WorldChicago and Freeport Area International Visitors Council are pleased to host the Diplomacy Begins Here Regional Summit! In partnership with Global Ties U.S. and the Office of International Visitors at the U.S. Department of State, this year's summit will focus on "Connecting Diverse Communities Through Diplomacy.

Join us in Illinois as we foster connections and growth in the international exchange community, as well as celebrate the critical role that public and citizen diplomacy programs, such as the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), play in building trust to advance peace and prosperity. This year's summit will occur on July 22, 2022, at the Palmer House Hilton. Click here to register.