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Events

MEI regularly hosts leading experts, officials, and journalists, highlighting a range of voices from the region, at weekly in-person events in Washington, online webinars, and conferences.

Upcoming Events

In Conversation with Zahi Hawass
  • Arts & Culture
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  • In Conversation with Zahi Hawass

    Reflections on Egypt's Heritage, Tourism and Global Partnerships

    June 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Middle East Institute 1763 N St. NW Washington, DC 20036

    MEI Art Gallery – June First Friday Open House
  • Arts & Culture
  • MEI Art Gallery – June First Friday Open House

    Join us to see our latest exhibition, Beyond the Weave: Contemporary Dialogues with AlSadu, at the upcoming First Friday Open House as part of Art Walk Dupont.

    June 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    MEI Art Gallery - 1763 N St NW, Washington DC 20036

    Event Series

    Virtual Briefing Series

    Exclusive, in-depth briefings on the region’s most impactful trends and issues.

    Thursday Webinar Series

    Invitation-only discussions hosted by Vice President for Policy, Ken Pollack, offering off-the-record insights into the most pressing challenges shaping the Middle East and US strategic interests in the region. Contact [email protected] for information on how to join the invitation list.

    Past Events

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    The Role of Women in Syria's Future

    The Role of Women in Syria's Future

    November 21, 2019, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

    The Middle East Institute, 1763 N Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    FOR SAMA: Documentary Film Screening

    FOR SAMA: Documentary Film Screening

    November 8, 2019, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Middle East Institute, 1763 N Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Perpetual Identities | Pop-up Art Show
  • Arts & Culture
  • Perpetual Identities | Pop-up Art Show

    November 1, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    MEI Art Gallery, 1763 N St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Peshmerga: Documentary Film Screening

    Peshmerga: Documentary Film Screening

    October 24, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Middle East Institute, 1763 N Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Iraq Conference

    Iraq Conference

    October 15, 2019, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Middle East Institute, 1763 N Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036