BPIA 2027 Candidates Forum

Virtual Meet & Greet | Meet the Leaders Who Will Shape Our Next Chapter

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dJv-immYSMWGwgtd9Sqtig

The future of BPIA is not simply about who leads next. It is about where we go from here, what we build, and who is prepared to lead us forward.

2026 has been one of BPIA's most ambitious and consequential years. From our largest BPIA Week to expanding international partnerships, advancing foreign affairs leadership opportunities, strengthening our collegiate engagement, and convening critical policy conversations, our community has demonstrated what is possible through collective leadership and service.

We have also navigated significant challenges that have tested our resilience, reinforced the importance of institutional stability, and reminded us why our mission matters.

Now, as we prepare for 2027, the question is: Who is ready to build on this momentum?

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Join us for the BPIA 2027 Candidates Forum, an opportunity to hear directly from nominees seeking positions on our Board of Directors and across our committees, signature programs, and leadership portfolios.

Candidates will share their qualifications, leadership priorities, and vision for BPIA's future, with opportunities for members to ask questions and evaluate those seeking to serve.

Come prepared to hear and ask:

• Vision & Priorities: What are your top three priorities for BPIA in 2027, and how will you achieve them?

• Experience & Execution: What have you successfully led, delivered, or implemented that demonstrates your readiness for this role?

• Institutional Growth: How will you strengthen BPIA's programs, membership experience, partnerships, and long-term sustainability?

• Accountability & Commitment: What measurable outcomes should members expect from your leadership, and how will you be held accountable?

• Challenges & Resilience: How will you help BPIA navigate uncertainty, protect our community, and sustain our mission during challenging times?

• The Future of BPIA: What should we preserve, what must we improve, and what should we do differently in 2027?

Leadership is more than a title. It is a commitment to service, execution, accountability, and the people who entrust us with this institution.

Whether you are a longtime member, new to the community, or considering future leadership opportunities, we encourage you to participate.

Your voice matters. Your questions matter. And the leadership decisions we make today will shape the BPIA we become tomorrow.

Learn more about the 2027 elections: https://iabpia.org/elections