Upcoming Events & International Delegations

International Trade

24 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to examine current federal, state, and local initiatives in international trade and export promotion, and innovative strategies for regional economic development and competitiveness in the global marketplace. In addition, they will explore the role of the U.S. in international trade and the impact of international trade agreements... Read More

Women Leaders: Promoting Peace and Security

24 visitors from multiple countries 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 the current and historical roles of women in political transitions, post-conflict reconstruction, humanitarian emergencies, conflict prevention, and peacemaking efforts; assess the impact of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which... Read More

Management of Marine Protected Areas

6 visitors from Argentina will be coming to San Diego to explore the mechanisms of MPA creation and implementation including implementation of regulations; explore MPA management from the federal, state, and local government perspectives; deepen understanding of the impacts of MPAs on sustainable fishing and the fishing industry as a whole; examine the day to day administration... Read More

Preventing and Confronting Domestic Abuse and Violence

16 visitors from multiple countries 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 various social service agencies involved in the prevention, treatment, and assistance to victims of domestic abuse/violence; review the treatment programs from intake to reintegration in the community; demonstrate public/private partnerships... Read More

Combating Trafficking in Persons

6 visitors from Indonesia will be coming to San Diego to expose GOI TIP actors to the full range of U.S. antiTIP practitioners among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, judicial authorities and NGOs in order to enable them to exchange best practices, learn new approaches and better understand the legal/institutional framework behind U.S. antiTIP efforts, which place great... Read More

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