International Visitor Leadership Program
More than half of WorldChicago’s yearly visitors come to Chicago through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Participants nominated by U.S. Embassies — visit multiple cities across the U.S. to build relationships and exchange best practices with their American counterparts in their field or sector. WorldChicago’s goal is for IVLP visitors and the Chicago area non-profit, business, and civic leaders that they engage with to feel enriched and better-connected after meeting.