Our Programming
& Events
As a convener for the educational and cultural exchange community, the Alliance organizes events and programming every year to promote exchanges, create community, facilitate information sharing, and celebrate industry professionals.
ADVOCACY Day
Advocacy Day is an annual opportunity in Washington, DC for Alliance Members to visit Congress and demonstrate the importance of exchanges to U.S. states and districts.
SUMMER OF ACTION
Summer of Action is a summer-long initiative to increase awareness and understanding of the benefits of international exchange programs on Americans and their local communities.
Exchange Day
Exchange Day is a worldwide celebration of the power of international exchanges.
Annual Conference
The Alliance Annual Conference is a platform for the exchange community to engage directly with Department of State leadership, hear from industry thought leaders, and connect with peers.
Registration for the 2025 Alliance Annual Conference is live! The deadline to register is Monday, September 22. Please reach out to info@alliance-exchange.org with any questions.
International Education Week
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote educational and cultural exchange programs.
programming
McCarry Leadership Award
The McCarry Leadership Award celebrates emerging leaders in the U.S. exchange community and facilitates leadership and networking opportunities for awardees annually.
Nominations are live for the 2025 McCarry Leadership Award cycle!
young professionals of the alliance
Young Professionals of the Alliance (YPA) is a network of early career exchange professionals passionate about exchanges and looking to grow their networks, learn from their peers, and find community.