The Jerusalem Post will once again convene its annual Diplomatic Conference on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem.
The gathering, recognized as one of Israel’s most prominent policy events, brings together ambassadors, diplomats, ministers, parliamentarians, military attachés, business leaders, and thought leaders. With nearly 200 members of the diplomatic corps stationed in Israel expected to attend, the gathering will serve as a high-level forum for discussion of the country’s most urgent challenges and opportunities.
The Diplomatic Conference, which is widely recognized as Israel’s premier stage for global dialogue, will focus on critical political, economic, and security issues facing Israel, the Middle East, and the wider world. Prominent participants taking part in these discussions this year include Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, Head of the Political-Military Bureau at the Ministry of Defense Itamar Graff, and Major General (res.) Amikam Norkin. The speakers will highlight Israel’s innovation and resilience, explore avenues for international cooperation, and address the importance of strengthening diplomatic ties and partnerships that extend beyond the region. The event also provides a unique opportunity to connect the international diplomatic community in Israel with leading figures from government, business, and civil society.
Over the years, the Jerusalem Post conferences have attracted some of the most influential voices in global affairs. Previous speakers have included former US Vice-President Mike Pence, United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, Israel President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Morocco’s Ambassador to the UN Omar Hilale, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, US Assistant Secretary of Defense Dana Stroul, Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
The conference will be broadcast live on The Jerusalem Post website and will receive extensive exposure across the group's media platforms, reaching approximately 30 million unique website visitors per month, 1.5 million Facebook followers, more than 800,000 followers on X, and approximately 200,000 newsletter subscribers.
As in previous years, the conference is expected to open with the participation of the U.S. Ambassador with the participation of the President of Israel, and will serve as a leading platform for international dialogue, strengthening ties between Israel and the global community, and fostering collaborations to address the shared challenges of the years ahead.