GLX Events June 2024

The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by the World Affairs Council which is a member of Global Ties U.S.

Digital Financial Systems of the Future: Five bank managers, fintech traders, and blockchain analysts from Indonesia are visiting Seattle to facilitate exchange on understanding innovation for digital financial systems and regulation, and observe such fields as risk mitigation, data protection, and emerging technology in digital financial systems.

Empowering Organizations Working with Refugees and Migrants in Poland: Ten leaders of nonprofits, governmental organizations, and humanitarian association from Poland, in their time in Seattle, will review efforts and standards for resettling refugees in the united states, as well as opportunities for cooperation on refugee issues and policies and programs to resettle and integrate refugees.

Women Leaders - Promoting Peace and Security: Eleven woman leaders from throughout Africa are coming to Seattle to assess the roles of women in political transition, conflict prevention, and humanitarian emergencies, and demonstrate the role of women in society, business, and government.

Strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance through Leadership Development: Five leaders from various sectors in Japan are coming to Seattle to explore efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance through base-hosting community leadership development, and showcase effective practices for creating change within complex bureaucracies.