Glenn Youngkin and David Rubenstein of The Carlyle Group discuss the importance of civics in business as more growth opportunities abound overseas. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar.

Glenn Youngkin and David Rubenstein. Summit 2017. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar.

Philip Blake, President of Bayer Corporation, explains why America is critical for the German-based global organization. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar.

Frances Townsend, Executive Vice President at MacAndrews & Forbes Inc., explores idea of a national cyber center and striking balances between tech and government. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar.

From right, Katty Kay, BBC World News America anchor, moderates a bipartisan dialogue between Congressmen Ed Royce (R-CA) and Don Beyer (D-VA). Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar.

Distinguished guests of the 2017 Global Leadership Summit engage with speakers on balancing international and domestic priorities. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar.

At center, Her Excellency Kirsti Kauppi, Ambassador of Finland, explains importance of international engagement to advance national priorities in panel discussion with His Excellency Gerónimo Gutiérrez, Ambassador of Mexico, moderated by Michelle Kosinski, CNN’s Senior Diplomatic Correspondent. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar.

Jon Clifton, Managing Partner at Gallup and Meridian Trustee, reveals poll findings on the correlation between people’s happiness and voting patterns. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar.

Meridian CEO Ambassador Stuart Holliday welcomes the gathered guests at the 2017 Global Leadership Summit. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar.