The Meridian Corporate Council provides a platform for exchange, dialogue, and networking on key global issues among diplomatic, public, private, and non-profit sector leaders. Through this exchange, members are better equipped to navigate critical challenges and opportunities in a complex international environment. Drawn from wide-ranging sectors, Council Members represent major corporations that are leaders in corporate social responsibility and international initiatives.

As a member of the Council, you and your leadership team will have access to many of our delegations, invitations to programs and seminars, and guaranteed seats at intimate networking events and briefings. This annual investment connects your company with Meridian’s distinguished network of business leaders, public sector officials, and the international diplomatic community. Corporate Council membership benefits include:

• Invitations to exclusive Meridian events and activities.
  Such events include:
  • Global Business@Meridian Downtown – Ambassadorial breakfast series
  • Insights at Meridian: Topical Discussions with DC Ambassadors
  • U.S. Global Leadership Project – briefings and roundtables
  • Meridian Council on Women’s Leadership – programs
  • Art for Cultural Diplomacy – exhibition openings
  • Other high-level networking events and global leadership dinners
• Access to Meridian’s distinguished network of business leaders, public sector officials, and the international diplomatic corps.
• Opportunities to meet and engage with International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants, a network of up-and-coming leaders from around the globe. Former IVLP participants include:
  • More than 100 current and former heads of state
  • More than 10,000 senior government officials
  • More than 20,000 business and civil society leaders
  • More than 30,000 international leadership exchange participants
  • More than 5,000 active journalists and media industry leaders
• Access to tailored programming and exchanges through Meridian’s GlobalConnect division. Meridian works with your business to support ongoing initiatives or design new programs through global leadership trainings and public-private partnerships.
• Recognition on Meridian’s Website and printed materials as a Corporate Partner.
• Tickets to the annual Meridian Ball, which is attended by guests from Fortune 500 companies, foreign embassies, the U.S. Congress, the State Department and other government agencies, and key private and public sector organizations.
• Discounted rate for use of Meridian’s nationally significant historic properties for meetings, dinners, receptions, and seminars.

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Meridian Corporate Council Members