VIRTUAL CONVENINGS 2020 Since March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 global crisis, Meridian has harnessed the tools of digital connectivity and doubled down on our convening power to host more than 100 virtual programs with leaders in business, diplo- macy and governments around the world to discuss issues of heightened global importance amid this pandemic and the impacts on the future of international engagement, cooperation and collaboration.

Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Global Perspectives on COVID-19 March 25 A discussion on the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with special remarks from Ambassador John E. Lange, Senior Fellow for Global Health Diplomacy at the United Nations Foundation and often re- ferred to as the “United States Avian Influenza and Pandemic Ambassador.” SPEAKERS: Ambassador John E. Lange, Senior Fellow for Global Health Diplomacy, United Nations Foundation Brittany Masalosalo, Head of International Affairs and Public Policy at 3M His Excellency Ashok Mirpuri, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore Ambassador Nestor Forster, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of Brazil AUDIENCE: 95 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector, 394 total views MEDIA: YouTube Livestream

Insights@Meridian with Acting Secretary of DHS Chad Wolf April 1 An off-the-record briefing from a key member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf, who discussed the steps that his Department is taking to mitigate the spread of the virus, as well as ongoing international and cross-sectoral cooperation and coordination efforts taking place around the world. SPEAKERS: Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf Oscar Munoz, CEO and President of United Airlines Moderated by Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President and CEO of Meridian AUDIENCE: 73 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector

Global Business Briefing with the Ambassadors of Italy and Spain to the U.S. April 2 Exclusive perspectives from the Ambassadors of Italy and Spain to the U.S. on their countries’ COVID-19 response, along with their thoughts on both the short and long term effects of the pandemic in both nations. SPEAKERS: His Excellency Armando Varricchio, Ambassador of Italy to the U.S. His Excellency, Ambassador Santiago Cabanas, Ambassador of Spain to the U.S. Moderated by Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President and CEO of Meridian AUDIENCE: 149 private-sector leaders, 162 total views MEDIA: YouTube Livestream The Washington Post coverage Insights@Meridian with Kellyanne Conway, Senior Counselor to the President Global Business Briefing with EU Head of Trade Tomas Baert April 7 April 17 An off-the-record briefing on the measures that the Trump Administration is taking to counter the Perspectives on the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on trade between the European Union and pandemic and the economic impacts of the coronavirus in the United States, as well as the ongoing United States. multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination efforts taking place at the White House to work with state and SPEAKERS: Tomas Baert, Head of Trade and Agriculture at the EU Delegation to the United States local governments across the country to take action against this virus. Moderated by Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President and CEO of Meridian SPEAKERS: Kellyanne Conway, Assistant to the President and Senior Counselor AUDIENCE: 66 private-sector leaders Moderated by Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President and CEO of Meridian AUDIENCE: 121 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector

Global Business Briefing with the Ambassador of Germany U.S. Constitution: A Living Document April 8 April 16 Perspectives on European solidarity in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as medical, financial and A discussion organized in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and the American Center Moscow, labor market responses from the Government of Germany. focused on the origin and development of the cornerstone of American democracy, the U.S. Constitution, including both the origins of the document as well as its continued evolution and development in the modern SPEAKERS: Her Excellency Emily Haber, Ambassador of Germany Moderated by Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President and CEO of Meridian SPEAKERS: Robert Mathis, former attorney and history teacher AUDIENCE: 80 private-sector leaders AUDIENCE: 9,500 total views, shared by 10 other European embassies MEDIA: Coverage The Washington Post MEDIA: YouTube Livestream

Insights@Meridian with Governors John Kasich and Terry McAuliffe Global Business Briefing with the Ambassador of Mexico April 15 April 22 A bipartisan virtual briefing on the influence of COVID-19 on the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The A discussion organized in partnership with the U.S.–Mexico Foundation that featured perspectives on the conversation addressed how the pandemic has affected and will continue to impact the candidates, parties, Mexican response to COVID-19, as well as COVID-19’s impacts on investments in Mexico and U.S.–Mexico conventions and elections – both primaries and the general election in November. The two governors also relations. discussed the importance of the economy and what voting options might look like on Election Day. SPEAKERS: Her Excellency Martha Bárcena, Ambassador of Mexico to the U.S. SPEAKERS: Former Ohio Governor and 2016 Republican candidate for president, John Kasich Emilio Cadena, President and CEO of Grupo Prodensa and Head of the U.S.–Mexico Foundation Former Governor of Virginia and former DNC Chairman, Terry McAuliffe Moderated by The Honorable Laurie Fulton, Chair of Global Engagement Committee, Meridian Moderated by Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today Board of Trustees AUDIENCE: 128 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector, 261 total views AUDIENCE: 105 private-sector leaders MEDIA: YouTube Livestream USA Today Coverage C-SPAN Coverage

