The U.S. Speaker Program collaborates with U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to connect professional foreign audiences with American citizen experts on topics of strategic importance to the United States. Programs are conducted in person and through virtual engagement platforms and focus on key foreign policy topics including tackling climate change, promoting media literacy, providing alternatives to violent extremism, advancing economic prosperity, expanding educational diplomacy, and fostering open government and civil society.
American speakers represent a broad range of fields and expertise and are leaders in their sectors and communities. The U.S. Speaker program offers experts an opportunity to engage with new audiences, expand their networks, and exchange ideas with professionals across the globe.
U.S. Speaker Program Fact Sheet (PDF)
Program Length
3 days to 3 weeks, virtual minimum of 1 dayEligibility and Application Overview
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be an expert/professional practitioner
- U.S. Speaker Programs are arranged and implemented upon request from U.S. embassies and consulates around the globe.
- Applications to participate in the program are not accepted; however, expressions of interest and availability from qualified U.S. experts may be sent to USSpeaker-ECA@state.gov.
