Upcoming Events & International Delegations

Elections in Democracies

4 visitors from Thailand will be coming to San Diego to understand the development of democracy and civic education in the western tradition; learn about party development and cohesion as well as strategic communications; explore the triggers that cause electoral violence and cause elections to fail; study the role of police and other security services in mitigating risks to the electoral... Read More

Young Political Leaders

8 visitors from India will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: examine U.S. political parties and civic engagement, especially the role of young people; discuss strategies for developing and strengthening political organizations, through leadership training, organizing infrastructures, and... Read More

Beats Into Bridges: Celebrating Art Diplomacy

Museum of Photographic Arts

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

At – Risk Youth Empowerment

1 Gold Star IVLP from Iraq will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: explore best practices in providing psycho-social support and services for traumatized children; understand efforts to advocate and treat homelessness for youth and senior citizens; illustrate... Read More

Fulbright Enrichment Seminar

90 Fulbright Faculty from across disciplines and across the globe will be coming to San Diego to attend a Fulbright Enrichment Seminar on Leveraging Strategic Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Long-Term Success. The seminar will sharpen Fulbright Scholars’ ability to examine the importance of leveraging strategic innovation across private, public, and social sectors to ensure long-term... Read More

Music Diplomacy Exchange Program with Crew Percussions (Outband)

The San Diego Diplomacy Council will fulfill the following Project Manager duties, including but not limited to: be responsible for all pre-departure communication between LAPA and the Artist, creating a full agenda in Kuwait and taking into consideration needs and requests from both LAPA and the Artist; act as administrative and logistical lead for the... Read More