COVID-19 and the Built Environment Insights@Meridian with Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun April 16 April 23 An off-the-record briefing with Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun to discuss his perspective on how A roundtable discussion co-hosted by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC, and COVID-19 is shaping U.S. foreign policy and how the United States is balancing its coordination on pandemic the Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy that highlighted the outcomes of a jointly organized delegation response with the pursuit of its long-term geostrategic interests, relationships with allies and adversaries, in November 2019 to the UAE that included US-based architects, architectural photographers, historians, and economic goals. curators and writers. The program also addressed the impact of COVID-19 on the fields of architecture and architectural photography. SPEAKERS: Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun Ambassador Stephen J. Akard, Director of the Office of Foreign Missions AUDIENCE: 132 attendees; from Brazil to Australia, 30 people tuned in from outside the United States Moderated by Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President and CEO of Meridian MEDIA: YouTube Livestream AUDIENCE: 118 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector, 261 total views CBM Staff Exchanges History of Disinformation April 14 – Present April 24 Meridian has run an in-person IVLP Staff Exchange with the CBM (Community Based Member of Global Ties U.S.) network for several years. In the face of COVID-19 travel restrictions, Meridian turned this in-person A discussion organized in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Paris, focused on the history of disinforma- exchange into virtual convenings. These sessions bring CBM representatives together with Meridian staff to tion tactics used during the Cold War and how those tactics have changed in the post-9/11 era. Pressing discuss programming best practices and share updates on operations, resources and processes. This virtual contemporary questions were also addressed, such as how effective disinformation campaigns are affecting platform has allowed us to expand participation to more CBMs and remain engaged and supportive of the IVLP public opinion and policies, and how new media platforms contribute to or help counter disinformation. network. Since April 14, Meridian has held over 25 virtual staff exchanges with CBMs across the country. SPEAKERS: Vangala Ram, former U.S. diplomat and current professor at the National Intelligence University CBMs engaged: GlobalJax World Affairs Council of Seattle WorldOregon AUDIENCE: Peak of 428 live viewers, 26,000 total viewers across Europe Global Ties Albuquerque WorldChicago Global Ties Miami The International Center, Indianapolis Vermont Council on World Affairs Global Ties Alabama MEDIA: YouTube Livestream Michigan Council for Citizen Diplomacy World Affairs Council St. Louis International Visitors Council of Los Angeles New Orleans Citizen Diplomacy Council Colleagues International Global Ties Detroit World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and World Affairs Council of Maine NC Global Leadership (Greensboro, NC) Northern Kentucky Santa Fe Council on International Relations Columbia Council for Internationals IVLP Virtual Meetings World Affairs Council of Kentucky & International Institute of Buffalo Iowa International Center Southern Indiana Global Ties Kansas City Global Ties San Francisco April 24 – Present Global Ties Arkansas San Diego Diplomacy Council As the COVID-19 crisis began to close offices and interrupt travel in mid-March, the Office of International Visi- tors (OIV) at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) ended all IVLP projects that were in the country Understanding Washington: A Deep Dive into Federalism with Akram Elias on March 12 and took immediate steps to repatriate participants. For the eight Meridian- April 29 implemented IVLP projects that were curtailed, we assisted in getting program participants safely home before Meridian’s first virtual federalism briefing, which provided an overview of the inner workings of the U.S. gov- international air travel restrictions went into place. Once the dust settled, we turned to how best we could sup- ernment system, including the Constitutional decentralization of federal and state levels of government and port and engage the IVLP participants whose programs had been interrupted. Working closely with our partners the evolving role of the branches. This intimate program allowed for newly arrived diplomats to Washington, at the Office of International Visitors, Meridian developed a plan to deliver virtual IVLP meetings, in some cases D.C., to immerse themselves in the complex U.S. federal government structure as quickly as possible, along across multiple time zones, to connect participants with some of the professional resources around the United with an opportunity for them to connect with their counterparts from other countries. States they could not meet in person while on the exchange. As the first virtual IVLP meetings held during this period, these sessions represent our commitment to innovate in the face of challenges, while continuing to SPEAKERS: Akram Elias, President of Capital Communications Group, Inc. promote international person-to-person exchange. Recent virtual IVLP meetings: AUDIENCE: Nine diplomats from countries across the globe, including Afghanistan, Honduras, Ghana, • Multi-Regional Project – Not Too Young to Run – Engaging Youth in the Political Process Ireland, Nigeria, Latvia, Oman and the European Union April 24: Eleven program participants from 10 countries met virtually with a 30-year-old member of the Florida House of Representatives, Alex Andrade, who participated in this project with the help of the Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council in Pensacola, Florida April 28: Nine program participants met virtually with the Political Director at New Hampshire Youth Movement in Manchester, NH, who participated with the The 2020 Election: National Decisions