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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180214
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SUMMARY:Combating the Opioid Epidemic in North America
DESCRIPTION:5 delegates from Canada will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego examining collaborative initiatives among federal and state-level law enforcement agencies\, investigators\, public health experts\, legislators\, and prosecutors to address wide-scale substance abuse and to combat the production\, transfer\, and sale of illicit drugs. They will engage with counterparts in community-based NGOs and the private-sector who advocate policy change in the government\, raise public awareness about opioid addiction\, and explore factors that place certain populations at higher risk for dependency. They will also bolster bilateral partnerships and enhance strategies to decrease the number of opioid-related deaths both in Canada and the United States.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/combating-opioid-epidemic-north-america/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180214
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20171219T183510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180203T005606Z
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SUMMARY:Travel as a Political Act
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe San Diego Diplomacy Council and the WorldView Project present Travel as a Political Act\, a Talk-About Event featuring Steve Smith and Jake Heilbrunn. \nSteve Smith is best known as Rick’s France tour guide in several episodes of Rick Steves’ Europe on public television\, and as the co-author of Rick’s France and Paris guidebooks. His love for the farmhouse he and his wife renovated in Burgundy — where he lived for several years — is rivaled only by his passion for Volkswagen Westphalia campers. Steve spends his summers researching guidebooks for Rick Steves’ Europe. When he’s in the US\, Steve manages Tour Planning and Guide Services\, helping send tens of thousands of happy travelers to Europe each year. Here is an interview with Steve about his work:https://www.ricksteves.com/tours/guides/steve-smith \n\n\n\n\nJake Heilbrunn\, at just 20 years old\, has spoken live to over 11\,000 people\, published a best-selling book\, been interviewed on over 50\npodcast/radio interviews\, and has been featured in top media outlets including Psychology Today and The San Diego Union-Tribune. After an\nunfulfilling semester in college\, Jake took a bold leap of faith to pursue his dream. After hopping on a one-way flight to Guatemala\, he spent four\nmonths backpacking through Central America and exploring different ways of life. He discovered there are infinite ways to live and that people can create their own destinies through self-reflection and by taking action. Jake is living proof that when we listen to our inner voice and commit to our vision\, anything is possible.(https://www.jakeheilbrunn.com/) \n\n\n\n\n\n RSVP here
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/travel-political-act/
CATEGORIES:Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180317
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20171206T195402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T221400Z
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SUMMARY:Combatting Trafficking in Persons
DESCRIPTION:20 visitors from multiple countries across the globe will be joining the San Diego Diplomacy Council to discuss Combatting Trafficking in Persons. \nThis project supports a major tenet of U.S. foreign policy: the human rights imperative to combat trafficking of persons for the sex trade and slave labor. Discussions will focus on best practices to disrupt the supply and demand chains. Participants will examine U.S. legislation; visa regulations; enforcement against and prosecution of traffickers; initiatives to identify\, protect\, assist\, and provide services for trafficking victims; efforts to raise awareness through the media; and local\, national\, and international cooperative efforts to combat trafficking in persons. Participants will meet with local\, state\, and federal government agencies\, law enforcement\, educators\, NGOs\, faith-based organizations\, and advocacy groups to examine how the U.S. public and private sectors collaborate to end trafficking\, both domestically and internationally.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/combatting-trafficking-persons/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180318
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20180105T201412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T201449Z
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SUMMARY:Global Economic Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:20 delegates from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego examining international economic cooperation in the context for the growth and integration of emerging markets into the world economy. They will examine links between U.S. and foreign financial systems and commodity markets. They will also review U.S. efforts to strengthen its economy and the international economic system\, including stimulating growth and employment\, reforming financial institutions\, initiatives to assist the recovery of the financial sector domestically and internationally and explore how the global economy affects local businesses and communities.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/global-economic-cooperation/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180319
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20180226T214200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T223856Z
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SUMMARY:Geology\, Hydrogeology\, Minerals\, and Geological Engineering
DESCRIPTION:8 visitors from Uzbekistan will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring hydrogeological processes\, including salinization and mineralization of fresh water lenses\, as well as groundwater analysis\, modeling\, and mapping. They will be learning about geological engineering for power and water infrastructure and discussing best practices for the management and extraction of strategic mineral resources\, including rare earth elements. They will be examining environmental protection and regulatory policies related to water\, mining\, and other industries at local\, state\, and federal levels.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/geology-hydrogeology-minerals-geological-engineering/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180321
