In partnership with the San Diego International Film Festival An inspiring true story... SOUFRA Soufra follows the unlikely and wildly inspirational story of intrepid social entrepreneur, Mariam Shaar – a generational refugee who has spent her entire life in the Burj El Barajneh refugee camp just south of Beirut, Lebanon. The film follows Mariam as... Read More
Save-The-Date of our Signature Event on Saturday, November 10 at the Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park! We will celebrate Art Diplomacy as a way to build diplomatic bridges between the United States and other nations through music, visual and performing arts. Our keynote speaker, Clayton Powell III, will share the story of his father, Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr., who convinced U.S. leaders that jazz was the... Read More
Join San Diego for an unforgettable evening celebrating the arts in diplomacy. From mid-century jazz to modern-day hip hop, explore how U.S. leaders and civic actors have used the transcendent power of music and dance to turn beats into bridges across the globe. The evening will feature a tapas style dinner, drinks, entertainment, photo exhibits,... Read More
We are excited to partner with San Diego Pride in the 2019 Pride World Forum. we will host 25 human rights leaders from around the world. As a twist on our usual Pride World Forum format and in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we will be opening this event to allow for more candid and direct discussions with... Read More
With a new president ending six decades of rule by the Castro family and a draft of a new constitution containing many political, economic, and social changes, Cuba is entering a new era. Learn more first-hand when you visit Cuba on our citizen diplomacy trip next spring! There are just a few spots left! We will be partnering with Cuba Cultural Travel to... Read More
Join us to learn about protecting intellectual property in India from K&S Partners: Ravi Bhola, Srihari SK, and Aishwarya Menon. This event is perfect for companies already exporting to or selling in India and those which are considering doing so. Following a short presentation, stay for complimentary happy hour and get a chance to ask speakers specific... Read More
Please join us for a weekend of community-building, cross-cultural connection, and meaningful personal and professional skill development at the Ignite + Activate San Diego Summit. Co-Hosted by Cultural Vistas, ISOS Group, Hopscotch Labs, and the San Diego Diplomacy Council, the 3 day event will provide a platform for alumni and participants in international exchange programs and globally-minded San Diegans to more... Read More
Join the San Diego Diplomacy Council and the Worldview Project as we present South Africa's 25th Anniversary, a Talk About Series event featuring Sharon Katz and Marilyn Cohen, Producer of award winning and Grammy-nominated documentary, "When Voices Meet", which documents The Peace Train’s role in spreading Mandela’s message and helping youth to heal from the wounds of Apartheid. The multicultural South African band... Read More
San Diego Diplomacy Council is a proud partner of the San Diego Startup Week where entrepreneurs come together to highlight progress, share resources, and celebrate community at San Diego Startup Week (SDSW). Six successful Russian entrepreneurs who are in San Diego on a U.S. Department of State sponsored exchange program will talk about their experiences... Read More
Come and win raffle prizes, and join in on the celebration! We will celebrate our donors, members, volunteers, and professional partners like you who help us nurture friendships and share solutions to global challenges with counterparts from around the world. We will award our member of the year for their outstanding support, celebrate the legacy of our departing Board of... Read More
