Upcoming Events & International Delegations

Air Quality Policy Overview and U.S Case Study

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... Read More

STEAM Education

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... Read More

Education & STEAM

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... Read More

Promoting Cyber-Security

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... Read More

Global Economy

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... Read More

AFRICAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM

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... Read More

Resilient Societies: Strengthening Minority Gender Communities

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... Read More

Management of Border Crossing Security

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.

Youth Empowerment and civic engagement

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... Read More