20 visitors will be coming from multiple countries to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following:

• facilitate systematic sharing of knowledge, expertise, and lessons learned on building social cohesion and community resilience to prevent violent extremism across cities on on international basis;
• analyze and examine emerging trends in addressing the underlying conditions that fuel political grievances, communal conflicts, and economic disparity within communities;
• explore the role of faith-based and secular organizations, community based efforts, and public-private partnerships in positively engaging youth on political, social, and economic challenges;
• examine leadership strategies and advocacy skills designed to positively influence susceptible youth; and
• explore successful intervention and rehabilitation programs designed to reintegrate disenfranchised youth and prevent radicalization