and Unconventional Times help of the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire. April 29 • On Demand/Regional Project/Africa - Combating Infectious Diseases A discussion organized in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy in Paris that May 7: Eight program participants from 5 countries in Western Africa met with research scientists from the Center for Disease Control’s Southeastern Center featured an overview of the 2020 national elections and several factors critical to the U.S. Presidential and of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases at the University of Florida and the University of Miami. The meeting was arranged with help from GlobalJax in Congressional elections. The discussion covered conventional analyses of elections and how 2020 could be Jacksonville, Florida. different. June 15: Eight program participants met with faculty from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. The meeting was arranged with help from the New Orleans Citizen Diplomacy Council SPEAKERS: Steven Billet, Legislative Affairs Program Director at the George Washington University • Single Country Project/Kazakhstan – Political Analysis: Its Role in Policy Formation and Public Discourse AUDIENCE: 22 participants in the Central and Eastern Europe Journalist Fellowship Program (CEEJ), a June 10: Three program participants met virtually with Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program at the Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania. The meeting program of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Paris was arranged with help from Citizen Diplomacy International of Philadelphia • IVLP Gold Star - ADA 30th Anniversary - David Anyaele July 2020: Meridian administered a multi-week project for a Nigerian IVLP Alumnus and disability rights activist which involved over 15 hours of meeting hours with colleagues in several U.S. States. Mr. Anyaele’s project also included a public presentation where he was able to share the impact of his IVLP project. NATO and North Macedonia • Single Country Project/Jordan – Extracurricular Activities for Youth April 30 August, 2020: Eight visitors from the Ministry of Education in Jordan met with representatives from academia and NGOs to discuss policy and practice in A presentation and discussion organized in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Skopje and the American implementing extracurricular activities over the course of one week. The project was arranged in collaboration with WorldBoston and Global Ties Miami. Corner in Tetovo, focused on NATO and its newest member, North Macedonia. The discussion ranged from • Single Country Project/Ukraine - Memorializing History through Education and Museums NATO’s history, its processes and procedures, as well as its role in the world moving forward. August, 2020: Seven museum experts and fundraising professionals met with a variety of museums to discuss best practices in designing and funding muse- SPEAKERS: Larry Chalmer, Professor Emeritus of the U.S. National Defense University ums. The project was arranged with help from Global Ties Alabama and the World Affairs Council of Seattle. MEDIA: YouTube Livestream • Multi-Regional Project - W-GDP Virtual: Overcoming Barriers to Women’s Economic Participation September-October, 2020: Eighteen IVLP alumni of the first Women’s Global Development Partnership (W-GDP) project met virtually with ECA Assistant Secretary Marie Royce, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Kelley Currie, W-GDP Director Mia Mitchell, and others to advance women’s economic empowerment. with Ron Klain, former Chief of Staff for Vice Presidents Insights@Meridian Global Business Briefing with Ambassador Philippe Étienne of France and FedEx Joe Biden and Al Gore CEO Fred Smith May 1 May 11 A discussion on the steps that the U.S. and international community are taking to manage the pandemic, Perspectives on the French response to COVID-19, in discussion with Mr. Fred Smith and Mr. Rajesh with a focus on lessons learned from Klain’s time at the White House. Klain, who served as White House Subramaniam of FedEx who offered private sector perspectives. Ebola Response Coordinator (2014–15), discussed approaches for future cooperation on global health and national security, as well as the potential impacts of the pandemic on the upcoming presidential election. SPEAKERS: His Excellency Philippe Étienne, Ambassador of France to the United States Fred Smith, CEO of FedEx SPEAKERS: Ron Klain, former Chief of Staff for Vice Presidents Joe Biden and Al Gore and White House Ebola Rajesh Subramaniam, President and COO of FedEx Response Coordinator (2014–15) Moderated by Mary Louise Kelly, host of NPR’s All Things Considered AUDIENCE: 92 private-sector leaders AUDIENCE: 93 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector MEDIA: YouTube Livestream The Well News Coverage U.S. Elections: Campaigning Amid the Pandemic Insights@Meridian with Senator Tim Kaine May 5 May 12 A discussion with staff and students of Southern Denmark University – organized in partnership with the A discussion on ongoing foreign policy issues and how they have been affected by COVID-19. The conversa- U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen – focused on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on campaigning for the tion covered the pandemic’s effect on U.S. immigration and alliance participation, as well as the importance upcoming U.S. elections in a program organized in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen. of balancing foreign policymaking power between the legislative and executive branches. This presentation included discussion on effects on local, state and national campaigns as well as election SPEAKERS: Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) logistics. Moderated by Julie Pace, Washington Bureau Chief, Associated Press SPEAKERS: Brian Brox, Associate Professor of Political Science at Tulane University AUDIENCE: 92 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector AUDIENCE: 26,000 total views MEDIA: YouTube Livestream Reuters Coverage MEDIA: YouTube Livestream

