Upcoming events
Mon
Oct
12
Regime Change with Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
Featuring Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, co-authors of "Regime Change," and moderated by Rudy Bush, Editorial Page Editor at "The Dallas Morning News"
Tue
Oct
13
Meridian Young Professionals: Breakfast with the Board – DeVon Lang
Featuring DeVon Lang, Council Board Member and North Texas Regional President for Truist Bank
Tue
Oct
13
President’s Circle Dinner with Nico Leone, President & CEO of KERA
Featuring Nico Leone, President & CEO of KERA
Tue
Oct
20
China: Power, Influence, and the Global Balance
Featuring Victoria Coates, PhD, former Deputy National Security Advisor and Vice President of National Security and Foreign Policy...
Wed
Oct
21
Golden Dome and the Future of U.S. Missile Defense
Featuring Lieutenant General Daniel Karbler (Ret.), former Commander at the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command and...
Mon
Oct
12
Regime Change with Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
Featuring Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, co-authors of "Regime Change," and moderated by Rudy Bush, Editorial Page Editor at "The Dallas Morning News"
Tue
Oct
13
Meridian Young Professionals: Breakfast with the Board – DeVon Lang
Featuring DeVon Lang, Council Board Member and North Texas Regional President for Truist Bank
Tue
Oct
13
President’s Circle Dinner with Nico Leone, President & CEO of KERA
Featuring Nico Leone, President & CEO of KERA
Tue
Oct
20
China: Power, Influence, and the Global Balance
Featuring Victoria Coates, PhD, former Deputy National Security Advisor and Vice President of National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation, and Bets Lillo, PhD, Independent Director; Adjunct Professor, TCU Neeley School of Business
Wed
Oct
21
Golden Dome and the Future of U.S. Missile Defense
Featuring Lieutenant General Daniel Karbler (Ret.), former Commander at the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command and Senior Adviser with the Missile Defense Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Joe DeAntona, Executive Director of Requirements & Capabilities within Customer Growth and Transformation at Raytheon
Explore Memberships
General Membership ($120)
In addition to discounted pricing to Council speaker programs, members have access to exclusive members-only events and the remarkable Council network.
Contributor’s circle ($300/$600)
The Contributors’ Circle is a group of philanthropic global thinkers who are committed to lifelong learning and engagement with the world.
Global Forum ($1.2K/$3K)
The Global Forum offers special opportunities to engage with high-level speakers and Council members through exclusive events, briefings and trips.
President’s Circle ($6K)
At this top level of membership, the President’s Circle supports critical areas of the Council’s mission, including expanding investment in area schools, covering costs for student attendance at speaker events, diplomatic outreach, and much more.
Meridian Young Professionals ($120-$6K)
(ages 20-40)
Members who are early in their career have access to dynamic and enlightening programming tailored specifically for them. Meridian members come from all industries and backgrounds but share a common interest in community and global engagement, foreign policy, culture, and current events.
Reduced Rate Memberships ($30)
Our Council programming provides a unique opportunity to learn from some of the foremost thinkers and leaders in the world and expand their global knowledge. Students, educators, and active military can enjoy access to these opportunities – as well as the full benefits of Council membership – for just $25/year.
Explore Memberships
General Membership ($120)
In addition to discounted pricing to Council speaker programs, members have access to exclusive members-only events and the remarkable Council network.
Contributor’s circle ($300/$600)
The Contributors’ Circle is a group of philanthropic global thinkers who are committed to lifelong learning and engagement with the world.
Global Forum ($1.2K/$3K)
The Global Forum offers special opportunities to engage with high-level speakers and Council members through exclusive events, briefings and trips.
President’s Circle ($6K)
At this top level of membership, the President’s Circle supports critical areas of the Council’s mission, including expanding investment in area schools, covering costs for student attendance at speaker events, diplomatic outreach, and much more.
Meridian Young Professionals ($120-$6K)
(ages 20-40)
Members who are early in their career have access to dynamic and enlightening programming tailored specifically for them. Meridian members come from all industries and backgrounds but share a common interest in community and global engagement, foreign policy, culture, and current events.
Reduced Rate Memberships ($30)
Our Council programming provides a unique opportunity to learn from some of the foremost thinkers and leaders in the world and expand their global knowledge. Students, educators, and active military can enjoy access to these opportunities – as well as the full benefits of Council membership – for just $25/year.
Highlights
Here at the Council, we are focused on making an impact in DFW: educating North Texans about global issues that matter, connecting local citizen diplomats with visiting emerging leaders, and inspiring civic engagement and life-long learning.
The numbers aren’t the full story, but they do help to communicate some of that measurable impact.
View FY2025 Annual Report61
public programs
connecting North Texans with the world’s foremost leaders and experts on topics that matter
23
international
visitor groups
exploring ideas, sharing cultures, and building lasting relationships through professional and cultural exchanges
116
participating
north texas schools
providing high-quality programming on international affairs and civic engagement to educators and students
3,596
members
from generous corporate sponsors and business leaders to students, educators – all committed to global awareness