
Advocacy Day – March 9, 2023
- Advocacy Day is a distinct opportunity for Alliance members to come together and share with Members of Congress the value of international exchange in their respective districts and states. For more than 16 years, Alliance members have engaged their Senators, Representatives, and their staff members on behalf of international exchange.
Exchange Weeks in the District – More details coming soon!
- As a follow up on our meetings during Advocacy Day and also as a complement to Exchange Week in Washington, the Alliance facilitates Exchange Week in the District. While we continue to advocate in our nation’s capital, we collectively build on these efforts by engaging Members of Congress in their home state and district offices.
Exchange Day – August 7, 2023
- Exchange Day is a nationwide celebration of the power of international exchange. International exchange participants will come together with their American hosts to “eat, play, and give” — to share cultural diversity and American customs, to give back to their communities, and to have some fun.
Annual Conference – November 2-3, 2023
- The Annual Conference is a platform for the international exchange community to engage in programmatic and policy discussions with representatives from key government agencies, including the U.S. Department of State. The Annual Conference is also an opportunity to connect with partners and to develop the strategies necessary to address the challenges and opportunities facing our community.
International Education Week – November 2023
- IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.