Global Ties San Francisco exchange programs showcase the wealth of knowledge, culture, and innovative spirit of the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley to a global audience. We connect international visitors with local businesses, organizations, government officials, schools, and community members to foster a world of cross-cultural understanding and sustained peace.
As international exchange and public diplomacy professionals, we take care to fully immerse visitors in the local community and culture for an authentic and transformative experience. Our active participation in the planning process, strategic connections, and extensive geographic knowledge ensure high-quality exchanges for all stakeholders. This is demonstrated in the longstanding success of our work with the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program and other custom exchanges.
Global Ties San Francisco partners with the U.S. Department of State to implement the nation’s flagship professional exchange program, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Through this prestigious program, we welcome 700 visitors annually to the Bay Area to explore critical global issues with peers and engage with local Citizen Diplomats, gaining a more balanced understanding of the United States.
Global Ties San Francisco designs and implements custom exchange programs to meet the unique needs of your international organization or agency. Our services include professional meeting coordination, cultural excursions, dinner hospitality and networking events, transportation and accommodation arrangements, and certified virtual exchange facilitation. Whether you are looking to build leadership skills or explore specific topics, our custom exchanges deliver high-quality, impactful experiences.
Eight Japanese leaders explored Silicon Valley's startup culture, venture capital ecosystem, and innovation ties with Japan through the IVLP in...
AI is transforming economies, labor markets, and societies worldwide, prompting important conversations about the future. In June 2026, Global Ties...
Six European media experts sought to better understand how AI and emerging tech are reshaping journalistic practices....
German and Swedish government officials, researchers, and cybersecurity leaders explored the Bay Area's startup ecosystem and role in advancing next-gen...
In July 2025, we connected five ICT experts from telecommunications operators and the Turkish national regulatory agency with Cisco, Astranis,...
In December 2024, Global Ties San Francisco hosted the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) delegation "Venture...
