MEDIA ADVISORY: 2026 Meridian Summit — Shaping American Influence
The 2026 Summit convenes leaders to examine who is shaping American influence in the world right now.
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Meridian Global Leadership Summit
The annual summit convening leaders across business, government, and the diplomatic community. Friday, October 16, 2026, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC — 2026 theme: Shaping American Influence.
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From the Summit stage
Unlocking the State & Local Advantage with Governor of Alaska Mike Dunleavy
Business and trade: how state leadership shapes international engagement.
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Building Resilience in U.S. Cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity on the Summit agenda.
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The agenda
Business, trade, technology, and foreign policy
Summit programming spans geoeconomic confrontations — sovereignty, strategy, and global cooperation — geopolitical bargaining chips in a new global economy, the new geography of industry and supply chain resilience, and more.
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Attend the Summit, the Diplomacy Forum, and Meridian Salons throughout the year.