BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Diego Diplomacy Council - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for San Diego Diplomacy Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190908 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190723T221609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T221609Z UID:2571-1567468800-1567900799@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Border Security: Interagency Cooperation and Information Sharing DESCRIPTION:6 visitors from Indonesia will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: \n\nExamine how U.S. borders are protected through the use of personnel\, technology\, information sharing\, and infrastructure; as well as collaborative efforts with neighboring countries\, and many federal\, state\, local\, tribal\, and territorial partners\nLearn how various stakeholders comb through information using cutting-edge technology and analytic tools in an effort to protect the United States and its citizens\nObserve how stakeholders coordinate and share information across the federal\, state and local government as well as with partner nations in an effort to protect against global criminal organizations and terrorism\nAnalyze the databases and information technology used to share and maintain information on the border\nLearn best practices on daily border operations and investigations\, including passenger assessment\, inspection of conveyances and cargo\, narcotics detection\, K9 operations\, outbound operations\, and patrol of the border away from ports of entry\nLearn best practices on how federal law enforcement agencies and local police collaborate across the interagency on immigration/customs operations and investigations initiated at the border. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/border-security-interagency-cooperation-and-information-sharing/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190905T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190910T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190626T213459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T213934Z UID:2545-1567670400-1568134800@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management DESCRIPTION:14 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: \n\nAssess U.S. pre- and post-disaster strategies for managing and responding to natural and man-made disasters\nDiscuss mobilizing resources and assisting community members with the economic\, social\, and psychological repercussions of devastating events\nExplore the latest predictive modeling programs\, visit federal and local response agencies\, conduct on-site meetings at emergency command and trauma facilities\, and examine shelter models URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/disaster-preparedness-and-emergency-management/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190922 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190606T194804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T085105Z UID:2445-1568851200-1569110399@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Regional Summit & 40th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join the San Diego Diplomacy Council for three days of learning and fun during our Regional Summit & 40th Anniversary Celebration! \n Register for Regional Summit & Gastro Tour Buy Tickets for 40th Anniversary Party \nClick on the tabs below for event details \n\n\n\nDiplomacy Rocks!Thursday\, September 19\n\n\nDiplomacy Begins Here Regional SummitFriday\, September 20\n\n\nTijuana Gastro Diplomacy TourSaturday\, September 21\n\n\n\nDiplomacy Rocks!Thursday\, September 19\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Celebrate San Diego Diplomacy Council's 40th birthday with us!\n \n \n\n\n \n \n In honor of our birthday\, we're throwing an awesome party at Park & Rec! Come dressed in your raddest 80s attire and ready to dance the night away to our binational region’s legendary 80s tribute band Rock of Ages. Your admission includes two drinks and freshly prepared tacos and gorditas. There will be live and silent auctions and prizes awarded for the best 80s outfits. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n SDDC Members: $40  |  General Admission: $50 \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Featuring: \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 80s tribute band from Tijuana \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Drinks • Dancing • AuctionsTacos y Gorditas • Prizes for Best 80s Attire \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n This event is part of San Diego Diplomacy Council's 40th Anniversary Campaign.\n \n \n\n\n \n \n In an increasingly divided world\, your support enables us to connect and empower leaders to overcome their differences\, find common ground\, and solve critical challenges at home and abroad. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n Learn more & Support Our Campaign\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nDiplomacy Begins Here Regional SummitFriday\, September 20\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Deepen Your Understanding of Diplomacy\n \n \n\n\n \n \n The San Diego Diplomacy Council  is pleased to host the Diplomacy Begins Here Regional Summit and Learning Lab in San Diego\, CA this fall in partnership with Global Ties U.S. and the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More & Register\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Innovation in the Cali Baja Region & Beyond\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Open to the general public\, the Diplomacy Begins Here Regional Summit on September 20 will focus on "Innovation in the Cali Baja Region and Beyond." \nFor members of the Global Ties Network\, the Learning Lab on September 19 will provide a space for tailored workshops on IVLP programming best practices\, crisis communications\, and other relevant topics. \nJoin us for locally and globally focused conversations that inspire engagement on issues impacting the Cali Baja region and beyond. Together\, we will foster connections and growth in the international exchange community\, as well as celebrate the critical role that public and citizen diplomacy exchange programs play in building a more peaceful\, prosperous binational region and world. \nThe Summit will convene local\, national\, and international leaders in business\, government\, and nonprofit sectors. We will focus on: \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Binational Innovation\n \n\n \n Learn how regional leaders are working collaboratively across our border in the fields of education\, technology\, and government to enhance innovation and accelerate progress in the Cali Baja region. \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alumni Stories\n \n\n \n Hear first-hand stories from program alumni about how their exchange experiences forever changed their perceptions\, their future decisions\, and their life trajectories. \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Border Tour\n \n\n \n Visit the U.S.