Through youth diplomacy programs, cultural exchange, and global conversations, we connect Santa Fe to the world.
UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS
Just weeks after the 2026 midterm elections,
Costa joins Global Santa Fe for a timely conversation
and to report about what just happened, what the
results reveal about the state of American democracy,
and what comes next for the United States
at home and for America’s role in the world.
GALA DATE: Sunday, December 6, 2026
6:00 pm Reception | 7:00 pm Dinner & Program
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
309 W. San Francisco Street
Presenting Sponsor Table – $10,000
Includes two tables for ten (including one front row table), twenty entries to the VIP reception with Robert Costa and WorldWiser honoree Fred Nathan, recognition in all promotional and event materials and a Sponsor level Global Santa Fe membership (all benefits included.)
Ambassador Sponsor Table – $5,000
Includes one table for ten with premium seating, ten entries to the VIP reception with Robert Costa and WorldWiser honoree Fred Nathan, and recognition in all promotional and event materials.
Diplomat Sponsor Table – $3,000
Includes one well-placed table for ten, four entries to the VIP reception with Robert Costa and WorldWiser honoree Fred Nathan, and sponsorship recognition in all promotional and event materials.
VIP Ticket – $500
Includes premium seating and one entry to the VIP reception with Robert Costa and WorldWiser honoree Fred Nathan.
Member VIP Ticket – $450
Includes premium seating and one entry to the VIP reception with Robert Costa and WorldWiser honoree Fred Nathan.
General Admission Ticket – $300
Includes one entry to the general reception and general table seating.
Member Ticket – $275
Includes one entry to the general reception and general table seating.
“Our democracy depends on the existence of a well educated, well informed citizenry.”
– President John F. Kennedy
WorldNow ™ with Jim Falk
Thursday, October 8, 5:00 pm MT
Zoom Webinar
RSVP: No charge, RSVP Required
How did the War on Terror reshape America – and the world?
Peter Bergen, the journalist who conducted the first televised interview with Osama bin Laden in 1997 and author of All the Presidents’ Wars, joins WorldNow with Jim Falk to examine the decisions of four U.S. presidents over 25 years of conflict and their lasting consequences: from the rise of ISIS and the Taliban’s return to Afghanistan to today’s war with Iran.
Thursday, October 15, 5:00 pm MT
Zoom Webinar
RSVP: No charge, RSVP Required
Brett McGurk, former White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa and author of Brink (available Oct. 6, 2026), takes us inside the high-stakes negotiations to free the October 7 hostages and secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
McGurk led U.S. diplomacy on some of the region’s most consequential challenges, offering a rare firsthand look at the negotiations and decisions that continue to shape the Middle East today.
International Visitor Leadership Program Forecast
Global Santa Fe is pleased to continue its ongoing partnership with Global Ties U.S. and the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL). As part of this collaboration, we coordinate a customized program of meetings with local professional resources tailored to the specific theme of each delegation. The programs also incorporate cultural and community-based activities that advance the objectives of the exchange.
- Taiwan Military History Museum: September 9 – 12, 2026
- Near East and North Africa – Preserving Cultural Heritage and Combating Trafficking of Conflict Antiquities: September 30 – October 4, 2026
- Regional Project for Europe – We the People: Cultural Heritage Preservation and Celebration: October 2 – 7, 2026
- Current U.S. Social, Political and Economic Issues for Young European Leaders: October 28 – November 3, 2026
If you are interested in volunteering to accompany the delegation to one of their professional meetings or cultural activities, please contact: molly@globalsantafe.org.
*As a legislative branch agency, COIL is not subject to the Office of Management and Budget’s grants-related guidance applicable to executive branch departments and agencies.
Connecting Santa Fe to the World
Our intellectual and cultural leadership empowers our members, students, and communities to be more informed and connected in three ways:
WE IGNITE DIALOGUE AND CITIZEN DIPLOMACY
Elevating global knowledge, ideas, and actions, Global Santa Fe provides year-round dialogues featuring world-class speakers in innovative formats. These are balanced, broad-based presentations, panels, live streams, film screenings, and more, on compelling global issues. Through Dialogue & Diplomacy, we expose participants to points of view that illustrate a deeper story.
WE FACILITATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE WITH INTERNATIONAL LEADERS
In partnership primarily with the U.S. Department of State, we welcome international leaders to New Mexico every year. Our visitors dialogue about professional challenges, investments, culture, international relations, and more, to create an authentic connection that spreads from Santa Fe to the world. The power of sharing our experiences and stories with one another builds lasting friendships and helps us discover that we are not so different after all.
WE ELEVATE GLOBAL AWARENESS AND OPEN DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF CITIZEN DIPLOMATS IN NEW MEXICO THROUGH ENGAGING STUDENTS
Expanding horizons for students in Santa Fe and across New Mexico, Global Santa Fe exposes students to critical global currents and sparks their curiosity. They learn about world affairs through our speakers and international leaders and may apply for scholarship opportunities for foreign study and travel. This elevated global discourse propels our best young minds into educational and career pathways that benefit Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the world.
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