Upcoming IVLP Projects
Cultural Heritage Preservation and Celebration | July 15-21
A Project for Japan
This project spotlights U.S. innovation in cultural heritage preservation and puts America’s security and leadership first by showcasing U.S. efforts to protect cultural heritage and stop the trafficking of conflict antiquities that threaten our nation and disrupt global stability. Participants will explore government and non-government sector’s role in how the United States leads international repatriation and shared stewardship of cultural heritage items and commemoration of joint historical events. By highlighting American strategies and innovations in preservation, law enforcement, and education, participants will see how the U.S. leads in safeguarding history and fighting criminal networks. Additionally, participants will examine approaches to honor America’s population, geography, and history. Through meetings and site visits, this project demonstrates how federal, state, and local partners keep America at the forefront of protecting and celebrating cultural heritage and combating illicit trafficking worldwide.
We the People: Religious Freedom | August 11-15
A Multi-Regional Project
This project brings together leaders of the faith communities to share best practices that protect religious freedom, promote interfaith dialogue, and showcase American leadership in the defense of religious liberties. Leaders from faith-based entities, community organizations, government and academia will explore religious pluralism and interfaith cooperation and discuss how they might apply lessons learned in their own communities. They will also examine how freedom of speech complements religious freedom by protecting open dialogue, peaceful expression of beliefs, and the exchange of differing viewpoints within a pluralistic society.
A Project for Japan
Pax Silica: Cooperation in AI and Technology Supply Chains | August 12-18
A Multi-Regional Project
This project supports the Pax Silica initiative by convening government and industry stakeholders to advance secure, resilient, and innovation-driven supply chains for artificial intelligence (AI) and transformative technologies. With a focus on addressing supply chain vulnerabilities, protecting sensitive technologies, and promoting fair market practices, the project will examine the outcomes of the inaugural Pax Silica Summit. Dialogue among policymakers, private sector leaders, and technical experts will strengthen international cooperation, encourage the adoption of transparent standards, and support the development of robust frameworks to safeguard critical technology sectors against emerging threats. In addition, through meetings and site visits participants will examine best practices and foster cross-border cooperation that recognizes economic security as integral to national security.
Regional Collaboration to Combat Transnational Crime | August 13-18
A Regional Project - Middle East & Northern Africa
This project supports the Pax Silica initiative by convening government and industry stakeholders to advance secure, resilient, and innovation-driven supply chains for artificial intelligence (AI) and transformative technologies. With a focus on addressing supply chain vulnerabilities, protecting sensitive technologies, and promoting fair market practices, the project will examine the outcomes of the inaugural Pax Silica Summit. Dialogue among policymakers, private sector leaders, and technical experts will strengthen international cooperation, encourage the adoption of transparent standards, and support the development of robust frameworks to safeguard critical technology sectors against emerging threats. In addition, through meetings and site visits participants will examine best practices and foster cross-border cooperation that recognizes economic security as integral to national security.
Desert Technologies: Research and Development | August 19-25
A Regional Project - Middle East & Northern Africa
This project explores opportunities for U.S. and regional investment in desert technologies through venture capital, government investment, and research and development in desert technologies. Participants will share best practices in creating profitable partnerships for startups and established industries in the U.S., the Middle East, and North Africa. Meetings, site visits, and activities will focus on cost effective desert agricultural techniques, water desalinization, infrastructure development, efficient energy sources, and satellite technology.
Regional Collaboration to Combat Transnational Crime I | September 9-15
A Regional Project - Western Hemisphere
This project emphasizes American leadership in the fight against cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) that threaten U.S. national security and sovereignty. It will highlight how the U.S. government—at the federal, state, and local levels—works, often in partnership with the private sector, to secure America’s borders and protect communities from the illicit trafficking of drugs, weapons, and people. Participants will analyze the full spectrum of U.S. policies and operational strategies designed to safeguard American citizens, uphold the rule of law, and ensure the integrity of our borders, commerce, and travel.