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Emerging Leaders - International Visitor Leadership Project

The International Visitor Leadership Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, operating under authority of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act). The emphasis of the program is to increase mutual understanding through communication at the personal and professional levels.

The International Visitor Program brings participants to the United States from all over the world each year to meet and confer with their professional counterparts and to experience the United States firsthand.   The emphasis of the program is to increase mutual understanding through communication at the personal and professional levels. The visitors, who are current or emerging leaders in government, politics, the media, education, and other fields, are selected by American Officials overseas. More than 200 current and former Heads of State, 1,500 cabinet-level ministers, and many other distinguished world leaders in government and the private sector have participated in the International Visitor Program.  WorldBoston has been involved in the US Department of State’s International Visitor Program since 1961.  In recent years, we have hosted nearly 500 visitors annually. 

Upcoming Visiting Professionals

Check our up-to-date listing of our  International Visiting Professionals.  

Get Involved

If you would like to become involved with International Visitors for professional meetings, social hospitality or home hosting, please contact Jennifer D'Attanasio, Manager of Programs & Operations (phone: 617-542-8995, ext. 102; email).  

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To learn more about the International Visitor Leadership Program please visit the National Council for International Visitors or US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

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For visitors to Boston, please find pre-arrival information and evaluation forms.
 

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