Here are the different types of events we host for you to discover the world in Raleigh:
Global Socials:
Global Socials are quarterly events in the evening that bring together International Focus’s community. Attendees are from diverse cultural backgrounds and the setting offers a positive engagement across communities. Typically, these events draw working professionals, local officials, business owners, students from area universities/high schools, and retired international affairs experts. When international leaders are in town, they usually take part as speakers. A multicultural artistic performance is also part of the event!
*Snacks or light hors-d’oeuvres and refreshments are served.
Upcoming:
- Citizen Diplomacy Series featuring International Women Leaders in STEM
- Monday, October 30, 2023 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- Location: Raleigh (Exact venue to be disclosed upon event registration)
Coffee and Conversation
Coffee and Conversation with emerging leaders is a bi-monthly informal event. This morning gathering allows International Focus members to meet and connect with international leaders and learn about their experience in their homeland and other relevant current events. *Coffee is complimentary.
Come mingle with international visitors, leverage your connections around the world, and be an IF Ambassador!
Upcoming:
Upcoming:
- We’ll list Coffee & Conversation events here as they are scheduled. Currently, there are no upcoming events. Please check back soon for updates; we’ll be adding more soon!
Past Events
Global Gathering 2021
Past Virtual Series
E-talks
Global Diplomacy Dialogue
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2023 Delegation Arrivals:
August 2023
Theme: Disability Rights and Inclusion
Delegation: Iraq
August 2023
Theme: Members of Parliament
Delegation: Moldova
August 2023
Theme: Celebrating Indigenous and Cultural Heritage
Delegation: India
August 2023
Theme: Integrating Technology and Inquiry-Based Learning Methods in the Classroom
Delegation: Bangladesh
August 2023
Theme: Combating Wildlife Trafficking
Delegation: Madagascar and Comoros
August 2023
Theme: Incorporating Youth in Addressing Historical Memory and Promoting a Just and Civil Society
Delegation: North Macedonia
Fall 2023
Theme: Members of Parliament
Delegation: Moldova
October 2023
Theme: Rural Women Entrepreneurship
Delegation: Moldova
October 2023
Theme: U.S. Foreign Policy – Global Challenges
Delegation: Europe
October 2023
Theme: Hidden No More: Empowering Women Leaders in STEM
Delegation: Multi-Regional
December 2023
Theme: Women in Tech: Educators
Delegation: Tajikistan