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20180226T215052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T215122Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing the Needs of At-Risk Youth to Promote Resilient Communities
DESCRIPTION:10 visitors from the Western Hemisphere will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring primary prevention programs for at-risk youth\, including family support\, after school activities\, life skills\, job training\, truancy\, and dropout prevention. They will be exploring the power of public-private partnerships by looking at the efforts of state and local governments\, schools\, community-based organizations and faith-based groups to identify\, disrupt\, and address behaviors that can lead to delinquency and gang involvement. The visitors will highlight support services for at risk\, delinquent and gang-involved youth and their families to improve parenting and encourage positive choices. They will be examining a range of re-entry programs for youth who have recently been released from incarceration.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/addressing-needs-risk-youth-promote-resilient-communities/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180329
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20180105T201620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T213307Z
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SUMMARY:Public Health: Infectious Diseases
DESCRIPTION:9 delegates from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego introducing the role of federal\, state\, and municipal government agencies and non-governmental organizations responsible for developing and implementing national and grassroots public health programs for urban and rural populations. They will explore and discuss best practices for public health preparedness and response\, health education\, and public awareness strategies in health\, safety\, and illness prevention. The visitors will be examining various health education and disease prevention programs\, research and development\, and the treatment and care of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS\, Ebola\, and tuberculosis. They will also review U.S. policies on HIV/AIDS\, Ebola\, and malaria\, underscoring the U.S. commitment to assist other countries in combating infectious diseases.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/public-health-infectious-diseases/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180426
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20180226T224416Z
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SUMMARY:Towards a More Safe and Secure World: Cooperative Security Efforts
DESCRIPTION:11 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego studying U.S. programs that work to counter violent extremism\, including the relationship between federal\, state\, and local programs. They will explore the underlying conditions that fuel extremism — political grievances\, communal conflict\, social structures\, and economic disparity — and emerging trends to address them. The visitors will examine community-based efforts to build strong community resistance to violent extremism and promote tolerance\, including community policing and prison rehabilitation programs. They will discuss how different sectors of American society work together to resist violent extremism\, including government\, academia\, civil society\, religious communities\, and the private sector.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/towards-safe-secure-world-cooperative-security-efforts/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180603
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20180329T192423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T195346Z
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SUMMARY:American Councils Professional Fellows Program
DESCRIPTION:12 professional fellows from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego. The fellows will be placed in a variety of American organizations\, universities\, and state bodies across the US that address issues of governance and society.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/american-councils-professional-fellows-program/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180429
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20180329T193209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T195838Z
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SUMMARY:Increasing Prosecution Rates of Domestic Violence Cases
DESCRIPTION:5 visitors from South Korea will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego to understand the role that prosecutors\, judges\, law enforcement\, and NGOs play in combating domestic violence. The visitors will be exchanging lessons learned\, strategies and tools with officials working in the judiciary and law enforcement sectors. They will also explore how law enforcement\, judges\, and prosecutors work together with local governments and NGOs to prosecute domestic violence cases.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/increasing-prosecution-rates-of-domestic-violence-cases/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180501T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20180416T232813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T222222Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Discussion: Best Strategies to Protect IP in India
