[Name Surname]
Ambassador of [Country] to the United States
Overview
Now in its 15th year, the Meridian Summit convenes heads of state, ambassadors, CEOs, and technology leaders for a full day of plenaries, working sessions, and diplomatic networking. The 2026 theme, Shaping Geopolitical Futures, examines how business and government can build resilient partnerships amid shifting alliances.
Programming covers U.S.–Gulf trade, the space economy, AI governance, supply-chain security, and the role of subnational leaders in foreign policy.
Agenda · October 16, 2026 · All times ET
8:00 AM
Registration & networking breakfast
9:00 AM
Opening plenary: The state of diplomacy in 2026
Welcome from Meridian leadership and a keynote conversation.
10:15 AM
Panel: U.S.–Gulf economic corridors
Ambassadors and investors on trade, energy transition, and sovereign capital.
11:30 AM
Working sessions (choose one)
AI governance · The space economy · Supply-chain security · Subnational diplomacy
12:45 PM
Luncheon & Corporate Diplomacy Award
2:30 PM
Closing plenary: Open Diplomacy in practice
4:00 PM
Diplomatic reception
Speakers
Featured speakers
[Name Surname]
Chief Executive Officer, [Company]
[Name Surname]
Under Secretary, U.S. Department of State
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