Meridian International Center’s Tech Labs is an interactive six-week seminar that connects government employees with leading tech experts who ground AI trends in real-world applications.
With sessions designed to build on each participant's foundation in AI, Tech experts break down a broad range of topics, including an introduction to AI foundations, AI's role in national security, Chinese AI development, compute infrastructure, emerging research and applications, and hands-on workshops.
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Meridian's Tech Labs are free of charge. Upon course completion, participants will join 1,500+ alumni with access to closed-door sessions with VIP speakers, ranging from top industry leaders to government officials, providing monthly up-to-the-minute AI updates. Â
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Sessions will be held in person at Meridian International Center, 1630 Crescent Pl NW, Washington, DC 20009, on Mondays, with breakfast provided. The dates for the Labs are Monday, June 22; June 29; July 13; July 20; July 27; and August 3 from 9:00 - 11:30 AM.
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Currently, the Tech Labs are only open to U.S. government staff.
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However, as we seek to expand these opportunities, you are welcome to join our waitlist of non-USG staff by emailing techlabs@meridian.org with your name, job title, and affiliation.
The Meridian Center for Technology, Innovation, and Space connects leaders from government, business, and civil society to navigate the diplomacy of emerging technologies. From AI and cybersecurity to energy and space cooperation, Meridian fosters international frameworks, builds strategic alliances, and protects U.S. interests in the most consequential arenas of global competition.
In today’s fast-evolving innovation landscape, diplomacy must evolve too. The Meridian Center for Technology, Innovation, and Space offers a neutral, trusted platform where experts shape responsible policies, anticipate geopolitical risks, and lead with transparency, agility, and shared values.