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to expand your business? Interested in learning more about intellectual property rights in a fast-growing industrial market? \nJoin the San Diego Diplomacy Council and Connect for a learning and networking breakfast discussion on Best Strategies to Protect Intellectual Property in India featuring three intellectual property experts from K&S Partners\, a leading IP law firm in India.The discussion will be held on Tuesday\, May 1 from 8:30–11 AM at CONNECT in San Diego. \nRavi Bhola is an experienced patent attorney and a partner at K&S\, specializing in biotechnology and biosciences. He has assessed thousands of patent applications in a litany of technology areas\, such as software\, pharmaceuticals\, electronics\, bioinformatics\, and communication. Today\, he represents several multinational and domestic biotechnology corporations on a variety of issues and works very closely with several start-up companies. \nS K Srihari is another seasoned patent attorney and partner at K&S. He specializes in technology issues and handles patent drafting and prosecution in the areas of electronics\, telecommunication\, computer science\, electrical\, electromechanical and instrumentation engineering. He regularly appears before the Indian Patent Office and the Intellectual Property Appellate Board in connection with prosecution and enforcement of patent rights. \nSudesha Banerajee is a senior associate at K&S who specializes in trade mark and copyright matters. She advises clients on all aspects of trade mark filing and prosecution\, handles opposition and cancellation proceedings\, and also counsels clients on issues relating to copyright protection. She regularly appears before the Trade Marks Office and the Intellectual Property Appellate Board in connection with prosecution and enforcement matters. \nAt a time when competition with China is fierce\, the continued expansion of India’s industrial market presents new and exciting opportunities for American businesses. For companies and professionals looking to India for expansion\, having an understanding of the country’s intellectual property laws is essential. This event is ideal for companies currently doing business in India\, those who are interested in doing business in India\, as well as those interested in IP law. \nThis event is free but RSVPs are required by clicking here or by emailing igor@sandiegodiplomacy.org \n 
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/breakfast-discussion-best-strategies-to-protect-ip-in-india/
LOCATION:Connect\, 4790 Eastgate Mall Suite 125\, San Diego\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180509
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T200000Z
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SUMMARY:Foreign Policy and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:20 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego to explore the human rights components of U.S. foreign policy. The visitors will be examining the work of the organizations that monitor or advocate for international human rights issues. They will also discuss how grassroots organizations seek to influence human rights policy at the local\, state\, national\, and international levels.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/foreign-policy-and-human-rights/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180510
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20180329T194150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T201258Z
UID:1624-1525478400-1525910399@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Foreign Policy and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:6 visitors from Germany and Tajikistan will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego to explore population changes in the United States by investigating such demographic components as gender\, age\, ethnicity\, mobility\, language knowledge\, employment status\, and location. They will compare and contrast demographic trends in the United States and Germany from a government\, community\, private sector\, think tank\, NGO\, and academic perspectives. They will be providing an overview of how various communities in the United States support integration and diversity\, along with how the United States fosters notions of citizenship and nationhood.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/foreign-policy-and-human-rights-2/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180518
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20180329T201631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T201710Z
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SUMMARY:Social Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/social-entrepreneurs/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180527
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20180329T195250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T200908Z
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SUMMARY:Green Energy in the United States
DESCRIPTION:11 visitors from the People’s Republic of China will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego to examine current energy supply\, demand\, and production while considering the challenges in meeting present and future energy needs across the globe. The visitors will review U.S. national energy policy and approaches to securing energy resources. This includes efforts to expand and diversify the energy supply\, increase investment in research and technology\, and strengthen international cooperation. They will explore the U.S. experience in developing new energy sources. They will also explore promoting affordable\, clean\, and efficient energy from traditional\, alternative\, and renewable sources.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/green-energy-in-the-united-states/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180530
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20180329T201918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T201918Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Tourism
DESCRIPTION:Visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/sustainable-tourism/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T083551
CREATED:20180511T221536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T221547Z
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SUMMARY:Air Quality Policy Overview and U.S Case Study
DESCRIPTION:6 visitors from the Republic of Korea to learn about U.S. approaches to air quality policy and regulation at the national\, state\, and local levels; Seek opportunities for participants to network\, pursue mutual information sharing\, and build linkages with U.S. national\, state\, and local officials\, nongovernmental organizations\, and industry representatives; Encourage an exchange of views on respective best practices on air quality. 
