Pre-registration is required for all events.  On site registration is unavailable.

The Summit will officially kick off with a by-invitation Welcome Reception on the evening of Sunday, May 19. We recommend arranging your travel to arrive at the event venue, located near The Wharf in Washington, DC, by no later than 7:00 PM ET on May 19.

Plenary and break-out sessions will kick off the next morning, Monday, May 20 at 9:00 AM ET through 5:15 PM ET at Hilton Washington DC National Mall – The Wharf (480 L’Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC 20024). We will reconvene for an awards ceremony that evening at 7:00 PM ET.

Tuesday, May 21 is our Summit Hill Day, which will include a half day of meetings on Capitol Hill.

All attendees are responsible for arranging and covering the full cost of their lodging in Washington, DC.  We recommend booking lodging for check-in on May 19, 2024, and check-out on May 21, 2024. Rooms are available at the Summit hotel by clicking here. Please click “Edit Stay” in the top right corner of the page to select your preferred check-in and check-out dates.Guests may also call the Hilton Reservation Center phone line at 202-484-1000.

Sunday, May 19:

5:00 PM: By Invitation National Committee Dinner

7:00 PM: Check-In Desk Opens

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Foreign Policy for America Welcome Reception

Monday, May 20:

7: 30 AM: Check-In Desk Opens

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: By Invitation NextGen Breakfast

9:00 AM – 10:20 AM: Plenary Session One

• Welcome Remarks

10:20 AM – 10:30 AM: Break

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Morning Breakout Sessions

• Budget is Policy: Appropriations 101: The past year has seen unprecedented challenges for Congress in fulfilling its most fundamental responsibility, appropriating funds to keep the Federal Government operating. With the long-delayed passage of the FY2024 Appropriations Acts and the National Security Supplemental package, attention now turns to the Biden Administration’s FY 2025 budget request.  This special conversation will explore how the appropriations process is supposed to work, how it actually works, and what the prospects are for fully resourcing our diplomatic and development tools for fiscal year 2025.  
• The Crisis in Sudan: Sudan is embroiled in a devastating civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Now entering its second year, this conflict has triggered the world’s largest internal displacement crisis and is precipitating catastrophic food insecurity across the region. U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello will discuss the role the U.S. can play in meeting the immediate humanitarian needs of the Sudanese people and, ultimately, charting a path toward a civilian, democratic government.
• Strengthening Democracy in the Western Hemisphere: With concerns about a global democratic recession on the rise, reinvesting in the strength and stability of democratic institutions in the Western Hemisphere is critical. At the 2022 Summit of the Americas, regional leaders came together to make meaningful commitments to democracy and the rule of law, but more remains to be done. This panel will discuss challenges to and opportunities for strengthening democracy in the region, initiatives already underway to support good governance, and new approaches for the U.S.’ diplomatic toolkit. 
• Views on the U.S.-China Relationship: A relative steadiness has emerged in the U.S.-China relationship cemented by visits by high-level U.S. officials to Beijing, which helped pave the way for a summit between President Biden and President Xi last fall. Still, many security issues remain unaddressed, including uncertainty surrounding Taiwan, flare-ups in the South China Sea, and the absence of dialogue surrounding nuclear build-up in China. Finding a way to responsibly manage these challenges between the world’s largest economies and military powers is vital to international security and stability, but faces some domestic political challenges. This session builds on a conversation we had at last year’s Summit on “Communicating about the U.S.-China Relationship,” and will examine how the relationship is viewed through polling, congressional, and press perspectives.

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Break

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM: Plenary Session Two

• The Future of U.S. Support for Democracy: Under the Biden Administration, the United States has reinvigorated its role as a global champion of democracy. At the same time, Vladimir Putin’s brutal assault on Ukraine and his crackdown on dissent at home highlights the rising authoritarian threat to democracy. This panel will examine the challenges facing democracies today and what the United States must do to support the success and spread of democracy.    

12:45 PM – 1:45 PM: Networking Lunch

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM: Break

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Afternoon Breakout Sessions

• A.I. and Disinformation in the Year of Elections: With nearly half the world’s population slated to vote in elections this year, the emergence of readily accessible generative A.I. has facilitated the proliferation of new disinformation tactics aimed at influencing voter opinions while reshaping the international digital media landscape. This panel will explore collaborative strategies for public sector, private sector, and nonprofit leaders to protect democratic institutions from A.I.-generated disinformation while also leveraging generative A.I.’s potential to revolutionize the global economy.  
• Climate-Informed Trade Policy: Challenges and Solutions: With around a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions linked to trade, we need to explore new strategies for aligning international trade flows with climate imperatives. This bipartisan, intergovernmental panel will explore some of the measures being debated or implemented, including carbon border adjustments, climate clubs, carbon accounting frameworks, and supply chain transparency and traceability. The discussion will address the fundamental question: how do we build a global trading system that will support the just, equitable, and orderly transition we need to deliver for the economy and our climate?
• Delivering Humanitarian Aid to Gaza: In the wake of Hamas’ horrific attacks on October 7th, the war in Gaza has claimed the lives of over 34,000 Palestinians. International organizations have warned that famine is now imminent in Gaza and may already be present in Northern Gaza. This moderated panel will discuss the obstacles faced by the United States and international organizations in delivering aid to Gaza, including the recent Israeli closure of the border crossings in Rafah and Kerem Shalom, and what can be done.
• Building a 21st Century U.S. Approach to Global Development: Countries and global development agencies around the world are struggling to keep up with the litany of challenges we face, from health threats to food insecurity to climate change. This panel will bring together a diverse set of voices to discuss how the United States can modernize the ways it partners with countries and communities around the world, drawing on models that promote broad-based and sustainable economic growth and leverage innovation to solve the planet’s biggest challenges.
• Securing the Right to Asylum: Across the world, asylum systems are experiencing significant strains as climate, conflict, and economic instability drive migration and displace tens of millions of people each year. In light of these global challenges, this panel will discuss how best to meet our legal and moral responsibilities to asylum seekers, including through increased collaboration between civil society and the federal government.  

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Break

3:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Plenary Session Three

• Building a Secure, Resilient, and Sustainable Global Economy: With the energy transition and climate resilience needs becoming increasingly central to both national interests and global security, leaders inside and outside government will discuss how on-the-ground investment in clean energy manufacturing and deployment along with new platforms, tools, and partnerships, are mobilizing public and private capital to accelerate the transition to a clean, resilient, and inclusive global economy.

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Break

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Awards Reception

Tuesday, May 21:

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Hill Day