12th Annual Meridian Global Leadership Summit
2023 Meridian Summit: Global Cooperation in an Era of Strategic Economic Competition
Meridian International Center hosted the 12th Annual Meridian Global Leadership Summit on Friday, October 20 to an in-person audience of nearly 200 diplomatic, business and policy leaders and live global viewership of over 800 at The Gallup Building in Washington, DC. The Summit explored the power and promise of economic diplomacy and public-private partnerships to foster international cooperation in an era of strategic economic competition and technological advancement. Expert panelists discussed the intersection of diplomacy and emerging technology to foster policies that develop trust and allow innovation to flourish, build cyber resilient systems, and devise responsible regulations that ensure transparency and accountability while accelerating economic growth.
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Summit Agenda
MAIN STAGE
- Welcome and Launch of Meridian Center for Corporate Diplomacy: Fred Hochberg, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Meridian International Center; Ambassador Stuart Holliday, Chief Executive Officer, Meridian International Center
- Innovating Partnerships for Impact in Trade and Development: Enoh Ebong, Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency; Don Graves, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce; James Scriven, CEO, IDB Invest; Moderator: Fred Hochberg, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Meridian International Center
- Podium Remarks: Don Graves, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Untapping the Private Sector to Support Developing Nations: Shamina Singh, Founder and President, Center for Inclusive Growth, Mastercard; Moderator: Anna Palmer, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Punchbowl News
- Workforce Cultivation, Retention, and Attraction in Emerging Markets: Aysha House, Vice President for Congressional and Public Affairs, Millenium Challenge Corporation; His Excellency Chibamba Kanyama, Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to the U.S.; Nichole Francis Reynolds, Vice President and Global Head of Government Relations, ServiceNow; Moderator: Anna Gawel, Managing Editor, Devex
- In Conversation: Congresswoman Dina Titus, Member, U.S. House of Representatives (D-NV); Moderator: Ambassador Stuart Holliday, CEO, Meridian
- The Nexus of Food Security and Climate Resilience: Gayle Smith, Chief Executive Officer, ONE Campaign; Moderator: Christina Ruffini, Correspondent, CBS News
- Advancing American Competitiveness while Strengthening Global Relationships: Ambassador Richard Verma, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, U.S. Department of State; Scott Nathan, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation; Moderator: Robert Atkinson, Ph.D., Founder and President, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
- Podium Remarks: Ambassador Richard Verma, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, U.S. Department of State
- Executive Leadership Spotlight: Peter Carter, Executive Vice President for External Affairs, Delta Air Lines; Moderator: Ambassador Stuart Holliday, Chief Executive Officer, Meridian
- Presentation of Meridian Global Leadership Awards: Corporate Leader Award Recipients: Peter Carter, Executive Vice President for External Affairs, Delta Air Lines; Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer, Delta Air Lines (in absentia); Meridian Global Citizen Award Recipient: Yellamaty Arun Daniel Kumar, Founder, Youngistaan Foundation
INNOVATION STAGE
- Nurture the Minnow in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Ovidiu Bujorean, Technical Director, Partnerships and Investments, ACDI VOCA/ AV Ventures; Moderator: Anna Gawel, Managing Editor, Devex
- Multiplier Effect of Youth Development: Yellamaty Arun Daniel Kumar, Founder, Youngistaan Foundation
- America’s Great-Power Opportunity: Revitalizing U.S. Foreign Policy to Meet the Challenges of Strategic Competition: Ali Wyne, Senior Analyst for Global Marco-Geopolitics, Eurasia Group; Moderator: Puru Trivedi, Vice President for External and Corporate Affairs, Meridian International Center
- The Benefit Balancing A.I. Regulation and Innovation: Olivia Igbokwe, Head of U.S. Congressional and Political Affairs, Amazon Web Services (AWS); Dom Delmolino, Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector Technology and Innovation, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Digital Solidarity: International Cyberspace Security Fellowship Case Study: Allan Revote, Vice Consul, Philippine Consulate General, Hong Kong; Moderator: JeeYoung Oh, Director of Threat Management and Operational, Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, U.S. Department of State
- How International Cooperation is Driving scientific Breakthroughs in Public Health: Jacqueline Miller, M.D., Senior Vice President/Therapeutic Area Head for Infectious Diseases, Moderna
Thank you to our partners
Project summary
| 12th Annual Meridian Global Leadership Summit | October 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Attendees: | 200 |
| Impact Areas: | Business and Trade, Entrepreneurship, Food Security, Foreign Policy, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, Civic Engagement, Energy and the Environment |
| Program Areas: | Diplomatic Engagement |
| Partners: | Diplomatic Corps, Individuals/Donors, NGOs, Public Sector, Private Sector |
