The Diplomacy Gala

Where global business meets Michigan.

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 5:30 to 10:00 PM The Henry Hotel, 300 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48166

About the evening

The U.S. Global Business Council (USAGBC) hosts The Diplomacy Gala, an invitation-led evening that brings together members of the diplomatic corps, state and federal officials, business leaders and investors in Dearborn, Michigan.

The gala showcases Detroit and Michigan as a meeting point for international trade and investment, and recognizes leaders who strengthen the partnership between Michigan and the world through The Diplomacy Honors.

Program

5:30 PMDiplomatic Reception
7:15 PMGuests seated and welcome from the Chairman
7:25 PMCountry Spotlight: Malaysia, remarks from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
7:35 PMDinner served
8:00 PMKeynote address (speaker to be announced)
8:20 PMThe Diplomacy Honors (honorees to be announced)
9:10 PMDessert and networking

Venue

The Henry Hotel

300 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48166

Who attends

Members of the diplomatic and consular corps, state and federal officials, university leadership, and chief executives and investors from automotive and mobility, banking and finance, health care, energy, technology and professional services.

About USAGBC

The U.S. Global Business Council (USAGBC) is a U.S. nonprofit trade and investment platform based in Dearborn, Michigan, with offices in Amman, Jordan and Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Council connects Global and American companies, government institutions and investors with high-growth international markets through trade missions, consulting and market-entry support, investor relations and training, organized around 12 specialized sector committees.

Its mission is to be the leading international platform where diplomacy meets business, uniting nations, industries and innovators to advance global trade, investment and sustainable economic growth.

Learn more about USAGBC

The Council in action

Highlights from past Council events, trade missions and partnerships.

A speaker addresses guests at a Council event co-hosted with the U.S. Embassy in Amman — Co-hosted with the U.S. Embassy, Amman

Guests seated at tables during the Council event at Grand Hyatt Amman — Co-hosted with the U.S. Embassy, Grand Hyatt Amman

Business leaders attending a forum at the Chamber of Commerce in Jordan — Business forum, Chamber of Commerce, Jordan

Guests gather for a USAGBC business forum at The Henry in Dearborn — USAGBC forum, The Henry, Dearborn

Delegates pose together at the Michigan–Liberia Trade Mission in Liberia — Michigan–Liberia Trade Mission, Liberia

Two representatives shake hands while holding a framed document at a partnership signing — Partnership signing

Dearborn photos: On Dearborn

Request a seat

Seating is limited to 150 guests, and every seat is confirmed by USAGBC. Submit your request below and our team will respond within 48 hours. Approved guests receive a private link to complete registration ($150 per guest).

Required information

Full name

Title or position

Organization

Sector

Phone

Are you a USAGBC member or partner?

Number of seats requested

How did you hear about the gala?

Optional information

LinkedIn profile or company website

Name and title of your guest (if requesting 2 seats)

Referred by

Would you like information on partnership opportunities?

Partnership opportunities

A limited number of partnerships are available for organizations that want to be part of the evening. To receive the partnership prospectus, contact info@usagbc.org.