Worldview Institute
The Worldview Institute is an in-person discussion series in which New York professionals in different fields can sit together and discuss global issues with experts in foreign policy and international affairs. The program consists of ten intimate sessions between participants and presenters. These exchange meetings intend to develop and enhance the scope of the work and activities of young business executives at U.S. based multi-national corporations, as well as professionals of all ages within the NGO, UN, media, law, government, diplomatic and academic communities.
Who is Worldview for?
The Worldview seminars are weekly executive training programs of the United Nations Association of New York, conveniently held in the evenings as an after-work engagement every Wednesday. Our attendees range from the best and brightest of young business persons to older and more seasoned professionals in their fields. Applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree and a minimum three years professional experience or relevant graduate work. Our past participants have come from many fields, including marketing, medical, education, finance, energy, and various NGOs. Over 500 participants have graduated from the seminars since the inception of Worldview Institute in 2007.
What’s featured in the Worldview seminars?
Our Worldview discussions are led by distinguished lecturers, including UN ambassadors, diplomats, noted academics and leaders in global business. Discussion topics are designed to stimulate informal conversations with presenters from the international arena, and to illuminate and explore business, political, economic and social trends in different regions of the world. Where appropriate, they also address the role of the UN within these contexts.
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Enrollment for Worldview Institute 2025 is now open
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.
Applications
Those interested in applying for the program are asked to fill out an application and submit the following:
• Bio or summarized resume/CV
• Brief letter of interest describing 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.
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 the 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
For any questions, please email UNA-NYC executive director Ann Nicol at info@unanyc.org.
Past lecturers
Photo: UN Photo / Jean-Marc Ferré. Aspect ratio changed.
Amina J. Mohammed
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
Photo: UN Photo/Flickr. Aspect ratio changed.
Dr. Agnes Callamard
Director, Global Freedom of Expression, Columbia University
Photo: UNHCR / J.M Ferré. Aspect ratio changed.
Ambassador Ertharin Cousin
Distinguished Fellow, Chicago Council on Global Affairs and former Executive Director of the WFP
Photo: UN Photo / Violaine Martin. Aspect ratio changed.
Ambassador Riyad H. Mansour
Permanent Observer of Palestine to the UN
Photo: UN Photo / Jean Marc Ferré. Aspect ratio change.
Melissa Fleming
UN Under Secretary-General for Global Comms.
Photo: NDU Press / Flickr. Aspect ratio changed.
Aaron L. Friedberg
Professor of Politics and International Affairs, Princeton University
Photo: Energetic Communications / Flickr. Aspect ratio changed.
John Authers
Journalist and Senior Investment Commentator, Financial Times
Photo: UN Photo / Jean Marc Ferré. Aspect ratio changed.
Ambassador Jürg Lauber
Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the UN