-Mexico border to understand to the world’s busiest land border crossing from the nuanced perspectives of the security\, human rights\, and business communities. \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youth Track\n \n\n \n San Diego area university and high school students will also be invited to attend a special youth track of our summit which will include an interactive border security simulation and discussion of careers in public diplomacy or foreign affairs. \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nTijuana Gastro Diplomacy TourSaturday\, September 21\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Experience the Gastronomy of Tijuana\n \n \n\n\n \n \n You don’t want to miss our Gastro Diplomacy tour through Tijuana led by Turista Libre. Tour T.J. like a local. Cost to attend is $75 and includes transportation to/from the U.S. Mexico Border\, transportation within Mexico\, lunch\, and libations. Valid U.S. passports required as we will be traveling to Mexico. \nSpaces are limited to the first 50 registrants. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \nOur Sponsors\n \nCommunity Partners\nRuby Diplomat $10\,000+\n\n1 exclusive table at the summit for 8 guests.\nAnnual corporate membership for your company.\nAdmission for 8 guests to our 40th Anniversary party “Diplomacy Rocks!” at Park and Rec.\n1 table at exhibitor fair.\nYour logo or name to be inserted into event logo used for the Summit and Anniversary Party’s invitations\, program\, marketing collateral and event slide presentation.\nYour logo or name to be inserted into our website as a corporate member and 40th Anniversary Philanthropic Campaign.\n\nDiamond Diplomat $5\,000+\n\n1 table at the summit (for 8 people).\nAdmission (for 8 people) to Diplomacy Rocks! Birthday Celebration at Park and Rec.\n1 table at Exhibitor Fair.\nYour logo or name to be inserted into event logo used for the Summit and Anniversary Party’s invitations\, program\, marketing collateral and event slide presentation.\n\nGold Diplomat $2\,500+\n\n1 table at the summit (for 4 people).\nAdmission (for 4 people) to Diplomacy Rocks! Birthday Celebration at Park and Rec.\nYour logo or name to be inserted into event logo used for the Summit and Anniversary Party’s invitations\, program\, marketing collateral and event slide presentation.\n\n40th Anniversary Party Sponsor $1\,000+\n\nAdmission (for 4 people) to Diplomacy Rocks! Birthday Celebration at Park and Rec.\nYour logo or name to be inserted into event logo used for the 40th Anniversary Party’s invitations\, program\, marketing collateral and event slide presentation.\n\nIndividual Sponsor $500+\n\n1 ticket to the Summit with preferred seating.\n1 ticket to Diplomacy Rocks! Birthday Celebration at Park and Rec.\n1 ticket to the Tijuana Gastro Diplomacy Tour.\nYour logo or name to be inserted into event logo used for the Summit and Anniversary Party’s invitations\, program\, marketing collateral and event slide presentation.\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\nTo purchase tables at the Summit or to learn about sponsorship opportunities\, please contact: fabienne@sandiegodiplomacy.org URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/regional-summit-40th-anniversary-celebration/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/summit-calendar-featured-image-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191002 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190925T192519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T192519Z UID:2628-1569369600-1569974399@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Responses to Refugee Issues DESCRIPTION:10 visitors from Egypt will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: \n\nExamine U.S. legislation pertaining to refugees and asylum?seekers\nGain insight into U.S. protection measures for refugees and asylum?seekers\, and observe how this differs between states\nHighlight initiatives to identify\, protect\, assist\, and provide services for refugees and asylum?seekers \nDemonstrate efforts to raise awareness about refugees and asylum?seekers through the media \nExplore local\, national\, and international cooperative efforts to respond to refugee issues. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/responses-to-refugee-issues/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191010 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190723T221756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T192615Z UID:2572-1570147200-1570665599@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Countering Violent Extremism – Strong Cities Network DESCRIPTION:11 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: \n\nFacilitate systematic sharing of knowledge\, expertise\, and lessons learned on building social cohesion and community resilience to prevent violent extremism across cities on an international basis\nAnalyze and examine methods to address the underlying conditions that fuel political grievances\, communal conflicts\, and economic disparity within communities\nExplore the role of faith-based and secular organizations\, community-based efforts\, and public-private partnerships to engage youth on political\, social\, and economic challenges\nExamine leadership strategies and advocacy skills designed to influence susceptible youth\nExplore successful intervention and rehabilitation programs to reintegrate disenfranchised youth and prevent radicalization\nFoster and further collaboration among Strong Cities Network member cities in support of the Strong Cities Network initiative. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/countering-violent-extremism-strong-cities-network/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191013 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190925T192751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T192751Z UID:2629-1570492800-1570924799@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Combatting Trafficking in Person DESCRIPTION:7 visitors from Serbia will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: \n\nExamine the legal framework and policymaking efforts in the U.S. for combating trafficking in persons\nExplore best practices in the roles of law enforcement\, prosecution and judges in combating trafficking in persons\nExamine strategies and programs for identifying and assisting victims of trafficking in persons and preventing future victims\nIdentify effective interaction and cooperation on TIP cases among law enforcement\, prosecutors and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)\, as well as among international\, federal\, state and local entities\nReview the role and work of interagency task forces URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/combatting-trafficking-in-person/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191017 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190925T192844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T192844Z UID:2630-1570838400-1571270399@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Cities DESCRIPTION:15 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: \n\nExplore best practices in environmentally sound creative urban planning and the design and maintenance of infrastructure systems in urban areas\nExamine the effect of natural and human made disasters on cities\nConsider methods of collaboration among national and international specialists as a means of furthering the resiliency of cities URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/sustainable-cities/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191020 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190626T213646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T221857Z UID:2547-1571097600-1571529599@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Religious and Public Education DESCRIPTION:13 visitors from Saudi Arabia will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego for this project sponsored by the Department of State. Specific objectives are forthcoming. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/religious-and-public-education/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191120 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190925T193552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T193552Z UID:2636-1571356800-1574207999@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Professional Fellowship Program DESCRIPTION:9 business leaders from Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia will work for a month with local companies and non-profits. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/professional-fellowship-program/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191025 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190925T192944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T192944Z UID:2631-1571616000-1571961599@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Management of Protected Areas DESCRIPTION:8 visitors from Chile will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego for this project sponsored by the Department of State. Specific objectives are forthcoming. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/sustainable-management-of-protected-areas/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191027 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190925T193047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T193047Z UID:2632-1571788800-1572134399@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Accessing Foreign Markets Export Logistics\, From Rural Roads to Ports DESCRIPTION:4 visitors from Colombia will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: \n\nExplore tools that strengthen the enabling environment for exporting different kinds of products from rural areas\nExamine systems and institutions that allow small scale producers in rural areas to sell to foreign consumers\nDiscuss trade related issues useful to exporters URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/accessing-foreign-markets-export-logistics-from-rural-roads-to-ports/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190925T193141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T193141Z UID:2633-1572912000-1573343999@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Europe Women Leaders - Peace & Security DESCRIPTION:19 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: \n\nExamine the current and historical roles of women in political transitions\, post-conflict reconstruction\, humanitarian emergencies\, conflict prevention\, and peacemaking efforts\nAssess the impact of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325)\, which reaffirmed the important role of women in peace and security\, and explore inter-agency coordination to implement the resolution\nCompare conflict transformation\, resolution\, and mediation techniques and their situational benefits and challenges\nDemonstrate the role of women in civil society\, government\, business\, politics\, and education in promoting community stability\, security\, and well-being\nIllustrate how women leaders mentor the next generation of female leaders in various specialties/areas of expertise in service to their communities\nFamiliarize participants with the constitutional\, judicial\, and legislative processes and practices that promote gender equality and protect women’s human rights URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/europe-women-leaders-peace-security/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190925T193239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T193239Z UID:2634-1572912000-1573343999@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Western Hemisphere: Women Leaders - Peace & Security DESCRIPTION:17 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: \n\nExamine the current