About the National Meeting
The Global Ties U.S. National Meeting is the premier gathering of international exchange and public diplomacy professionals and supporters from government agencies, the private-sector, nonprofit organizations, and academia. Held in the Washington, DC-area, the National Meeting brings together participants across three days to gain high-level insights on trends affecting the international exchange and public diplomacy field, engage in in-depth professional development opportunities, and build networks to strengthen our missions focused on citizen engagement in foreign affairs.
Get Involved with #GlobalTies2026
Save the Date
The Global Ties U.S. 2026 National Meeting will take place February 17- 20 at The Westin Downtown DC in Washington, DC.
Submit a Session Proposal
Submit a session proposal HERE by Monday, June 23. All ideas are welcome, whether you’re interested in building nonprofit management skills, telling data driven stories, or something else. Contact NationalMeeting@GlobalTiesUS.org if you want to brainstorm your idea.
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities
Demonstrate your leadership in public diplomacy and international exchange by partnering with us as a sponsor and/or exhibitor. More details coming soon.
National Meeting Award Nominations
Each year at the National Meeting, Global Ties U.S. recognizes leaders in citizen diplomacy and international exchange for outstanding work in our field. The National Meeting awards celebrate how and why exchange programs matter to communities in the United States and abroad.
- Citizen Diplomat Award
- Network Honors
- Exchanges Photo Contest
- IVLP Alumni Award for Social Innovation & Change
Volunteer at the National Meeting
Volunteers support event logistics including registration, setup, and social media. In return, they gain access to sessions, networking opportunities with international exchange leaders, and valuable experience on event management. Application link coming soon.
Questions?
Contact NationalMeeting@GlobalTiesUS.org
The National Meeting is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by Global Ties U.S.