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/air-quality-policy-overview-and-u-s-case-study/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T083552
CREATED:20180511T133832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T163725Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Appreciation Reception
DESCRIPTION:Please join the San Diego Diplomacy Council to celebrate our members\, volunteers and partners\, who help us nurture friendships and share solutions to global challenges with counterparts from around the world. We are proud to welcome the President of Global Ties U.S\, Katherine Brown and Former U.S Department of State Foreign Service Officer\, Julie Moyes to discuss the critical importance of public diplomacy and why our local engagement in San Diego matters. We will award our member of the year for their outstanding support\, celebrate our home hosts’ contributions and vote for the new SDDC Board of Directors. Heavy appetizers and refreshments will be served.\n\nHighlights\nKatherine Brown\, CEO/President of Global Ties U.S\n\nFrom 2013-2016\, Katherine Brown served as Executive Director of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy\, a body authorized by Congress to oversee and promote U.S. government activities that intend to understand\, inform\, and influence foreign publics. Most recently\, she was a Public Policy Manager at Facebook\, Inc. where she was also in residence as a Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellow. Learn more Here. \nJulie Moyes\, Former U.S Department of State Foreign Service Officer\nJulie Moyes retired as a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer after 32 years of service. She served as Consul General in Edinburgh\, as the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in the Hague\, and in several other foreign and U.S. posts. Her last job was training diplomats how to effectively use soft power to advance U.S. foreign-policy objectives. \n Member of the Year Award\nRecognition of Home Hosts\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/annual-appreciation-reception/
LOCATION:The Point\, 1010 Santa Clara Place\, 1010 Santa Clara Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180614
DTSTAMP:20260406T083552
CREATED:20180511T221907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T191111Z
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SUMMARY:STEAM Education
DESCRIPTION:11 visitors from Mexico will be visiting to introduce new and practical\, transferable ideas in STEAM education to community leaders\, teachers\, and educators by visiting a range of schools\, community organizations\, labs\, and other sites while in the United States. They will examine development and implementation of new STEAM programs that attract youth from at-risk and underrepresented communities and explore mechanisms for providing concrete skills to students through innovative STEAM programs and activities that result in improved career and educational prospects.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/steam-education/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T083552
CREATED:20180629T193039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T193039Z
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SUMMARY:Education & STEAM
DESCRIPTION:11 visitors from Mexico will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego to explore the following; Introduce new and practical ideas in STEAM education to community leaders\, teachers\, and educators by visiting schools\, community organizations\, labs\, and other sites while in the United States; Examine development and implementation of new STEAM programs that attract youth from at risk communities; explore mechanisms for providing concrete skills to students through innovative STEAM programs and activities that result in improved career educational prospects.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/education-steam/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T083552
CREATED:20180511T221751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T221751Z
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SUMMARY:Promoting Cyber-Security
DESCRIPTION:22 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego to examine the President’s Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative and assess threats to critical infrastructure; Discuss U.S. policy and efforts to secure an open\, interoperable\, secure\, and reliable cyberspace\, including U.S. interagency functions; Explore cyber education\, research and development efforts; Assess the efficacy of Internet security legislation and explore protections for privacy rights and civil liberties; Evaluate the role of the private sector in promoting cybersecurity\, including public-private information sharing and data protection; Explore economic and national security impacts of malevolent cyber activity; and discuss strategies to collaborate and counter cyber threats.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/promoting-cyber-security/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180711
DTSTAMP:20260406T083552
CREATED:20180511T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T191513Z
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SUMMARY:Global Economy
DESCRIPTION:12 visitors from multiple countries will provide an overview of the economic\, political\, and social factors and institutions relevant to domestic and international U.S. trade and investment practices; explore current economic trends\, U.S. fiscal and monetary policies\, trade agreements\, and their impact on the global economy; discuss state and local international trade and export promotion initiatives and related innovative strategies to advance regional economic development; provide insights into how American industries compete in the world market; and examine the role of the media\, regulatory agencies\, and consumer advocacy groups in informing the public on domestic and international economic trends and financial issues. \n 
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/global-economy/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180707T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T083552
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SUMMARY:AFRICAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:7 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego Exploring the following: Introduce the political\, economic and social factors that influence and encourage the development of private enterprise in the U.S; Explain the role the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) plays in encouraging the U.S.- African exports from Department of State \, Congressional and private sector perspectives; Highlight the contributions of women to local economies and technology development; Provide a platform for participants to showcase products and make important business links.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/african-women-entrepreneurship-program/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180719
DTSTAMP:20260406T083552
CREATED:20180511T222134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T191616Z
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SUMMARY:Resilient Societies: Strengthening Minority Gender Communities