Hip-Hop Diplomacy: Next Level Live! Journalists Facing the COVID-19 May 7 May 12 A discussion organized in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia to celebrate Press Freedom Day. The Next Level Live! – a four-part virtual series and extension of the Next Level global hip-hop diplomacy exchange conversation focused on journalists’ safety during the pandemic, the future of the media beyond COVID-19 program organized in partnership with and with support from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at and combating disinformation amid a global health crisis. the U.S. Department of State and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – featured discussions on the power of hip-hop to connect people around the world with exclusive performances from Next Level artists. SPEAKERS: Judith Matloff, American writer, journalism professor and media safety advocate SPEAKERS: Next Level Director, Junious Brickhouse AUDIENCE: 1,043 views Next Level Founding Director Mark Katz Next Level alumni MC Toni Blackman and beatmaker DiViNCi AUDIENCE: 112 attendees, including 12 from outside the U.S. MEDIA: YouTube Livestream

Insights@Meridian Pulse Check: How International Businesses are Reacting American Journalism: Powering Self Governance to COVID-19 May 13 May 8 A presentation organized in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy in Paris on An exploration of how businesses are responding to the multitude of government policies and consumer the role of and protections for journalists within the U.S. constitution and as a function of democracy. The trends related to the pandemic. The conversation addressed supply chains, employment and worker health. discussion covered free speech, journalistic ethics and accountability, and challenges for journalism in a changing field. SPEAKERS: Leila Afas, Director of International Public Policy at Toyota Motors North America Tiffany Atwell, Global Government & Industry Affairs Leader at Corteva Agriscience SPEAKERS: Charles Self of 227 International, LLC, and the University of Oklahoma Fred Humphries, Corporate Vice President of U.S. Government Affairs at Microsoft AUDIENCE: 25 participants in the Central and Eastern Europe Journalist Fellowship Program (CEEJ), a Mark Isakowitz, Vice President of U.S. Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google program of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy in Paris Moderated by Brad Knox, Senior Vice President & Counsel of Federal Relations for Aflac, and Meridian Trustee AUDIENCE: 61 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector Dance Diplomacy: Global Arts Perspectives on COVID-19 Europe and China in the times of COVID-19 May 14 May 21 A high-level virtual program of Artistic Directors of major ballet companies from across the globe discuss- A presentation organized in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Madrid and the U.S. Consulate in Barcelo- ing how to best lead dance and performing arts organizations through the COVID-19 crisis. The program na. Professor Philippe LeCorre joined the Barcelona Institute of International Studies to discuss the complex included performances by dancers of Alvin Ailey II, Hong Kong Ballet and American Ballet Theatre as well as relationship between EU nations and an increasingly ambitious China. The discussion touched on how the internationally acclaimed choreographer Jessica Lang. COVID-19 has further complicated relations between these nations. SPEAKERS: Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director, American Ballet Theatre SPEAKERS: Professor Philippe LeCorre, Fellow at the Belfer Center and Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy Julie Kent, Artistic Director, The Washington Ballet School’s Mossavar-Rahmani Center on Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School Ted Brandsen, Director, Dutch National Ballet Moderated by Septime Webre, Artistic Director, Hong Kong Ballet AUDIENCE: Approximately 370 attendees MEDIA: YouTube Livestream How to Lose the Information War Next Level Live! May 14 May 21 A presentation organized in partnership with The Wilson Center focused on the current climate of dis- and The second of a four-part virtual dialogue and performance series with Next Level Director Junious Brick- misinformation, covering how dis- and misinformation is spread, why actors spread it, and what we can do house and Next Level Founding Director & Professor of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel to combat this challenge. Hill, Mark Katz and performances by Next Level alumni dancer Ryan “Future” Webb and DJ Skeme Richards.

SPEAKERS: Nina Jankowicz of The Wilson Center SPEAKERS: Next Level Director, Junious Brickhouse Next Level Founding Director Mark Katz 36 attendees AUDIENCE: Next Level alumni dancer Ryan “Future” Webb and DJ Skeme Richards MEDIA: YouTube Livestream AUDIENCE: 86 attendees MEDIA: YouTube Livestream

Insights@Meridian with Antony Blinken Producing a Regional Show May 19 May 27 A discussion with Antony Blinken, a leading voice on international affairs and foreign policy advisor to Vice A program produced in partnership the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy in Paris and GlobalTies President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, on a range of global issues and how they might be handled Detroit, featuring Sandra Svoboda of Great Lakes Now, a regional public TV program, who spoke about the under a Biden Administration. The conversation also examined the U.S. COVID-19 response and how it has start up and operations of this regional program that covers issues relating to the entire Great Lakes region, impacted the U.S. role on the international stage. and current and future challenges. SPEAKERS: Antony Blinken, Foreign Policy Advisor at Biden For President and former Deputy Secretary of State SPEAKERS: Sandra Svoboda, Program Director, Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television Moderated by Margaret Brennan, Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent at CBS News AUDIENCE: 19 participants in the Central and Eastern Europe Journalist Fellowship Program (CEEJ), a AUDIENCE: 190 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector program of the U.S. Department of State and U.S Embassy in Paris MEDIA: YouTube Livestream CBS News Coverage

Global Business Briefing with Assistant Secretaries Valerie Boyd and Sam How to Combat Disinformation During the Pandemic Using Data Visualization Kaplan of the Department of Homeland Security May 28 May 21 In cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Skopje, Dr. Joel Selanikio joined an audience from North Macedonia to discuss data sources, data quality, data reporting and the power of misinformation and more in coping Exclusive perspectives on cyber policy, security, resiliency and the international scope of work for the De- with the COVID-19 pandemic. partment of Homeland Security amid COVID-19. SPEAKERS: Dr. Joel Selanikio, Attending Pediatrician and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Georgetown SPEAKERS: Assistant Secretary Valerie Boyd, U.S. Department of Homeland Security University Hospital Assistant Secretary Sam Kaplan, U.S. Department of Homeland Security MEDIA: YouTube Livestream AUDIENCE: 72 private-sector leaders Global Business Briefing with Ambassador Daniel Mulhull of Ireland One Nation, Many Approaches: How Mayors are Tackling the Crisis May 29 June 4 A conversation with Ambassador Mulhall on the future of U.S.–Ireland economic relations post COVID-19 An Insights@Meridian panel discussion featuring mayors for a program focused on how cities are re-opening along with the private sector response by Frank Bisignano, President and CEO of Fiserv. across the country. The bipartisan panel provided insight on the health and safety measures, as well as the SPEAKERS: His Excellency Daniel Mulhall, Ambassador of Ireland to the U.S. economic factors that they are taking into consideration as they roll out local regulations and enforcement. Frank Bisignano, President and CEO of Fiserv SPEAKERS: Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, City of Lincoln, Nebraska AUDIENCE: 55 private-sector leaders Mayor David Holt, City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Mayor Paul Kanitra, Burough of Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey Moderated by Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President and CEO of Meridian AUDIENCE: 51 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector MEDIA: YouTube Livestream

Virtual American Studies: Literature Citizen Journalism May 29 June 4 In a presentation organized in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, author Cristina Lee joined Journalism professor Vince Gonzalez joined the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw to share stories, emphasize the Turkish university students to discuss her work, weaving in themes of the importance of diversity in a cross importance of participatory journalism/street reporting, and provide tips/techniques to future, budding citizen section of American Studies issues - literature, culture, mobility, and freedom of expression. journalists. SPEAKERS: Cristina Lee, Author and Head of the Ambassador Program at Hostwriter, an organization that SPEAKERS: Vince Gonzalez, Professor of Professional Practice, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, and helps journalists to easily collaborate across borders Associate Director for Journalism Graduate Programs at the University of South Carolina at Annenberg