and historical roles of women in political transitions\, post-conflict reconstruction\, humanitarian emergencies\, conflict prevention\, and peacemaking efforts\nAssess the impact of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325)\, which reaffirmed the important role of women in peace and security\, and explore inter-agency coordination to implement the resolution\nCompare conflict transformation\, resolution\, and mediation techniques and their situational benefits and challenges\nDemonstrate the role of women in civil society\, government\, business\, politics\, and education in promoting community stability\, security\, and well-being\nIllustrate how women leaders mentor the next generation of female leaders in various specialties/areas of expertise in service to their communities\nFamiliarize participants with the constitutional\, judicial\, and legislative processes and practices that promote gender equality and protect women’s human rights URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/western-hemisphere-women-leaders-peace-security/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191106T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20191017T184637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T203741Z UID:2756-1573063200-1573070400@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Global Social Hour DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Women’s Museum of California\, the San Diego Diplomacy Council would like to invite you to its next Global Social Hour: Women in Peace & Security. The event will convene thirty-two women leaders from European and Western Hemisphere countries in government ministries\, security sectors\, and civil society organizations. President Pro Tem Barbara Bry will welcome our international visitors\, which include Angelic Del Castilho Alihusain from Suriname\, Adriana Behana Cruz from Mexico\, Maria Camilleri Calleja from Malta\, and Fatima Lahnait from France.\n\n\nThese women will be sharing their experience on how they advocate for peace\, promote stability\, and improve security conditions in their communities and countries. The event will provide a unique social forum for San Diego professionals\, students and residents to learn from and personally interact with these exceptional international women leaders. Appetizers and wine will be served.\n\nVisitors will be coming from Croatia\, Cyprus\, Estonia\, France\, Ireland\, Malta\, Moldova\, Montenegro\, Netherlands\, Portugal\, Romania\, Spain\, Switzerland\, Ukraine\, United Kingdom\, Vatican City\, Bolivia\, Salvador\, Guatemala\, Honduras\, Mexico\, Panama\, Paraguay\, Suriname\, and Venezuela.\n\nThe dignitaries are visiting San Diego as part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program “Women Leaders: Promoting Peace & Security” project.\n\nDate & Location:\nWednesday\, November 6\, from 6-8 p.m.\nWomen’s Museum of California\n2730 Historic Decatur Rd Barrack 16\, San Diego\, CA 92106\nParking is available and free at the Museum.\n\nFree for SDDC and Women’s Museum of California Members\n$10 for non-members\n\nTo register\, click Here \nIf you are experiencing any issues with registration\, please contact Jim Davis at jim@sandiegodiplomacy.org. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/global-social-hour-women-in-peace-security/ LOCATION:Women’s Museum of California\, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd Barrack 16\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/global-social-hour-flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191117 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20191113T215840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T215840Z UID:2777-1573603200-1573948799@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Civil Dialogue for Civil Society DESCRIPTION:12 visitors from Poland will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: \n\nExamine the laws\, agencies\, and watchdog groups that combat discrimination and promote inclusion\nShowcase examples of successful and innovative partnerships between government\, business\, civil society organizations\, and other stakeholders that advance the development of local communities\nExplore efforts to stimulate economic growth by attracting business to local communities and how these efforts foster social and civic development within these communities\nInvestigate how effective and modern communication with community members results in citizen input into policymaking. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/civil-dialogue-for-civil-society/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191124 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190925T193316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T193316Z UID:2635-1574121600-1574553599@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Traffic Safety DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nExamine the role of government in assuring a nationwide automobile transportation infrastructure for road safety\nAnalyze the process of creation and enforcement of comprehensive driving laws\nExplore driver education programs and standards setting for motor vehicle operation\nInvestigate components of safe road design in assuring all roads are built around integrated safety features\nIllustrate the importance of safe driving advocacy and public awareness campaigns in educating drivers and pedestrians\nHighlight the importance of integrated technology in vehicle safety URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/traffic-safety/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191124 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20191113T215924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T215924Z UID:2778-1574208000-1574553599@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Combating Trafficking In Person DESCRIPTION:9 visitors from Bahrain will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: \n\nExamine anti human labor trafficking efforts through local\, state\, and federal government agencies\, law enforcement\, educators\, NGOs\, faith based organizations\, and advocacy groups to observe how the public and private sectors collaborate to end trafficking\, both domestically and internationally\nAddress best practices of victim focused assistance\, including interview techniques\, debriefing\, administrative investigations\, and data collection\nExamine initiatives to identify\, protect\, assist\, and provide services for trafficking victims as well as efforts to raise awareness through the media. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/combating-trafficking-in-person/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191204 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20191113T220004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T220004Z UID:2779-1574726400-1575417599@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Language Centers DESCRIPTION:7 visitors from Russia will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: \n\nExplore the latest trends in private school management\nExplore objectives and how to develop various teaching activities to teach content\nExamine U.S. best practices in teaching languages\nExplore the breadth and depth of English programs in the United States\, as well as those in K-12 classes\, regarding the management side: budget\, schedules\, professional development opportunities\, and human resources\nFacilitate experience sharing with participant counterparts\nVisit schools and universities with English language programs. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/language-centers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191202 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190925T193745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T193745Z UID:2637-1575158400-1575244799@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Mexico High School Program DESCRIPTION:26 high school students will be coming to San Diego for a one week entrepreneurship program with FGI. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/mexico-high-school-program/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191212 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20191113T220102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T220102Z UID:2780-1575676800-1576108799@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:The Strong Cities Network DESCRIPTION:8 visitors from Kenya will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: \n\nFacilitate systematic sharing of best practices and lessons learned on building social cohesion and community resilience to counter terrorist radicalization and recruitment between Kenyan and U.S. stakeholders on national\, local and community levels\, including through the Strong Cities Network;\nIdentify and examine the underlying conditions that fuel political and human rights grievances\, communal conflicts\, and other potential drivers of terrorist radicalization and recruitment within communities;\nExplore the role of faith based and secular organizations\, community based efforts\, and public private partnerships in positively engaging youth on political\, social\, economic\, and security challenges;\nExplore successful intervention and rehabilitation and reintegration programs designed to positively influence susceptible youth\, reintegrate disenfranchised youth\, and prevent radicalization and recruitment to terrorism; and\nBuild networks and partnerships among stakeholders at all levels and capabilities of government\, non profit organizations\, and private owners and operators\, to prevent terrorism. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/the-strong-cities-network/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200116T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200116T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20191212T224041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T234732Z UID:2800-1579195800-1579203000@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Talk-About Series: Three Presidents at War DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Diplomacy Council cordially invites you to a Talk-About Event featuring Brett McGurk\, former Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS on Thursday\, January 16 at San Diego State University Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center at 5:30 pm. \nMr. McGurk will discuss U.S. foreign policy decisions related to the fight against terrorism since 9/11 under the Bush\, Obama and Trump Administrations. This event is co-hosted with the Charles W. Hostler Institute on World Affairs and the Center for Advancing Global Business at San Diego State University. \nMcGurk is the Frank E. and Arthur W. Payne Distinguished Lecturer at Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute. He served as Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS under Presidents Obama and Trump; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs under President Obama; NSC Senior Director and Special Assistant for National Security Affairs to President George W. Bush\, as well as multiple assignments to Iraq and the Middle East. He has received numerous awards including the highest State Department honor from Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and John Kerry. McGurk holds a J.D. from Columbia University and a B.A. from the University of Connecticut. He was a Law Clerk to Chief Justice Rehnquist on the Supreme Court’s 2001 term. \nOur moderator\, Steve Kontos\, recently completed a nearly 30-year career with the U.S. Department of State and now works independently\, specializing in defense and foreign policy issues. His experience as a Foreign Service officer included coordinating counter-terrorism policy and directing post-conflict assistance programs in the Middle East and Balkans. His latest assignment was as the foreign policy adviser to the U.S. Naval Special Warfare (SEALs) command in San Diego. From 2014 to 2017\, he led the State Department team which\, on behalf of the Special Presidential Envoy\, managed U.S. diplomatic engagement with the more than 70 countries of the Global Coalition seeking to defeat ISIS. \nThis event is open to the public\, but RSVP’s are required. Parking is provided ( See a map attached). A Reception will be held prior to the talk. \nClick HERE to RSVP.  URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/talk-about-series-with-brett-mcgurk/ CATEGORIES:Events,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Invitation-Brett-McGurK-Final-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200207 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20191113T220134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T220134Z UID:2781-1580428800-1581033599@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Empowering Youth through Workforce Development DESCRIPTION:16 visitors from various countries in Africa will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: \n\nExamine the role vocational education plays in providing Americans with training and skills tailored to fit targeted employment needs; \nDemonstrate specific workforce niches filled by community colleges\, vocational/technology schools and certificate programs and how these institutions have evolved to meet economic needs; \nAssess the federal government’s investment in innovative education for youth; \nStudy ways teachers and businesses get youth interested in futurelooking careers; and\nExplore student internships and opportunities for employment upon graduation. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/empowering-youth-through-workforce-development-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200209 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20191219T182530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T182530Z UID:2821-1580515200-1581206399@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Afghan Trilateral Training Program: Quality Assurance and Accreditation Program(FFS) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/afghan-trilateral-training-program-quality-assurance-and-accreditation-programffs/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200222 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20191219T182332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T193204Z UID:2820-1580515200-1582329599@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:The Experiment Digital (FFS) DESCRIPTION:We will be recruiting San Diegan high school students to apply for a Virtual Exchange Program with high school students from the Middle East. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/the-experiment-digital-ffs/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200227 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20191219T182650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T182650Z UID:2822-1581984000-1582761599@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Para Martial Arts in Belgium (FFS) DESCRIPTION:A delegation of 13 adaptive martial arts coaches as well as sports administrators who work with at-risk youth from Belgium. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/para-martial-arts-in-belgium-ffs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200304 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20191219T182905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T182905Z UID:2824-1582761600-1583279999@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Building Capacity Among Civil Service Leaders DESCRIPTION:8 visitors from Iraq will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following spe-cific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: \n· Explore different approaches of civil society leaders to collaborate with foreign governments\, interna-tional donors\, and international CSOs\, including how to raise funds\, write grant proposals\, network\, use social media\, and build partnerships; \n· Expose participants to strategies and techniques to be effective\, efficient\, and responsive to donors in order to take a leading role in promoting economic development\, good governance\, and social cohe-sion within and among minority communities; \n· Examine tools used to engage with and effect change in government and majority community attitudes toward minorities\, as well as promote and defend minority rights; and \n· Encourage dialogue and cooperation among minority community organizations and introduce concepts that will allow them to both model healthy interaction among different ethnic and religious communi-ties themselves and play a leading role in promoting reconciliation and coexistence among minority communities. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/building-capacity-among-civil-service-leaders/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200303T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200303T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20200128T173233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T205048Z UID:2850-1583260200-1583267400@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Talk-About Series: Venezuela DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Diplomacy Council cordially invites you to a Talk-About Event featuring Dr. Patricia Márquez\, Dean of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace studies at University of San Diego\, on Tuesday\, March 3 at the Coronado Public Library at 6:30pm. \nThe oil-rich Venezuela is a country in crisis with high levels of chaos\, anarchy\, poverty and violence. Not that long ago it was hard to imagine a Venezuela defined by extreme corruption\, the collapse of all basic services and institutions\, massive migration\, hyperinflation\, and significant political repression. \nDr. Márquez will discuss how Venezuela moved so rapidly from being a budding economy with tremendous oil wealth to a bankrupt society in desperate need of humanitarian aid. Through stories of everyday life\, listeners will gain a vibrant picture of economic\, political and social aspects essential for understanding the complex dimensions of the Venezuelan crisis. This event is co-hosted with The Worldview Project. \nDr. Márquez joined the USD School of Business in 2007 and has since developed the Center for Peace and Commerce (CPC)\, the Social Innovation Challenge and the USD Changemaker Hub. Her research has focused on the intersection of business and social value creation\, with an emphasis on poverty alleviation through market mechanisms. Previous to joining USD\, Dr. Márquez was a professor and dean at IESA\, a School of Business in Caracas\, Venezuela. In 2016\, Dr. Márquez received the San Diego Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Award. In 2017 she received the San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club Peacemaker of the Year Award and in 2018 the Rotary\, District 5340 Pathways to Peace Award and Paul Harris Fellowship. \nClick HERE to RSVP URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/save-the-date/ LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Avenue\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118 CATEGORIES:Events,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Venezuela-Final-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200312 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20190626T224810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T225045Z UID:2533-1583280000-1583971199@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Citizen Diplomacy Trip To Cuba DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Diplomacy Council invites you and your guest(s) to join our private delegation for an eye-opening journey at this most pivotal time in U.S.