March 2026
The Binational Youth Summit is coming soon!
In partnership with the Southwestern College and other sponsors, the San Diego Diplomacy Council will be hosting the next SDDC Binational Youth Summit on Spring 2026, at Southwestern College. This annual one-day Summit convenes over 200 high school students and educators from San Diego and Tijuana to explore international affairs and diplomacy while developing binational relationships and activating our next generation of global leaders. Students will attend sessions led by local and global leaders and participate in a binational diplomacy simulation. Teachers will receive tools and tips for integrating more international affairs curricula into their classrooms. There is no cost for students and teachers to attend.
The Binational Youth Leadership Summit will create locally and globally focused conversations that inspire engagement on issues affecting international education. Together, we will foster connections and growth in the international education community, as well as celebrate the critical role that public and citizen diplomacy programs play in building a more peaceful, prosperous binational region and world.
Students attending the summit will:
- Engage in an interactive diplomacy simulation focused on a real world international crisis
- Participate in discussions with educators, experts, and peers on global topics
- Receive leadership and civic engagement training
- Form friendships with other future leaders from our binational region
- Learn about career opportunities and educational pathways in international affairs, global business, and diplomacy
Educators enrolled in the Summit will:
- Form connections with other local educators interested in exposing their students to international affairs and diplomacy
- Learn about ways to weave globally-focused curricula into their high school lesson plans
- Learn about other opportunities for their students to be exposed to international affairs
Partner With Us
Special thanks to the following Sponsors and Partners:
Southwestern College
Cross Border Xpress (CBX)
SDSU Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business
We are seeking additional support from San Diego and Tijuana/Baja area businesses, organizations, and individuals to help support this Summit. We are currently seeking:
- Financial sponsors
- Partners to help spread the word about this event
- Bilingual university students to volunteer as Small Group Facilitators
Please contact Jess Mull at jess@sandiegodiplomacy.org or (619) 322-5113 to learn more about these opportunities.
The Southwestern Community College District is public higher-education institution in southern San Diego County, serving a high-quality academic programs and comprehensive student support—including distance education. The District also drives regional advancement through educational, economic and workforce initiatives, and community partnerships
