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Cooperation for Economic Growth, Japan

Eight Japanese leaders explored Silicon Valley's startup culture, venture capital ecosystem, and innovation ties with Japan through the IVLP in...

Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security: A Multi-Regional Exchange

AI is transforming economies, labor markets, and societies worldwide, prompting important conversations about the future. In June 2026, Global Ties...

Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists: AI and Technology in Journalism | Europe

Six European media experts sought to better understand how AI and emerging tech are reshaping journalistic practices....

Artificial Intelligence: Policy, Innovation, and Security | Germany & Sweden

German and Swedish government officials, researchers, and cybersecurity leaders explored the Bay Area's startup ecosystem and role in advancing next-gen...

Cybersecurity in Critical Telecom Infrastructure | Türkiye

In July 2025, we connected five ICT experts from telecommunications operators and the Turkish national regulatory agency with Cisco, Astranis,...

Venture Capital Investment and Regulation: An IVLP Project for Slovenia

In December 2024, Global Ties San Francisco hosted the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) delegation "Venture...

IVLP Highlight: Approaches to Urban Search and Rescue in the United States | Türkiye

From January 23-28, 2025, Global Ties San Francisco hosted the Approaches to Urban Search and Rescue in the United States...

IVLP Highlight: American Foreign Policy Delegation from Germany

From December 7-11, 2024, Global Ties San Francisco hosted the American Foreign Policy, Economic Security, and the People's Republic of...

IVLP Highlight: Strategies to Strengthen Health Security | Egypt

In early August 2024, Global Ties San Francisco hosted a U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) delegation...

IVLP Highlight: Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists – Media Responsibility in an Age of Disinformation | Africa

In February, an IVLP project for Africa brought 13 enthusiastic participants from across Africa to San Francisco to take part...

Nurturing Global Partnerships: A Successful Start to 2024 with IVLP in San Francisco

From January 24 to 27, 2024, we enthusiastically welcomed to San Francisco our first U.S. Department of State International Visitor...