ONE REGION, ONE FUTURE.
April 2025
Abu Dhabi, UAE
MISSION
Encourage deeper U.S. involvement in the Middle East and enhance integration across the region.
Committed to nonpartisan, regionally-integrated dialogue that transcends politics, MEAD is an exclusive, high-level gathering, producing lasting thought leadership and empowering foreign policy leaders to drive policy and strengthen regional partnerships.
MEAD ABU DHABI
A pivotal gathering for politicians, policymakers, influencers, and business leaders who shape U.S.-Middle East relations. By invitation only and limited to 200 participants.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AGDA
Chaired by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and led by H.E. Nickolay Mladenov, the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) is a premier academic institution dedicated to advancing the next generation of foreign policy leaders and thinkers. Through world-class education, innovative research, and thought leadership, AGDA plays an influential role in shaping the global foreign policy landscape and addressing the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.
FORMAT
Our summit features fireside chats and panels (no keynotes) allowing audience participation throughout. Attendees enjoy two formal dinners, a lunch, and exclusive masterclasses where global leaders provide insights to smaller, focused groups, thus enhancing interaction and engagement.
SPEAKERS
Fostering bipartisanship and impactful dialogue, our stage features Heads of State, Secretaries, Cabinet Members, Military Chiefs, Security Advisors, Senators, Congress(wo)men, as well as Tech Innovators, Futurists, CEOs, Philosophers and Ambassadors.
CHATHAM HOUSE RULE
We strategically invite top journalists from leading global and regional news sources, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Bloomberg, CNN, BBC, Fox, WSJ, Al Arabia, N12, Khaleej Times and Reuters. By default, all stage sessions follow Chatham House Rule, ensuring no attribution.
AUDIENCE
Driving collaboration across borders and disciplines.
Our carefully curated audience includes current and former diplomats, politicians, CEOs, philanthropists, and leaders in policy, finance, and tech from top organizations including Google, CIA, Meta, Mossad, KKR, Blackstone, Intel, Bridgewater Associates, SAIC, Lockheed Martin, and Goldman Sachs.
PAST PARTICIPANTS
We are privileged to have had world leaders and global influencers support our efforts.
HONORARY CO-CHAIRS
Driving regional unity through expert leadership.
With decades of experience in U.S. policy towards the Middle East, our bipartisan advisory board leads MEAD’s mission with unparalleled expertise, strengthening diplomatic and business connections to build a unified region and a more robust U.S.-Middle East partnership.
DINA POWELL
MCCORMICK
TOM
NIDES
JULIA
NESHEIWAT
DENNIS
ROSS
ELLIOTT
ABRAMS