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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

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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From Strategy to Impact: Strengthening Cultural Diplomacy
  • Arts & Culture
  • From Strategy to Impact: Strengthening Cultural Diplomacy

    Three distinguished thought leaders—each working at the intersection of arts and global engagement—joined us for a discussion about the strategies, tools, and programs needed to build an effective and globally connected cultural diplomacy agenda.

    December 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

    1763 N St NW Washington DC 20036

    Arab Pop Art Open House & Artist Talk with Marwan Chamaa
  • Arts & Culture
  • Arab Pop Art Open House & Artist Talk with Marwan Chamaa

    At our monthly open house, special guest and participating artist Marwan Chamaa will join us for an artist with co-curators Lyne Sneige and Laila Abdul-Hadi Jadallah

    November 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

    A Thousand and One Berber Nights – Film Screening
  • Arts & Culture
  • A Thousand and One Berber Nights – Film Screening

    A screening of A Thousand and One Berber Nights (2023) followed by an in-person Q&A with director Hisham Aidi.

    October 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:15 PM

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

    Art All Night 2025
  • Arts & Culture
  • Art All Night 2025

    Art All Night at the MEI Art Gallery: Gallery Open House and Live Arabic Music

    September 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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