DESCRIPTION:9 visitors from multiple countries will examine U.S. and international initiatives to promote and protect the human rights of the LGBTI community; explore equal access to educational\, economic and healthcare opportunities for citizens with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations; analyze the legislative framework and political perspectives on current and pending efforts to ensure equal human and civil rights in the United States; and observe how organizations monitor\, influence\, and advocate for human and civil rights policy at the local\, state\, national\, and international levels.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/resilient-societies-strengthening-minority-gender-communities/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T083552
CREATED:20180511T222233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T191804Z
UID:1708-1531555200-1531933200@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Management of Border Crossing Security
DESCRIPTION:8 visitors from Israel will explain door to door cargo\, security at border crossings for goods and people; expediting lines of passengers and goods; passage of sensitive materials such as dual use goods; Security and Technology used in border crossings; best practices for Passenger and Cargo screenings; Technology for Expediting Scanning of Passengers and Cargo.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/management-of-border-crossing-security/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T083552
CREATED:20180629T195948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T195948Z
UID:1753-1531555200-1533402000@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Youth Empowerment and civic engagement
DESCRIPTION:7 visitors from The United Kingdom will  be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following; How civil society organizations encourage political participation and voter turnout among historically underrepresented communities; The role of government\, private sector\, and non-profit entities in encouraging civic participation for young people; Arts \, sports\, music\, and extracurricular activities designed to empower and enrich youth; Share best practices for diversifying and expanding political participation and economic opportunity across communities.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/youth-empowerment-and-civic-engagement/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180715T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T083552
CREATED:20180522T213116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T115633Z
UID:1718-1531652400-1531665000@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:World Pride Forum 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 4th World Pride Forum on July 15 convening LGBTQIA+ movement leaders from around the world! \nMembers of a contingent of LGBTQIA+ leaders that are part of the U.S Department of State International Visitors Leadership Program will participate in a panel discussion moderated by Fernando Z Lopez\, Executive Director of San Diego LGBT Pride. Community members will have the opportunity to ask them about their work and human rights issues around the globe. The panel will include select visitors from the listed countries below. \nParticipating Delegations: Bangladesh\, Belgium\, Bulgaria\, Finland\, France\,  Israel\, Pakistan\, Papua New Guinea\, Poland\, Turkey\, Vietnam \nThe event is co-sponsored by the San Diego Diplomacy Council\, San Diego Pride\, the San Diego History Center\, and the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/1718/
LOCATION:San Diego History Center\, suite 3\, 1649 El Prado\, San Diego\, California\, 92101
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180719T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180719T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T083552
CREATED:20180627T224152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T224628Z
UID:1738-1532021400-1532028600@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Global Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a chance to connect with 7 female African entrepreneurs in the fashion and design space! They’ll be visiting from seven different countries: Central African Republic\, Cote d’Ivoire\, Guinea\, Liberia\, Niger\, Rwanda\, and Togo\, with some  who hold positions as CEOs\, Founders\, Directors\, and Head of External Affairs. They have transformed their societies through economic development and social advocacy in their communities by creating jobs and encouraging other women and girls and continue to do so! \nThe international visitors will be visiting San Diego under the auspices of the U.S State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program and Global Social Hour is the perfect opportunity for globally minded San Diegans to engage in conversation with them. \nDate and Time:Thursday\, July 19th at 5:30 \nLocation:  Alhambra Room at The Prado\, Balboa Park\, 1549 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA 92101 \nRSVP Here 
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/global-social-hour-2/
LOCATION:El Prado Restaurant\, 1549 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA 92101\, San Diego\, CA\, 92105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180726
DTSTAMP:20260406T083552
CREATED:20180511T222343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T191906Z
UID:1709-1532131200-1532563199@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Euro Security Issues
DESCRIPTION:17 visitors from Europe will expose participants to U.S. security and the defense policy-making process and perspectives on global issues; examine specific security issues\, such as regional conflicts\, weapons proliferation\, energy security\, homeland security\, international terrorism\, and the use of preventive diplomacy to address these challenges; discuss the European security architecture\, including the evolving roles of NATO\, the EU\, the UN\, and other international organizations in dealing with global crises; and explore the benefits of U.S.-European cooperation on security policy worldwide.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/euro-security-issues/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T083552
CREATED:20180711T172719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T172719Z
UID:1772-1532505600-1532797200@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:GLOBAL TIES ORAL TRIALS PART II
DESCRIPTION:Visitors will be coming from Mexico will be coming to take part in a second series of professional study tours: \nSDDC and Global Ties U.S. is organizing a series of one-week professional study tours to bring Mexican law enforcement officials\, policymakers\, and other stakeholders to the United States. These study tours will allow for focused dialogue and sharing of knowledge between U.S. and Mexican practitioners on key topics related to policing\, law enforcement\, and the judicial process\, and will provide opportunities for Mexican participants to interact with U.S. counterparts\, to analyze their own communities and roles\, and to reflect on how to incorporate best practices and lessons learned.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/global-ties-oral-trials-part-ii/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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