Qatar-America in New York City

Events Summary

The Events
Bringing Qatar’s Vision of Knowledge Economy and Innovation
Through Cultural Exchange to New York City

During the week of September 24, 2018, the Qatar-America Institute (QAI) hosted
several events in New York City focused around education, science, technology,
culture, innovation, and the Qatar-America partnership. The week-long series of
events gathered key Qatari leaders in various fields to engage in conversations
aimed at broadening the cultural and economic relationship between the United
States and Qatar.
The events themselves provided attendees an opportunity to network, learn
about the vital U.S.-Qatar relationship, Qatar’s 2030 National Vision, have candid
discussions with senior Qatari officials who are at the forefront of the remarkable
Guests chatting at QAI’s alumni reception and ongoing transformation within Qatar, and build a Friends of Qatar network in
event at the World Trade Center.
New York City.
These events also symbolize QAI’s foray into a new city as QAI begins to export its programming outside
of Washington, DC to connect with new audiences and bridge new relationships. From networking events
to receptions hosted at the World Trade Center, the events were well received by a growing New York
network of individuals interested in the partnership between the U.S. and Qatar.

From open engagment to intimate discussions...

The public events hosted throughout the week took a variety of forms, from a panel
discussion on science and innovation in Qatar to a networking event celebrating
Qatar’s committment to education. Each of these events hosted many experts
and influencers local to New York who learned much about Qatar’s involvement in
education, science and technology, and were successful in providing a platform for
engagement and candid conversation between senior experts and those interested
in learning more about the U.S.-Qatari relationship. Some of the events were
recorded on video and compiled into reports so that larger audiences can access
the content from the events themselves.
The private dinners hosted twenty very senior members who engaged on highly
important topics regarding the U.S.-Qatar partnership. These intimate dinner
discussions centered around unique topics: Prominent Women in Leadership,
Energy and Energy Security, Science and Education, and Regional Peace and
State-Building.
The intimate salon dinner table setup
Key attendees included: the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian before the arrival of the guests.
Gulf Affairs, the former CEO of National Geographic, the former U.S. Deputy
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Central Asia, the former CEO of the United
Nations Foundation, a former Special Assistant to the President for Communications
Research and Special Projects, a former Senior Director on the White House National
Security Council, among many other esteemed guests.

Guests enjoying each other’s company at QAI’s alumni Student guests at QAI’s alumni reception at the Guests chatting about Qatar in the United States at
reception at the World Trade Center. World Trade Center. QAI’s alumni reception at the World Trade Center.

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The Reception
“Thank you for including me in last nights
salon dinner. That was the best event of the
week, it was great to have such an intimate
setting with such fascinating people.”
- Former CEO, UN Foundation
“Thank you for hosting. It was good to
bring people together.”
- Deputy Assistant Secretary of
State for Arabian Gulf Affairs,
U.S. Department of State

“Last night was truly moving. Thank you so much
for including me, and reminding me that a group (of
women) around a table is how we better the world.
And also that I need to think more about Arab culture
as I develop programs for the museum. So much
misunderstanding exists in this country. We can do
something about that.Looking forward to more.”
- Curator of Contemporary Design,
Smithsonian Design Musuem
“It was a great privilege and honor
to have been invited to meet such
inspiring agents of change and to
see the incredible leaps Qatar is
making in all aspects of science,
art, culture and diplomacy...”
- Co-founder of award-winning
architecture and design firm &
luxury fasion designer

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The Reach
Several members of the media attended some of the events in New York City, from the public events to the
private dinners, to get a better understanding of the U.S.-Qater partnership.

Additionally, a press release was sent out following the event-filled week which received 194 pickups from
news outlets all across the country, with the average daily potential audience reach of roughly 84 million
readers/visitors from cities like Houston, Tampa, St. Louis, Boston, Kansas City, San Francisco, and many
others.

Some of the outlets that shared out the press release include:

• Yahoo! Finance • Business Journal of Greater Milwaukee

• Business Insider: Markets Insider
• MarketWatch
• Witchita Business Journal
• Washignton Business Journal
• Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
• Triangle Business Journal
• Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area
• Tampa Bay Business Journal
• St. Louis Business Journal
• South Florida Business Journal
• Puget Sound Business Journal
• San Jose Business Journal
• San Francisco Business Journal
• San Antonio Business Journal
• Sacramento Business Journal
• Bizjournals.com
• Portland Business Journal
• Pittsburgh Business Journal
• Business Journal of Phoenix
• Philadelphia Business Journal
• Pacific Business News
• Orlando Business Journal
• Nashville Business Journal
• Memphis Business Journal
• Business First of Louisville
• Los Angeles Business
• Kansas City Business Journal
• Jacksonville Businees Journal
• Houston Business Journal
• Denver Business Journal
• Dallas Business Journal
• Dayton Business Journal
• Business First of Columbus
• Cincinnati Business Courier
• Chicago Business News
• Charlotte Business Journal
• Business First of Buffalo
• Boston Business Journal
• Baltimore Business Journal
• Austin Business Journal
• Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
• Boston Herald
• Oklahoman

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