VoDI
Policy dialogue
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5 September 2026Online
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The VoDI Dialogue Forum convenes diplomats, policymakers, academics, business leaders and civil society through global and regional forums, policy dialogues and the annual flagship conference.
Flagship activities
What we convene
01Annual Voice of Diplomacy ConferenceThe Institute's flagship gathering of diplomats, policymakers, experts and partners.
02Regional diplomatic forumsRegional convenings on shared political, economic, aviation, climate and security questions.
03Policy dialogues & roundtablesClosed-door and public dialogues, including Track II diplomacy initiatives.
04Strategic debates & workshopsWorking sessions that turn research findings into practical policy options.
Calendar
Request an invitationUpcoming events
3 upcoming events
Roundtable
Conference
Events are announced through the Institute’s channels and by invitation to partners and network members. To be notified, or to propose a session, write to us.
Archive
Past events and episodes
2026-08-04
What air service agreements really decidePodcast · Civil aviation negotiator · 42 min
2026-07-30
Track II Session: regional connectivityTrack II · Hargeisa
2026-07-21
Small states, large agendasPodcast · Former permanent representative · 38 min
2026-07-07
Climate finance, plainly explainedPodcast · Climate finance specialist · 45 min
2026-06-12
Young Diplomats ForumForum · Hargeisa
Formats
Diplomatic dialogues
Track II dialogue
Informal, off-the-record engagement between practitioners where official channels are constrained.
Policy roundtable
A small, structured discussion around a specific policy question, usually tied to a piece of research.
Public forum
Open convenings that bring the diplomatic conversation to a wider professional audience.
Host with us
Co-convene an event
- 01ProposeTell us the question, the audience you want in the room and the outcome you are after.
- 02DesignWe shape the format — forum, roundtable, Track II session or workshop — and build the agenda.
- 03ConveneThe Institute handles invitations across its network, moderation and the record of the session.
- 04Follow throughFindings are written up and, where appropriate, published as a brief or fed into training.
Host or join a convening
Propose a dialogue, request an invitation, or bring a session to your institution.