Meridian Global Dialogue Series: Preview of the IX Summit of the Americas
In the immediate lead-up to the IX Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles June 6-10, 2022, Meridian brought together senior diplomats from the Western Hemisphere and private sector leaders on June 1, 2022 for a preview of the agenda and priorities for the Summit. The group was joined by Juan Gonzalez, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the National Security Council. The conversation was facilitated by Michael Allen, Managing Director, Beacon Global Strategies and Meridian Trustee.
The dynamic breakfast discussion previewed the major themes of the Summit, namely: trade, health, digital transformation, energy and sustainability, rule of law, and economic inclusion. The group devoted time to the contributing factors of and cooperation needed to address migration in the region. Private sector representatives also shared information about the IV CEOs Summit of the Americas, held in partnership between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Department of State.
The program was generously supported by United Airlines.
Juan Gonzalez (NSC) shares valuable insights with guests at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
Ambassador Kirsten Hillman (Embassy of Canada) asks a question at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
Juan Gonzalez (NSC) shares valuable insights with guests at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
[From Left to Right] Juan Gonzalez (NSC), Michael Allen (Beacon Global Strategies, LLC.), and Ambassador Stuart Holliday (Meridian) at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
Attendees listen-in to the ongoing discussion on the upcoming Summit of the Americas, at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan with Ambassador Sonia Guzmán (Embassy of the Dominican Republic) and Ambassador Ivonne A-Baki (Embassy of Ecuador) at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma (Embassy of Mexico) and Ambassador Kirsten Hillman (Embassy of Canada) in conversation at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
Attendees listen to remarks by Ambassador Stuart Holliday at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
Guests networking at the breakfast reception at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
Ambassador Holliday greets Javier Bu Soto (Embassy of Honduras) and Ambassador Andrés Durán Hareau (Embassy of Uruguay) at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar. 269 – Ambassador Wendall Jones (Embassy of the Bahamas) shares his insights with guests at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
Alethea Gordon (GM), and Ambassador Wendall Jones (Embassy of the Bahamas) at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
Juan Gonzalez and Michael Allen (Beacon Global Strategies, LLC.) at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
Ambassador Stuart Holliday (Meridian) chats with Ambassador Wendall Jones (Embassy of the Bahamas) at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
[From Left to Right] Chaitan Jain of United Airlines, Ambassador Jorge Argüello (Embassy of Argentina), Ambassador of Mexico Esteban Moctezuma, and Puru Trivedi at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
Attendees sitting at a U-Shaped table, tuned into the discussion with Juan Gonzalez (Senior Director for Western Hemispheres Affairs at the National Security Council) at Meridian International Center on June 1, 2022. Photo by Kris Tripplaar.
Project summary
| Meridian Global Dialogue Series: Preview of the IX Summit of the Americas | June 2022 |
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| Number of Attendees: | 26 |
| Regions: | Western Hemisphere |
| Countries: | United States, Ecuador, Honduras, Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, Dominican Republic, Canada, Bahamas, Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Chile, Brazil |
| Impact Areas: | Foreign Policy, Business and Trade, Global Health, Energy and the Environment |
| Program Areas: | Diplomatic Engagement |
| Partners: | Diplomatic Corps |
