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.
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Save the Date
The 2025 National Meeting is February 18-21 at The Westin Downtown in Washington, DC.
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 (Nominate here)
- Network Honor Awards, previously the Network Innovation Awards (Nominate here)
- Exchanges Photo Contest (Submit here)
- IVLP Alumni Award for Social Innovation & Change (opening soon)
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities
Demonstrate your leadership in public diplomacy and international exchange by partnering with us as a sponsor and/or exhibitor. Learn more here.
Coming Soon
Call for Volunteers
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.
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.
