American Councils for International Education
Presents
Public Diplomacy & International Education in the 21st Century
Co-hosted by The George Washington University
A 50th Anniversary Conference
& Institute for Data, Democracy, and Politics.
School of Media and Public Affairs,
Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication,
October 17, 2024
11:00 AM EST
The Jack Morton Auditorium
805 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052
On October 17, American Councils for International Education celebrates 50 years of excellence in public diplomacy, language acquisition, and cultural exchange programs with the conference, Public Diplomacy and International Education in the 21st Century. Co-hosted by George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, the conference will engage diplomatic, government, business, and academic leaders in lively discussions on the transformative power of international education and its vital role in today’s diverse and interconnected world.
Public Diplomacy and International Education in the 21st Century
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET
Contact: Camryn Viola, connect@americancouncils.org
The conference will feature discussions on the future of global education and study abroad programs, underscoring American Councils' mission to strengthen international ties and mutual understanding between countries, people, and communities.
EVENT SCHEDULE
11:00 AM: Registration & Welcome Reception with Lunch
12:00 PM: Opening Remarks with Keynote Address by President Atifete Jahjaga
1:00 PM: Strategies for the U.S. to Enhance Exchanges & People-to-People Ties
2:25 PM: The Crucial Role of Language & Area Studies in Maintaining Strong International Ties in the Context of Declining Enrollment
3:35 PM: Media, Disinformation, & the Challenges Posed to Public Diplomacy
The events will take place virtually and in-person.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Conference Cohost
Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Your sponsorship will directly benefit American Councils’ global mission by supporting our flagship scholarships—Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, Dan E. Davidson Fellowship, and the David P. Patton Distinguished Alumni Award, which provide life-changing opportunities for underrepresented students and professionals to engage in international education, cultural exchange, and professional development. 100% of sponsorships will go to support students attending one of these three non-U.S. Government-funded programs. We offer several sponsorship levels, each providing unique opportunities for visibility and engagement.
Sponsorship Packages
$25,000
Diamond Sponsorship
90,000 impressions across press releases, newsletters, signage, and social media posts related to the conference.
Prominent display of sponsor name and logo on all conference materials.
Special acknowledgment in the official event program.
VIP seating and registration waivers for six representatives from your organization.
Name and logo placement on American Councils’ online event registration page.
Sponsor recognition across press releases and social media posts related to the event.
Logo featured on presentation screens and signage at the event.
Verbal recognition during opening and closing remarks.
Inclusion of sponsor name and logo in the official event program.
$15,000
Platinum Sponsorship
75,000 impressions across press releases, newsletters, signage, and social media posts related to the conference.
VIP seating and registration waivers for four representatives from your organization.
Name and logo placement on American Councils’ online event registration page.
Sponsor recognition across press releases and social media posts related to the event.
Logo featured on presentation screens and signage at the event.
Verbal recognition during opening and closing remarks.
Inclusion of sponsor name and logo in the official event program.
$5,000
Gold Sponsorship
50,0000 impressions across press releases, newsletters, signage, and social media posts related to the conference.
Registration waivers for two representatives from your organization.
Sponsor recognition across press releases and social media posts related to the event.
Logo featured on signage at the event.
Verbal recognition during opening and closing remarks.
Inclusion of sponsor name and logo in the official event program.
$1,000
Silver Sponsorship
10,000 impressions across all press releases, newsletters, signage, and social media posts related to the conference.
Registration waiver for one representative from your organization.
Logo featured on signage at the event.
Verbal recognition during opening and closing remarks.
Inclusion of sponsor name and logo in the official event program.
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in International Education
American Councils was founded in 1974 as a nonprofit that strengthens international ties and mutual understanding through excellence in academic, professional and cultural exchange, language acquisition, educational development, and research.
As a leading provider of long- and short-term international academic exchange and language training programs funded through partnerships with the United States Department of State, Department of Education, and Department of Defense, as well as with the Carnegie Corporation and other private foundations, the American Councils’ portfolio includes over 250 educational, professional development and research programs in 148 countries supported by 32 overseas offices and 650 professional staff members worldwide. The globally recognized programs American Councils administers benefit more than 230,000 annual in-person and virtual exchange students, teachers, faculty, researchers, and professionals.
The impact of American Councils resonates through its expansive global community of over 100,000 alumni, many of whom occupy prominent positions in public life and academia, including as heads of state, members of parliament, distinguished academics, ambassadors, CEOs and business innovators, and top international educators. To mark its 50th anniversary, American Councils launched the "50 Alumni for 50 Years" initiative, spotlighting 50 exceptional change-makers within its alumni network.
American Councils believes international education should be accessible to everyone and empowers individuals and institutions to create a more peaceful and prosperous global community. Please join us in celebrating our past and the next 50 years of international collaboration.
