The Global Ties U.S. 2024 National Meeting took place March 5-8 and brought together our international exchange Network under the theme, Diplomacy in Action: Raising Community Voices. This premier international exchange gathering brought together over 600 public diplomacy professionals at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA.
International exchange programs have long been a way to humanize foreign affairs as a powerful platform to create a greater sense of civic engagement, community pride, and appreciation of diverse cultural groups. The 2024 theme dove into the critical, socio-cultural impact of our work and served as a call to action to ensure we reflect the rich diversity of the United States.
Videos
Check out the highlight reel below and access the plenary session recordings on our YouTube playlist.
Featuring live music by the Julian Berkowitz Trio from the Closing Plenary & photos by Kristoffer Tripplaar with select contributions from Global Ties U.S. staff, volunteers, and event attendees
Photos
View event photos on Flickr.
Event Highlights
- Read more about distinguished speakers including White House Cabinet Leader Evan Ryan, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy Liz Allen, U.S. Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy Ambassador Nina Hachigian, Assistant Secretary of State Lee Satterfield, and more.
- Learn about the DC Jazz Festival’s presentation of performances by DC-area artists Julian Berkowitz and Kristopher Funn.
- Meet the recipients of the 2024 IVLP Alumni Award for Social Innovation and Change: Zheng Qing Qu of China, and as an honorable mention, Sachiyo Sakaguchi of Japan, for their work empowering youth through civic and community engagement, and training women running for political office. This year, there is also special recognition to Frei Sangil of the Philippines and Connor Clarke of Australia for their pioneering approaches to promote social inclusion.
- Catch up with the 2024 Citizen Diplomat Award recipients: Daisy Khan, Doctor of Ministry, Founder and Executive Director of Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE), and the Rid-All Green Partnership from Cleveland, Ohio. There is also special recognition of Lenneal Henderson, Ph.D., Dean at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Virginia State University.
- Learn more about how the recipients of the 2024 Network Innovation Awards are building stronger communities through inclusive and transformative programming.
- Read the Welcome Message from Bob Lieser, Chair of the 2024 National Meeting Planning Committee.
- Get to know the participants of the 2024 cohort of the Emerging Leaders Program.
Global Ties Network Members
Session materials are available on the Member Portal (login required) of the Global Ties U.S. website.
Evening Receptions
Special thanks to our evening reception hosts, The National Museum of American Diplomacy, Decatur House, Embassy of Estonia, Embassy of Poland, Embassy of Singapore, and Studio Theatre, and the U.S. Department of State for graciously opening their beautiful spaces to the Global Ties Network during the week of March 5-8. We are deeply appreciative for the opportunity to feature these evening events this year.
Thank You #GlobalTies2024 Supporters
Presenting Level
- Capital Communications Group
- Unitas Communications
Ambassador Level
- CliftonLarsonAllen
- DC Jazz Festival
- Meridian International Center
- National Museum of American Diplomacy
- Vicente López-Ibor Mayor
- World Affairs Councils of America
Envoy Level
- American Councils for International Education
- Churchill Hotel
- Club Quarters Hotels Washington DC
- CRDF Global
- FHI 360
- GJJAMS Foundation
- Homewood Suites DC Downtown
- IIE
- International Arts & Artists
- Public Diplomacy Council of America
- World Learning
Diplomat Level
- Awards Limousine
- Congressional Office for International Leadership
- Cultural Vistas
- The Darcy Hotel
- The International Center
- The Lyle
- Westgate Grand Central
- World Affairs Council of Seattle
- Your Part-Time Controller
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.
