The Worldview Institute is a flagship, in-person seminar series of the United Nations Association of New York, now in its 19th year.
Worldview brings together a small, diverse group of professionals for candid, off-the-record conversations with senior practitioners working at the front lines of global affairs, from diplomacy and international justice to technology, media, and humanitarian action.
Held each spring in midtown Manhattan, the program emphasizes discussion rather than lectures, offering participants rare access to decision-makers and the opportunity to engage deeply with how global challenges are navigated in practice.
The Worldview Institute | Spring 2026
The Worldview Institute Spring 2026 will soon open for enrollment. Want to engage in dialogue with ambassadors, diplomats and scholars? Join us in person at our Worldview seminars for stimulating small group conversations and dinners with today’s global leaders. Over 500 participants have graduated from the seminars since the inception of Worldview Institute in 2007.
Discover this year’s program of presenters and seminar topics, which include:
February 11 – Opening Session | Inside the UN: Communicating in a World on Edge
February 18 – to be announced
February 25 – The Diplomacy of Cultural Heritage and the Technologies of Historic Preservation
March 4 – to be announced
March 11 – Power, Policy and Global Cooperation in the Age of AI
March 18 – Private Tour of the United Nations (followed by Dinner)
March 25 – Children in War: Power, Protection, and the Hard Choices of Diplomacy
April 1 – Tracking War Criminals in the 21st Century: From Evidence to Arrest
April 8 – to be announced
April 15 – Venezuela: Current Political and Humanitarian Challenges
April 17 – Worldview 2026 Graduation Dinner, National Arts Club
NOTE: individual seminars are not available for separate attendance.
*** Registration for Worldview Institute Spring 2026 will open soon ***
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Who is Worldview For?
Worldview is designed for professionals with a strong interest in international affairs who are seeking thoughtful, informed discussion beyond their day-to-day work.
Participants come from a wide range of fields, including diplomacy, NGOs, business, media, law, technology, academia, government, and the UN system. Cohorts typically include both early- and mid-career professionals, as well as more seasoned practitioners.
Since its founding in 2007, more than 500 participants have completed the Worldview Institute.
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Registration and Participation
Registration for Worldview Institute Spring 2026 is now open and is available on a rolling basis, subject to space availability.
To register, participants should complete their registration for the semester and submit a brief application consisting of:
a short bio or CV, and
a brief letter of interest outlining their background and interest in the Worldview Institute.
The application materials are intended to help UNA-NYC ensure that the program is a good fit for all participants and to support a thoughtful and engaging seminar experience. Submission of these materials does not delay registration, and participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
The Worldview Institute is designed for UNA-NYC members. Prospective participants who are not yet members are warmly invited to join UNA-NYC at the time of registration or shortly thereafter in order to take part in the program and enjoy the full range of member benefits.
Materials may be sent by email (as text or PDF/Word attachment) to: Ann Nicol, Executive Director at: info@unanyc.org. Please note: registration and application materials are reviewed concurrently; participants do not need to wait for approval before registering.
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What’s Included
Worldview Institute Spring 2026 semester fees are: $695 for new participants, and $655 for returning alumni who have attended any previous Worldview semester.
The program fee includes:
Networking with senior global leaders and practitioners
A catered dinner at each seminar (11 dinners total)
A three-course graduation dinner with cocktail reception at the National Arts Club
An address by an invited keynote speaker at the graduation dinner
A certificate of completion (minimum attendance of eight sessions)
Seminar dinners hosted at national missions to the UN or other venues, offering informal opportunities to engage with presenters
A private visit to the United Nations, followed by dinner and discussion at a nearby restaurant
Worldview Institute is sustained through participant fees and philanthropic support, allowing us to maintain the quality and continuity of the program.
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For any questions, please email UNA-NYC executive director Ann Nicol at info@unanyc.org.