About

We build rooms where consequential conversations can happen.

Who We Are

The Secretariat is an independent international network bringing together leaders, practitioners and experts around consequential regional and global questions. We create trusted environments for strategic dialogue, informed exchange and practical cooperation.

Why We Exist

Consequential conversations require trust, context and the right people in the room. We exist to create those conditions — away from the conventions of large public conferences.

How We Work

Our work is built around strategic dialogue, informed exchange and relationships capable of moving ideas beyond conversation. We convene selectively, engage substantively, and act discreetly.

Our Principles

Independent

International

Selective

Nonpartisan

Constructive