THE
MERIDIAN SUMMIT
Connecting leaders at the intersection of business and geopolitics to shape strategies for growth, innovation, and influence.
WHEN: OCTOBER 24, 2025
WHERE: WASHINGTON, D.C.
Join executives, policymakers, and visionaries for first-hand insights on emerging trends and scenario-based forecasts, helping you make informed decisions in a complex and uncertain global landscape.
2025 Summit Themes
2025 Meridian Global Leadership Award Recipient
Mary T. Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer,
General Motors
Mary Barra is Chair and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors. She was elected Chair of the GM Board of Directors in 2016 and has served as CEO of GM since 2014.
Under Barra’s leadership, GM envisions a world with zero crashes, to save lives; zero emissions, so future generations can inherit a healthier planet; and zero congestion, so customers get back a precious commodity – time.
She is focused on creating the best customer experience and strengthening GM’s core vehicle and services business, while also working to deliver transformative technologies such as electrification, autonomous driving and software.
Celebrate Diplomacy. Support Meridian.
Sponsors and special guests of the Summit will continue the conversation later the same evening as part of the 57th Annual Meridian Ball, where guests will attend intimate Ambassador-hosted dinners at embassies, followed by gathering for dancing, dessert, and dialogue at Meridian House, an architectural treasure listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Meridian Ball is one of the most prestigious annual events in Washington, D.C. Now in its 57th year, the Ball brings together public officials – including Cabinet secretaries and members of Congress – with prominent media figures, foreign ambassadors, and representatives from the international business and cultural communities.
The Ball plays a critical role in helping Meridian advance diplomacy and support for its mission.
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The 57th Meridian Ball
Contact Us for More Info
General Enquiries: summit@meridian.org
Partnership Opportunities: corporate@meridian.org
Media Enquiries: communications@meridian.org