business, and culture and offer high-level opportunities for networking, global education, leadership development and more.
HOW IT WORKS
Organizations nominate two partners or executives to join the Meridian Council. They are invited to participate in monthly programs offering unparalleled first-hand insights and connections. Members also have select opportunities to share Meridian Council membership benefits with other members of their team. Specially designated events allow members to transfer their invitation to a colleague to bring a guest.
ENTERPRISE MEMBERSHIP
$20,000
• Meridian Council Ambassador’s Circle Benefits (Salon Dinners, Global Insights Delegation, Meridian Flagship Programs)
• Invitations to Corporate Council Receptions
• Access to Corporate Council Working Groups
• Invitation to Purchase Tickets to the Meridian Ball at Corporate Council pricing.
MERIDIAN CATALYZES LEADERS TO SOLVE GLOBAL CHALLENGES AND NAVIGATE GEOPOLITICAL RISKS BY EMPOWERING THEM WITH
MERIDIAN’S CAMPUS FEATURES TWO HISTORIC BUILDINGS, MERIDIAN HOUSE AND WHITE-MEYER HOUSE
Meridian stewards two residential jewels designed by John Russell Pope, architect of the Jefferson Memorial, the West Building of the National Gallery of Art, and the National Archives. Both houses are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and retain original architectural details as well as many original decorative features. Great care has been taken to preserve as much of the original gardens as possible.
PURIOR HIC AER: LATE HINC CONSPECTUS IN URBEM
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