Americas Society and Council of the Americas (AS/COA) are sister organizations providing the most trusted forum for debate on issues affecting the Western Hemisphere. Headquartered in New York City and with offices in Washington and Miami, AS/COA holds high-level events across the United States and Latin America to promote better understanding and bring decision makers and opinion leaders to the table. Americas Society is dedicated to increasing public awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage of the Americas and the importance of the inter-American relationship through its music, visual arts, and cultural programs.