The first Monday of every month the Public Diplomacy Council co-hosts a lunchtime speaker program featuring experts on public diplomacy or international broadcasting.
First Monday Forums are a joint project of PDC, the USC Center on Communication Leadership and Policy, and PDAA – an association of public diplomacy professionals.
The Forum is held at George Washington University’s Elliott School Lindner Family Common, 1957 E Street, NW 6th floor, starting at 12 noon. Note: During the restrictions on public gatherings as a result of the covid-19 pandemic, our Forums are held virtually through Zoom teleconference.
Upcoming First Monday Forums are announced on our News and Events page. You can request attendance on that page.

Two participants at the First Monday Forum exchange business cards. Photo by Bruce Guthrie.

Mike Anderson poses a question to the speaker (Ilir Zherka of the Alliance for International Exchanges). Photo credit: Quentin Lide.

Participants of the First Monday Forum network after the presentation. Photo by Bruce Guthrie.