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

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

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

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.

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... Read More

5 visitors from Uruguay will be coming to examine the American criminal justice system, with an emphasis on U.S. efforts to protect and promote women’s rights, women’s access to justice, and the welfare of children within the juvenile justice system. They will explore best practices and challenges within the U.S. corrections system in the incarceration... Read More