Challenges and Opportunities for South Asian Economies in the Time of Next Level Live! COVID-19 June 11 June 2 The third program of a four-part virtual dialogue and performance series with Next Level Director Junious Dr. Irfan Nooruddin joined the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi to discuss the efforts of governments across South Brickhouse and Next Level Founding Director & Professor of Music at the University of North Carolina at Asia to address the COVID-19 crisis, and the potential positive and negative outcomes that may result from Chapel Hill, Mark Katz and performances by Next Level alumni. these actions. SPEAKERS: Next Level Director, Junious Brickhouse Next Level Founding Director Mark Katz SPEAKERS: Dr. Irfan Nooruddin, Professor of Indian Politics at Georgetown University and Director of Next Level alumni dancer Melanie Aguirre and Beatboxer Baba Israel Georgetown University’s India Initiative AUDIENCE: 56 attendees MEDIA: YouTube Livestream

Global Business Briefing with the Ambassadors of the Philippines and Impact of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic on U.S.–India Relations Vietnam to the U.S. June 16 June 3 In collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, Senior Research Fellow Tanvi Madan will discuss the A discussion on the ASEAN response to COVID-19 economic recovery along with Vietnam’s and the Philip- immediate future of U.S.–India relations during and post the COVID-19 pandemic. pines’ response to the pandemic. SPEAKERS: Tanvi Madan, Senior Fellow in the Project on International Order and Strategy in the Foreign Policy Program and Director of The India Project at the Brookings Institution SPEAKERS: His Excellency Jose Manuel Romualdez, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the U.S. His Excellency Ha Kim Ngoc, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. AUDIENCE: 65 private-sector leaders Global Business Briefing with Ambassador Jeffrey Gerrish, Deputy USTR Countering Disinformation During the Coronavirus Pandemic June 10 June 23 Ambassador Jeffrey Gerrish, Deputy United States Trade Representative, shared an update on global trade Sree Sreenivasan will join the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi to discuss how disinformation has spread through- insights given the context of COVID-19, along with other perspectives on the priorities of the U.S. Trade out India and the world during the coronavirus pandemic and what can be done to combat it. Representative’s office. SPEAKERS: Sree Sreenivasan, Marshall Loeb Visiting Professor of Digital Innovation at Stony Brook School of SPEAKERS: Ambassador Jeffrey Gerrish, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Journalism AUDIENCE: 57 private-sector leaders

The Power of Diplomacy: A Conversation with Ambassador Capricia Marshall Next Level Live! June 16 June 25 As a leading voice on international affairs and diplomatic engagements, Ambassador Marshall, discussed The final program of a four-part virtual dialogue and performance series with Next Level Director Junious the importance of protocol and diplomacy in times of crisis, as well as ways in which protocol will need to Brickhouse and Next Level Founding Director & Professor of Music at the University of North Carolina at adapt to a virtual world. Moderated by award-winning journalist and best-selling author Claire Shipman, the Chapel Hill, Mark Katz and performances by Next Level alumni. conversation also highlighted lessons outlined in Ambassador Marshall’s new book, “Protocol: The Power of SPEAKERS: Next Level Director, Junious Brickhouse Diplomacy and How to Make it Work for You.” Next Level Founding Director Mark Katz SPEAKERS: Ambassador Capricia Marshall, former Chief of Protocol of the United States Next Level alumni MC Divinity Roxx and MC George “G” Yamazawa AUDIENCE: 38 attendees AUDIENCE: 82 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector YouTube Livestream MEDIA: Washington Examiner Coverage YouTube Livestream MEDIA:

Global Business Briefing with the Ambassador of Japan Global Business Briefing with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia June 23 June 30 A discussion with Ambassador Shinsuke Sugiyama on the future of U.S.-Japanese relations post COVID-19 A discussion on the future of U.S.-Saudi relations post COVID-19 and current initiatives being undertaken by and current public-private health care initiatives being undertaken. the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. SPEAKERS: His Excellency Shinsuke Suigyama, Ambassador of Japan to the United States SPEAKERS: Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the Mr. Kabir Nath, CEO and President of Otsuka United States AUDIENCE: 63 private-sector leaders AUDIENCE: 65 private-sector leaders

A Conversation with USAID Acting Administrator John Barsa Global Business Briefing with Her Excellency Kirsten Hillman June 23 July 7 A conversation with USAID Acting Administrator, John Barsa on the Agency’s important role in leading the U.S. Her Excellency Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, will discuss USMCA and global humanitarian response to COVID-19 and its commitment of over $1 billion allocated towards combating U.S.-Canada relations. this unprecedented global crisis. SPEAKERS: Her Excellency Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States SPEAKERS: John Barsa, Acting Administrator at USAID Moderated by Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President and CEO of Meridian Moderated by Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President and CEO of Meridian AUDIENCE: 64 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector Global Business Briefing with Kate Kalutkiewicz Diplocraft – The Race for a Vaccine: How Industry Government, and July 8 International Organizations Are Innovating Survival Ms. Kate Kalutkiewicz, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Trade Policy, will join Meridi- July 16 an for a virtual convening to discuss trade insights amid COVID-19. A discussion featuring U.S. government, pharmaceutical, and trade experts on how public and private sec- SPEAKERS: Ms. Kate Kalutkiewicz, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Trade Policy tors are working together to fast-track the development and distribution of possible vaccines and explore the Moderated by Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President and CEO of Meridian investments that are required for deal with this global crisis

Why Museums Matter? Insights@Meridian with Congresswoman Karen Bass and Minnesota Attorney July 9 General Keith Ellison on Racial Injustice Movement and Police Reforms The program explored the important role museums play in our communities and what the world stands to July 17 lose if museums did not exist in a post-COVID landscape and speakers discussed innovative approaches Meridian hosted Representative Karen Bass (D-CA), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus alongside museums are undertaking around the world to engage audiences and sustain activities. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to reflect on the civil unrest that has swept the nation in the past SPEAKERS: Kaywin Feldman, Director of the National Gallery of Art couple of months, and provide the context needed to understand the deep-rooted frustration behind the pro- Chong Siak Ching, CEO of the National Gallery of Singapore tests that erupted across the country. The conversation will explore the many police reform measures being Franklin Sirmans, Director of the Perez Art Museum Miami proposed both at the national and local levels, and what this continued momentum means for the country. Moderated by Heidi Zuckerman, Founder of HiZ.art and former CEO & Director of Aspen Art Museum SPEAKERS: Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) Keith Ellison, Attorney General of Minnesota AUDIENCE: 135 attended MEDIA: YouTube Livestream PBS News Hour

Meridian Center for Diplomatic Engagement Virtual Networking Reception DIPLOMACY IN THE ZOOM ERA: MULTILATERAL, BILATERAL AND COMMERCIAL on Trade PERSPECTIVES July 9 July 23 The evening program will feature remarks from Peter Haas, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the A wide-ranging conversation with Meridian’s Rising Leaders Council members on how the global pandemic Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs and then serve as an interactive networking platform for attendees has transformed the ways governments work together and how the private sector engages governments. to exchange ideas and forge new connections. SPEAKERS: Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General Gerry Diaz Bartolome, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Argentina SPEAKERS: Peter Haas, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Hreinn Palsson, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Iceland Kezia McKeague, Director, Latin America Practice, McLarty Associates Moderated by RLC Co-Chair Ben Chang, Deputy VP for Communications & Spokesperson for Princeton University and a former U.S. diplomat. AUDIENCE: 127 attendees with an average view time of 48 minutes 88 views on YouTube Livestream and an average watch time of six minutes Global Business Briefing with Congressman Earl Blumenauer and EU Member MERIDIAN HUDDLE WITH DEVASHISH DHAR, PUBLIC POLICY SPECIALIST AT of Parliament Bernd Lange THE OFFICE OF THE VICE CHAIRMAN, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA July 15 Congressman Earl Blumenauer and EU Member of Parliament Bernd Lange will join Meridian for a virtual July 23 conversation to discuss the next steps in the EU-U.S. trade partnership. Devashish Dhar, Public Policy Specialist at the Office of the Vice Chairman, Government of India will be joining Meridian for an exclusive dialogue to give policy updates from NITI Aayog, the policy think tank of the SPEAKERS: Congressman Early Blumenauer (D-OR) Government of India. European Union Member of Parliament Bernd Lange Moderated by Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President and CEO of Meridian SPEAKERS: Devashish Dhar, Public Policy Specialist, NITI Aayog, Government of India

MEDIA: YouTube Livestream Insights@Meridian with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft Global Business Breifing with Dr. Rania Al-Mashat July 30 September 15 Ambassador Kelly Craft discussed how the U.S. is approaching its responsibilities for the upcoming UN Gen- The Meridian Corporate Council, in partnership with SAS Institute, hosted Her Excellency Dr. Rania Al- eral Assembly, where world leaders will be gathering virtually for the first time in its 75-year history. She also Mashat, Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation. “The COVID-19 crisis has shown that there is not a discussed the pressing foreign policy issues that are taking place at the UN as the COVID-19 crises continues single country that is by itself. In economic terms, countries and economies are connected,” Dr. Mashat said to dominate the headlines and how the pandemic has created unprecedented challenges to UN peacekeeping on the importance of multilateralism. She asserted that top priority issues for the country include gender missions around the world. parity, sustainable energy, and the U.S.-Egypt relationship amid COVID-19. SPEAKERS: Kelly Caft, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations SPEAKERS: Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation AUDIENCE: 113 attendees MEDIA: YouTube Livestream

Insights@Meridian with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Covering COVID Globally: Changes in Reporting, Newsrooms and Press Freedoms. September 23 September 2 Meridian hosted a Insights@Meridian with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. In conversation with Lulu The Meridian Global Journalism Initiative hosted a virtual roundtable discussion on how covering the news in the Garcia-Navarro, NPR’s host of Weekend Edition Sunday and Up First, Mayor Bowser discussed a wide range pandemic era has changed in nature along with the composition of newsrooms and global bureaus, and what the of issues impacting the District including the city’s ongoing COVID response, D.C. statehood, the widespread near-to long-term implications are for journalists around the world. A Diplocraft program, the dialogue served as demonstrations against police violence, and resources for embassies looking to safely reopen. the kick-off event for Meridian’s new platform for international journalists and communicators to connect, gain SPEAKERS: Mayor Muriel Bowser, Washington D.C. insights and exchange perspectives on the news of the day and critical issues in global media and journalism. Lulu Garcia-Navarro, NPR host of Weekend Edition Sunday and Up First SPEAKERS: Dr. Courtney Radsch, Committee to Protect Journalists Global Spokesperson for Press Freedoms Matthew Kaminski, POLITICO editor in chief; MEDIA: YouTube Livestream Nadia Bilbassy, Washington Bureau Chief, Al Arabiya AUDIENCE: 118 attendees Moderated by Shaila Manyam, Senior Vice President of International Public Affairs for Burson Cohn & Wolfe, also a former U.S. Embassy spokesperson and foreign service officer. Global Business Breifing with Argentinian Ambassador Jorge Argüello Meridian Corporate Council Presents: 2020 Election Day Roadmap with September 10 Cogent Strategies The Meridian Corporate Council hosted His Excellency Jorge Arguello, Ambassador of Argentina to the United September 25 States, for a discussion on US-Argentina relations and the economic outlook for 2021. The Meridian Corporate Council, in partnership with Cogent Strategies, held a ‘2020 Election Day Roadmap’ SPEAKERS: His Excellency Jorge Arguello, Ambassador of Argentina to the United States to discuss the current state of the 2020 Presidential, Senatorial, and House races, which included deep-dives into campaign strategy and finances. AUDIENCE: 43 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector

A Advancing International Commerce, Competition and Consumer Protection Women’s Economic Empowerment Panel September 11 October 2 Federal Trade Commissioner Phillips described the mandate of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and how this Meridian International Center, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for In- U.S. government agency works with foreign counterparts to support its national competition, consumer protection ternational Development (USAID), host a virtual discussion on the private sector’s role in the Women’s Global missions and also explained how FTC promotes convergence and cooperation on enforcement and policy issues Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative. through its international engagements, and how the agency contributes to U.S trade agreements. He was joined by Teresa Moreira who shared her experiences collaborating with the FTC in her current role and previously as SPEAKERS: The Honorable Marie Royce, Assistant Secretary of Educational and Cultural Affairs Consumer Director-General of Portugal and Member of the Board of the Portuguese Competition Authority. The Honorable Kelley Currie, Ambassador-at-Large on Global Women’s Issues The Honorable Michelle Bekkering, Assistant Administrator for Economic Growth, Education, and SPEAKERS: Noah Phillips, Federal Trade Commissioner (FTC) Environment at USAID Teresa Moreira, Head of the Competition and Consumer Policies Branch at the United Nations Ann Cairns, Executive Vice-Chair at Mastercard, for the conversation MEDIA: YouTube Livestream Diplocraft – Staying Afloat in the Wake of a Pandemic: Mental Wellness Diplocraft – Elections Networking Event: Engage with American Voters Outside of and COVID-19 the Washington Beltway October 8 October 19 Meridian Diplocraft program focused on understanding how the pandemic has negatively impacted global The Meridian Center for Diplomatic Engagement hosted a conversation is partnership with WorldDenver to mental health and how to shape effective multilateral responses to meet the growing demand for quality men- connect foreign diplomats based in Washington with American voters for a candid discussion of the major is- tal health services. This program was held in partnership and with generous support from Sahouri Insurance. sues in advance of the election. Conversation focused on the priorities for voters in the local, state, and federal SPEAKERS: Dr. Amanda Clinton, Senior Director of the Office of Global Affairs at the American Psychological elections and perspectives on Colorado’s mail-in voting process. Association (APA) Dr. Peter Mills, Medical Director at CIGNA Taweel Tawil, Vice President of Sahouri Global Health MEDIA: YouTube Livestream

Global Business Briefing with U.S. Ambassador to the African Union, Jessica Diplocraft – Preparing for the Next Global Health Crisis: The Rise of Lapenn and H.E. Albert Muchanga, Commissioner for Trade and Industry of Antimicrobial Resistance the AUC October 20 October 9 Meridian Center for Diplomatic Engagement in partnership with Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) hosted a virtual discussion with experts in the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) field focused The Meridian Corporate Council is pleased to host The Honorable Jessica Lapenn, U.S. Ambassador to the on the global impact of AMR on health security, actions and investments needed from public and private sectors, African Union, and His Excellency Albert Muchanga, Commissioner for Trade and Industry of the AUC for a and highlighted national strategies from countries leading the way in AMR policy. discussion on U.S.-Africa trade and investment. AUDIENCE: 28 members of the foreign diplomatic corps and private sector SPEAKERS: The Honorable Jessica Lapenn, U.S. Ambassador to the African Union His Excellency Albert Muchanga, Commissioner for Trade and Industry of the AUC

COVID-19 and the World of Entertainment Global Business Briefing with H.E. Nomaindiya Cathleen Mfeketo, Ambassador October 15 of South Africa to the U.S. This virtual program highlighted what the entertainment industry is doing to mitigate COVID-19’s impact on October 20 production, distribution, talent procurement, and industry best practices while also examining the implica- The Meridian Corporate Council in partnership with Oracle hosted H.E. Nomaindiya Cathleen Mfeketo for a tions of immigration restrictions and labor issues. conversation on the future of the relationship between the United States and South Africa. SPEAKERS: Karim Lesina, Senior Vice President, International External and Regulatory Affairs, AT&T DeDe Lea, Executive Vice President, Global Public Policy and Government Relations, ViacomCBS SPEAKERS: Her Excellency Nomaindiya Cathleen Mfeketo, Ambassador of South Africa to the United States Phil Tahtakran, Head of Federal Government Affairs, NBCU Comcast/NBCUniversal Moderated by Ambassador Charles Rivkin, CEO, Motion Picture Association

Global Business Briefing with H.E. Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Pakistani Minister of Finance and Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Insights@Meridian with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson October 19 October 27 The Meridian Center for Diplomatic Engagement hosted Insights@Meridian program with Arkansas Governor The Meridian Corporate Council hosted H.E. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh for a discussion on closer economic ties Asa Hutchinson. In conversation with Ambassador Stuart Holliday, the Republican Governor discussed the between Pakistan and the U.S. private sector. state response to the pandemic, mail-in voting, and foreign investment. SPEAKERS: His Excellency Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Pakistani Minister of Finance and Advisor to the Prime Minister SPEAKERS: Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas on Finance and Revenue Moderated by Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President and CEO of Meridian Insights@Meridian with NAACP President Derrick Johnson DIPLOMACY X DESIGN November 10 November 19 Meridian hosted a virtual Insights@Meridian with NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson who shared his The Meridian Council, in collaboration with the National Museum of Women in the Arts, shifted gears for perspectives on the election, Black voter turnout, the impact of the racial justice movement on the elections, Diplomacy X Design, a virtual panel of four innovative leaders in fashion discussed the role of Fashion in and what the next Administration, Congress, and new Supreme Court may mean for civil rights. He also dis- Diplomacy. cussed the NAACP’s historic and continued efforts to strengthen democratic practices in the United States and SPEAKERS: Wes Gordon, creative director, Carolina Herrera provide equal opportunities for all citizens. Mara Hoffman, founder and creative director, Mara Hoffman SPEAKERS: Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO Abrima Erwiah, co-founder and co-creative director of Studio One Eighty Nine Moderated by Teresa Wiltz, Editor at POLITICO Aurora James, founder and creative director, Brother Vellies. MEDIA: YouTube Livestream Moderated by Vanessa Friedman, New York Times Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic MEDIA: YouTube Livestream

Diplocraft – Safely Restoring International Air Travel Misinformation and the Media: A Post-Election Debrief November 24 November 17 This program is part of our Meridian Global Journalism Initiative, which builds on our 20-year history of inter- This interactive session in partnership with United Airlines, will explore the future of air travel and how national journalism work while strengthening our commitment to democracy, global security and combating airlines can create safe and efficient air transportation systems that address the public health risks of disinformation in the U.S. and around the world. A panel of technology, journalism and security experts exam- COVID-19, an effort that will require the collaborative effort from governments, the private sector, and public ined the rise of social media and its influence on civic discourse and the global information marketplace, and SPEAKERS: Joel Szabat, Acting Under Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation reflect on the lessons learned from this election cycle for democracies around the world. Pradeep Fernandes, Vice President for Strategy, Boeing SPEAKERS: Yael Eisenstat, Real Facebook Oversight Board member, National Security Advisor to Presi- Dr. Luis Gonzalez, Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Abbott Rapid Diagnostics dent-elect Joe Biden and a diplomat Moderated by Rodney Slater, Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ben Smith, New York Times media columnist Joie Chen, Senior Adviser & Faculty for Poynter Institute MEDIA: YouTube Livestream

Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) Virtual Alumni Reunion INSIGHTS@MERIDIAN: Preparing for a Biden White House November 17-20 December 4 In partnership with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Meridian hosted Meridian hosted a virtual Insights@Meridian held in collaboration with international law firm Squire Patton the first-ever (Virtual) Alumni Reunion of the Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP). Members of the Boggs. Through a moderated conversation and Q&A the speakers highlighted opportunities for bipartisan PAYLP Alumni Community came together for four days of inclusive networking, skill-building workshops, cooperation and renewed global engagement as the U.S. transitions to a Biden Administration. inspirational speakers, and opportunities to reconnect with diverse american host communities from Hunts- ville, Alabama to Seattle, Washington. The event culminated with each participant making a PAYLP Pledge SPEAKERS: Hon. John Boehner, 53rd Speaker of the House of Representatives that outlines their renewed commitment to community engagement and collaboration. Hon. Joe Crowley, Congressman NY-14, 1999-2019 Hon. Rodney E. Slater, Secretary of Transportation, 1997-2001. MEDIA: YouTube Moderated by Toni G. Verstandig, Founder of Prospect Global, LLC MEDIA: YouTube Livestream

Insights@Meridian with House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn Understanding Washington: A Deep Dive Into Federalism November 18 December 10 House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) shared his perspective on the results and aftermath of the Pres- idential and Congressional elections. Through a moderated conversation and Q&A, he discussed how the The session brought together members of the foreign diplomatic corps to hear from Ambassador Fay election results will impact the Congressional makeup and leadership changes, policy priorities to expect Hartog-Levin, former U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands (2009-2011) and Meridian Center for Diplomatic from the 117th Congress and the Administration, the important role that African Americans played in this Engagement Advisory Committee Member. The briefing provided an overview of the inner workings of the year’s elections. U.S. government system. SPEAKERS: Jim Clyburn, House Majority Whip (D-SC) SPEAKERS: Her Excellency Fay Hartog-Levin, former U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands (2009-2011) Moderated by Josh Resnik, Chief Content Officer and Publisher of CQ Roll Call AUDIENCE: 14 members of the foreign diplomatic corps The World Post-COVID: The Role of the OECD & Trans-Atlantic Cooperation with OECD Secretary General-Candidate, Cecilia Malmström December 16 The Meridian Corporate Council hosted Cecilia Malmström, OECD Secretary-General Candidate and Former EU Trade Commissioner, for a virtual discussion on the future of the multilateral relationships with the OECD and a broad range of topics for 2021. She also discussed her priorities if nominated for the Secretary-General position, and her vision for keeping the OECD relevant moving forward.

SPEAKERS: Cecilia Malmström, OECD Secretary-General Candidate and Former EU Trade Commissioner Moderated by His Excellency Mark Brzezinski, U.S. Ambassador to Sweden MEDIA: YouTube Livestream