Meridian Summit 2026
Meridian Summit 2026 is Washington's forum at the intersection of diplomacy, business, and geopolitics.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C.
- Dates
- October 16, 2026
- Venue
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C.
- Attendance
- 250+ curated attendees
TL;DR
- Meridian Summit 2026 takes place on October 16, 2026, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
- The program combines main-stage sessions with invite-only conversations.
- The event reports 250+ curated attendees.
- Sponsors and special guests continue the conversation at the 58th Annual Meridian Ball later the same evening.
About
Meridian Summit is now in its 15th year and is positioned as Washington's definitive forum at the intersection of diplomacy, business, and geopolitics. The 2026 theme, Shaping American Influence, examines American influence at 250 and the architects building it, with insights on emerging trends and scenario-based forecasts for executives, policymakers, and visionaries. The format includes main-stage sessions, invite-only conversations, and continuation at the 58th Annual Meridian Ball with Ambassador-hosted embassy dinners and a gathering at Meridian House.
Who you'll find in the room
Senior executives
Senior executives operating at the intersection of geopolitics and enterprise.
Policymakers
Policymakers engaged with geopolitics and enterprise.
Visionaries
Visionaries focused on geopolitics and enterprise.
Featured speakers
4 listedBrian Ballard
President · Ballard Partners
Deborah M. Lehr
Interim CEO · Meridian International Center
Omar Vargas
Vice President, Global Public Policy · General Motors
Kellee Wicker
Vice President · Meridian Center for Technology, Innovation, and Space
Venue & travel
Venue
U.S. Chamber of Commerce,Questions people ask
8 answeredMeridian Summit 2026 is on October 16, 2026, with the program beginning at 8:00 AM.
The summit reports 250+ curated attendees.
It is held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
Executives, policymakers, and visionaries attend Meridian Summit.
It is worth attending when the sessions match your objectives, the audience fits your networking goals, and the format supports the conversations you need.
Most attendees choose smart business attire for executive and policy settings; confirm any event-specific guidance with the organizer.
Catalyst Conversations are focused discussions where attendees engage with speakers and fellow participants.
The Meridian Ball is the 58th Annual Meridian Ball, held the same evening as the Summit.
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