WHAT: Meridian International Center, a nonpartisan center for diplomacy founded in 1960, will host the 2025 Meridian Summit: Shaping Geopolitical Futures, a premier convening of global business executives, policymakers, and diplomats. The half-day event on Friday, October 24 (8:00 AM–12:30 PM) will explore emerging challenges and strategies at the intersection of business and geopolitics.
WHO: Confirmed 2025 Summit speakers and leaders include:
Summit Chairs: General Motors (Corporate Chair), Intel (Global Engagement Chair), Cisco (Innovation Chair).
Ambassador’s Circle Sponsors: Aflac; Intuit; AWS; Microsoft.
President’s Circle Sponsors: Hilton; Philip Morris International.
Mary Barra, Chair and CEO of General Motors, will be receiving the Meridian Corporate Leader Award in absentia.
WHEN: Friday, October 24, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
WHERE: The Gallup Building, 901 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
WHY: The Summit comes at a moment of historic global uncertainty, offering exclusive insights into geopolitical strategy and economic resilience from senior decision-makers. Key discussion themes will include:
RSVP: Members of the media should RSVP by contacting Meridian International Center’s Communications team at communications@meridian.org, or request an invitation here.
PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: The Summit offers rich coverage possibilities. Journalists can arrange interviews with leading corporate and diplomatic figures on site. Photo/video highlights include panel discussions and networking. Please email the team at Communications@Meridian.org for more information.
