Center for Corporate Diplomacy
Where business strategy meets foreign policy — equipping business leaders with diplomatic tools and networks.
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Our Priorities
Our Work
Empowering leaders for the next era of diplomacy. Business executives, governors and mayors, scientists, athletes, and artists — these are the new diplomats on the frontlines.
Strengthening American security and prosperity
Diplomacy, opened to every sector
Our vision expands and opens diplomacy beyond government. Our strategy is built around advancing American diplomacy and leadership in three key impact areas: geopolitical resilience, U.S. competitiveness, and alliances and partnerships.
Our historic Washington, D.C., campus is at the core of this vision — a trusted space for fostering dialogue across different perspectives. Here, we equip leaders with the insights, networks, and resources to be a force multiplier for diplomacy.
Six centers
One mission of global engagement
Center for Culture and Sports Diplomacy
Mobilizing athletes, artists, and cultural leaders as global connectors.
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Center for Diplomatic Engagement
Accelerating collaboration among the diplomatic corps and U.S. public and private sector leaders.
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Center for Global Leadership
Professional exchanges and leadership development — the largest implementing partner on the IVLP.
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Center for State and Local Diplomacy
Helping governors, mayors, and local officials navigate and shape global dynamics.
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Center for Technology, Innovation and Space
Connecting leaders to navigate the diplomacy of AI, space, and emerging technologies.
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Flagship programs anchor the year at Meridian — each one an on-ramp for leaders to connect with their diplomatic counterparts.
Meridian Diplomacy Forum
The flagship convening of the diplomatic community.
Culturefix
Where culture and creativity meet diplomacy.
Meridian Global Leadership Summit
The annual summit on global leadership.
The Meridian Ball
Washington’s signature diplomatic evening.
Welcome to Washington
Orienting new arrivals to the diplomatic corps.
Global Business Briefings
Dialogue between the diplomatic community and the private sector.
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Our team can point you to the right center or convening.
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Build a more secure, free, and prosperous world
We invite you to join us on this mission and explore our strategy further.