World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Global Ties U.S. National Meeting
2023-03-29 - 2023-03-31
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.
The last few years have been extraordinary for our country and the world. We’ve collectively adjusted, again and again, how we work and communicate. Yet through it all, we’ve seen the remarkable strength and resiliency of the people and relationships that are at the core of our Global Ties Network and our international exchange missions. We’ve seen the power of local, national, and global communities in action. All of these are reasons why this year’s theme is (Re)Building Community: Globally & Locally.
From sharing ideas and innovations that are making our organizations stronger, to investing in new leaders and partners who will continue our work into future generations, we are (re)affirming our commitment to citizen diplomacy and (re)building our community, here and around the world. We hope you’ll join us at the Global Ties U.S. 2023 National Meeting to (re)connect, (re)engage, and (re)discover ​the power and potential of our exchange and public diplomacy community.

2024 Global Ties National Meeting in DC
2024-03-05 08:00 - 2024-03-08 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join us March 5-8 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA as we explore Diplomacy in Action: Raising Community Voices through interactive sessions, dynamic keynotes, evening receptions, and more. The registration deadline is Friday, February 23 – secure your spot by January 19 to receive an early-bird discount! Register Here ! If you have questions, check out our FAQs page, and if you don’t find what you need there, reach out to NationalMeeting@GlobalTiesUS.org.
From the Global Ties website:
The Global Ties U.S. National Meeting is the premier annual 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 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.
The 2024 National Meeting theme is Diplomacy in Action: Raising Community Voices.
International exchange programs have long been a way to humanize foreign affairs. They are also a powerful platform to create a greater sense of civic engagement, community pride, and appreciation of diverse cultural groups. This theme dives into the critical, socio-cultural impact of our work and is also a call to action to ensure we’re reflecting the rich diversity of the United States. Exchange programs are for everyone, and by expanding access to global engagement and raising diverse voices, we can make our communities and our world stronger.
By weaving our theme into session programming, we aim to convey how we’re engaging, amplifying, and raising these diverse voices to build community, expand access to global opportunities, and advance our mission to power individuals, communities, and nations to build trust through international exchange.

2026 Council Leadership Meeting
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-10
We are proud to announce that the 2026 Council Leadership Meeting will be hosted by the World Affairs Council of Cincinnati & Northern KY from June 8-10, 2026. Attendees will have the chance to engage in impactful discussions that will spark innovative ideas at their Councils. Save the date to take part in a cross-river experience of culture, ideas & innovation.

2026 Council Leadership Meeting Opening Reception
2026-06-08 17:00 - 19:00 | TQL Stadium
Join the World Affairs Council on June 8th for the 2026 Council Leadership Meeting Opening Reception 5-7 p.m. at TQL Stadium.
There, Jeff Berding, Co-CEO of FC Cincinnati, will discuss making FCC a global brand.