-Cuba relations. Our specially designed program will explore Cuba’s rich and varied cultural heritage. We will go beyond tourist corridors by engaging with local scholars\, attorneys\, musicians and artists who will offer in-depth commentary on the Cuban legal system\, art\, history\, architecture\, and religion.The trip is operated by Cuba Cultural Travel under the license Support to Cuban People. \nTwo options:  \n\n5 nights – March 4-9\, 2020\n7 nights – March 4-11\, 2020\n\nWe have teamed with Cuba Cultural Travel to create this extraordinary trip. Our private journeys (space is limited) include the following: \n\nThought-provoking lectures by renowned scholars\, historians\, legal experts and more\nPrivate performances and reception by prominent dance companies and musicians\nExploration of the fascinating neighborhoods of Havana in the company of an architect and historian\n\nCUSTOM DESIGNED PROGRAM INCLUDES\n\nItinerary design and coordination\nAccommodations in standard or luxury B&Bs\nCompliance with US Treasury Department\nAir-conditioned ground transportation\nFull time private tour escort\nDaily breakfast in Cuba\nMeals as listed in itinerary (including tips)\nEntrance fees to museums\nBottled water on bus and in room\nGratuities for restaurants\, porters\nCuban Tourist Card/Visa\n\nEXCLUDES\n\nAirfare to/from Cuba and associated fees\nGratuities for guide and driver\nTrip cancellation insurance\nIndividualized accommodation expenses (mini bar\, room service\, laundry fees\, etc)\n\n* Prices based on standard accommodations \nPRICES START AT:\n 6 DAYS AND 5 NIGHTS DOUBLE\, PER PERSON: $2\,290* SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $2\,595* \n 8 DAYS AND 7 NIGHTS DOUBLE\, PER PERSON: $3\,170* SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $3\,470* \nClick here for our Brochure And Registration Form \nFor more information\, contact Heidi Knuff at heidi@sandiegodiplomacy.org or at 619.291.8105 URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/citizen-diplomacy-trip-to-cuba/ CATEGORIES:Events,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cuba.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200312 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20200211T192921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T194017Z UID:2871-1583366400-1583971199@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:The Contemporary U.S. Economy DESCRIPTION:9 visitors from various countries in Europe will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: \n\nExamine U.S. financial markets in their domestic and global contexts and explain U.S. perspectives on international economic and monetary issues;\nReview U.S. efforts to promote financial stability;\nDiscuss U.S. investment in emerging markets and programs that assist developing markets;\nExamine state and local international trade and export promotion initiatives designed to promote regional economic development and entrepreneurship;\nDemonstrate how American industries remain competitive in the world market;\nExamine the effect of international trade agreements on American business\, the economy and trade relations; and\nProvide opportunities to exchange views on the U.S./Europe economic relationship. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/the-contemporary-u-s-economy/ CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200331T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200331T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035623 CREATED:20200324T180509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T185235Z UID:2920-1585674000-1585677600@sandiegodiplomacy.org SUMMARY:Virtual Talk-About Series DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to kick off our E-Talk-About Series with a virtual discussion on the implications of the current Covid-19 pandemic to global diplomacy. M.D. Dr Dekleva will give a brief presentation\, and then engage with attendees for a Q&A. This 15-20 minute lecture will take place over Zoom on Tuesday\, March 31 from 5-6pm Pacific Time. \n\nDr. Kenneth Dekleva is currently an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Peter J. O’Donnell Brain Inst.\, UT Southwestern Medical Center\, Dallas\, TX\, where he holds the McKenzie Foundation I Chair in Psychiatry and is Director\, Psychiatry- Medicine Integration. \nDuring 2002-2016\, he served as a Regional Medical Officer/Psychiatrist with the U.S. Department of State\, retiring at the rank of Minister-Counselor.  He served in Moscow\, New Delhi\, Mexico City\, Vienna\, London\, and did a tour in Washington DC as Director of Mental-Health Services [world-wide] during 2013-2015. His experience both overseas (during SARS and H1N1) as well as in Washington DC (during Ebola) included working with medical colleagues in coordinating the behavioral-health response to such epidemics/pandemics.  Since 2016\, he has published and lectured extensively in the field of leadership psychology\, focusing upon analyses of world leaders for national security purposes.  He is board-certified in psychiatry and has an extensive background in integrated care\, management consultation\, behavioral-health support to elite teams\, and forensic psychiatry. \nRegister in advance HERE. URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/virtual-talk-about-series/ CATEGORIES:Events,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Diplomacy-pandemics-e1585162345198.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR