GLX Programs: October 2025
October 1st, 2025
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.
Wildlife Strategies to Promote National Security and Prosperity:Five conservation and restoration and wildlife experts from five different countries are coming to Seattle to examine urban and regional habitat restoration initiatives, species monitoring and anti-trafficking research, and public education and sustainable ecotourism models
Energy as an Economic Driver:Eight European entrepreneurs, energy regulators, and representatives of power companies will come to Seattle to examine how sustainable energy development fosters global political stability and prosperity.
New Media Voices: Thirteen communications experts and presenters from various countries in Africa will come to Seattle to discuss how social media has transformed engagement in society, observe the operations of digital media companies, and explore how civil society and government agencies work with the digital content industry.