The Worldview Institute is UNA-NYC’s executive training program. We provide a forum in which New York professionals in different fields can engage and discuss global issues with experts in foreign policy and international affairs.
The program consists of ten seminar modules geared to develop and enhance the scope of the work and activities of business executives at U.S. based multi-national corporations, as well as professionals within the NGO, UN, media, law, government, diplomatic and academic communities. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of professional experience or relevant graduate work.
Seminar topics are designed to stimulate informal but academic discussions with practitioners in the international arena and to illuminate and explore business, political, economic and social trends in different regions of the world.
The Worldview Institute | Spring 2025
The Worldview Institute Spring 2025 is now 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 26 – The UN at 80 | Everything you Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask
March 5 – The Syrian Transition with Zaid Al-Ali
March 12 – Unlocking the Power of Earth: Minerals for a Greener Tomorrow
March 19 – Art Crime with Dr. Erin Thompson, John Jay College
March 26 – Orville Schell | Where is China Headed and What Does it Portend for the Western World?
April 2 – Refugees in East Africa with Ger Duany
April 9 – Inside the Security Council with Ambassador Adrian Hauri
April 16 – Private Tour of the United Nations (followed by Dinner)
May 7 – Central America Immigration Crisis with author Jonathan Blitzer
May 14 – Ambassador Stewart Eldon on NATO
May 16 – Worldview 2025 Graduation Dinner, National Arts Club
NOTE: individual seminars are not available for separate attendance.
Register here for Worldview Institute Spring 2025
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Requirements for enrollment
The Worldview Institute is a corporate executive training program of the United Nations Association of New York. We are seeking the best and brightest professionals in their fields. Applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree and a minimum three years professional experience or relevant graduate work. You must be a member of UNA-NYC in order to enroll as a Worldview Institute participant. Please visit the membership page here.
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Applications
Out of courtesy we ask those interested in applying for the program to fill out an application and submit the following:
Bio or summarized resume/CV
Brief letter describing your interests and how you will benefit from the program
All submissions should be sent by email to UNA-NYC Executive Director Ann Nicol: info@unanyc.org. They can be sent as email text, or attached in PDF or Word doc formats.
The United Nations Association of New York is dedicated to ensuring broad and inclusive participation in the Worldview Institute seminars. To this end, we are actively working to subsidize and minimize the cost of attendance. Your participation fee helps fund the development and operation of these programs.
Note: Selection is on a rolling basis and upon acceptance, your payment must be submitted within two days or your acceptance will be cancelled.
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What’s Included
Worldview Institute Spring 2025 semester fees are: $695 for new participants, and $655 for returning alumni who have attended any previous Worldview semester.
The price for the Worldview Institute semester includes:
Networking with experts
A catered dinner at each seminar — total of 11 dinners
A three-course graduation dinner with a cocktail reception at the prestigious National Arts Club
An address by an invited keynote speaker at the graduation dinner
A certificate of completion (must attend eight classes)
Seminar dinners are usually catered at different national missions to the UN or other venues, and provide informal opportunities to chat with the presenters
A special tour of the United Nations followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant
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For any questions, please email UNA-NYC executive director Ann Nicol at info@unanyc.org.