Join AKWorld as we welcome New Zealand’s Ambassador Mellsop to Alaska. He will be sharing New Zealand’s perspective on current global developments, particularly its relationships with the United States and China, shifting global trade policies, the evolving Indo-Pacific security environment, and New Zealand’s role in the Pacific Islands region.
The program will consist of a short presentation by Ambassador Mellsop, followed by a moderated discussion and Q&A. After the formal program ends at 10, we invite participants to stay and network and continue the discussion with the Ambassador until 11 am.
About the Speaker
Daniel Mellsop is the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of New Zealand in Washington DC. He has been in the position since January 2024.
Prior to taking up this position he was a Distinguished Visitor at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington DC. Daniel was previously New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Canada and High Commissioner to Jamaica. Daniel has also served in Seoul and The Hague. Prior to taking up his appointment in Ottawa, Daniel was the Head of the International Branch at the Ministry of Defence.
At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Wellington, Daniel has undertaken a wide range of duties covering political, security and trade affairs. He also did a secondment to the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Most recently, he had the position of Principal Adviser for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australia.
Daniel has a Master of Management (Hons) degree and a Bachelor of Arts both from the University of Waikato in New Zealand.
Daniel is accompanied in Washington DC by his wife and two children.
event details
- Check-in will begin at 8:45 AM with seating available on a first-come first-serve basis. The program will begin at 9:00 AM.
- Those with online reservations do not need to present ticket confirmation at the door, we will have all confirmed attendees on a list at check-in.
- Online registration closes at 6:00 PM on October 27.