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Professional Exchanges

GlobalPittsburgh is a proud member of the Global Ties U.S., the country's largest and oldest citizen diplomacy network of over 90 organizations implementing international exchange programs in all 50 U.S. states. GlobalPittsburgh is the designated partner of the U.S. Department of State to organize professional itineraries for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in Western PA and Northern WV.

Over its 6 decades of operations, GlobalPittsburgh has implemented a variety of professional programs in the Pittsburgh region. This includes arranging itineraries for all groups, arranging professional meetings with leaders in the Pittsburgh network, hosting cultural and social events for the groups, securing homestays or hotel placements, organizing transportation and other trip logistics, and acting as the in-city point of contact and a welcoming support to guests.

Current professional exchange programs in which GlobalPittsburgh participates include:

The International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP)
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI)
Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI)
Open World Program
Uzbekistan Business Leaders Program (UBL)
Professional Fellowship Program (PFP) Eurasia
Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP)

Upcoming Delegations Connecting international leaders and professionals to their peers in the Pittsburgh community is essential for the success and overall impact of the programming. Click here to see how you or your organization can get involved in these international dialogues.

Past Delegations

October 2025

Open World Central Asia "Strengthening Local Governance"

Open World Central Asia "Strengthening Local Governance"

September 2025

Professional Fellows Program for the Middle East and North Africa (PFP MENA)

Professional Fellows Program for the Middle East and North Africa (PFP MENA)

September 2025

Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program (YSEALI PFP)

Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program (YSEALI PFP)

September 2025

Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program (YTILI)

Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program (YTILI)

August 2025

IVLP: Curriculum Development and Student Support in Higher Education

IVLP: Curriculum Development and Student Support in Higher Education

July 2025

IVLP: Integrated Energy Planning for the Power and Petroleum Sectors

IVLP: Integrated Energy Planning for the Power and Petroleum Sectors

July 2025

IVLP: Community-based Models for Addressing Mental Health Challenges

IVLP: Community-based Models for Addressing Mental Health Challenges

July 2025

Uzbekistan Business Leaders

Uzbekistan Business Leaders

July 2025

IVLP: Workforce Development for Critical and Emerging Technologies in the Quad

IVLP: Workforce Development for Critical and Emerging Technologies in the Quad

June 2025

IVLP: Promoting Strategic Artificial Intelligence Engagement

IVLP: Promoting Strategic Artificial Intelligence Engagement

June 2025

IVLP: Economic Prosperity: Artificial Intelligence and Technology Entrepreneurship

IVLP: Economic Prosperity: Artificial Intelligence and Technology Entrepreneurship

May 2025

IVLP: U.S. Energy Policies: Promoting Independence

IVLP: U.S. Energy Policies: Promoting Independence

May 2025

Marios Pafitis: YTILI Fellowship Fuels MedTech Collaboration Between Cyprus and Pittsburgh

Marios Pafitis: YTILI Fellowship Fuels MedTech Collaboration Between Cyprus and Pittsburgh

March 2025

IVLP: U.S. Energy Policy: Security and Independence

IVLP: U.S. Energy Policy: Security and Independence

February 2025

IVLP: Advancing Economic Prosperity: An Open, Reliable, and Secure Digital Economy

IVLP: Advancing Economic Prosperity: An Open, Reliable, and Secure Digital Economy

January 2025

IVLP: Volunteerism and Civic Engagement

IVLP: Volunteerism and Civic Engagement

October 2024

IVLP: The Climate Crisis: Working Together for Future Generations

IVLP: The Climate Crisis: Working Together for Future Generations

September 2024

IVLP: Mentoring Women for Political and Social Leadership

IVLP: Mentoring Women for Political and Social Leadership

September 2024

Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program (DHFP)

Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program (DHFP)

September 2024

Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Fellowship Program (YTILI PFP)

Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Fellowship Program (YTILI PFP)

September 2024

Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI PFP)

Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI PFP)

August 2024

IVLP: Human and Civil Rights for Marginalized Communities

IVLP: Human and Civil Rights for Marginalized Communities

July 2024

Uzbekistan Business Leaders (UBL)

Uzbekistan Business Leaders (UBL)

July 2024

IVLP: Advancing Research and Technology Transfer

IVLP: Advancing Research and Technology Transfer

July 2024

IVLP: Workforce Development for Critical and Emerging Technologies in the Quad

IVLP: Workforce Development for Critical and Emerging Technologies in the Quad

June 2024

IVLP: Clean Energy

IVLP: Clean Energy

June 2024

IVLP: Climate Change Challenges

IVLP: Climate Change Challenges

June 2024

IVLP: Sustainability and Agriculture

IVLP: Sustainability and Agriculture

May 2024

IVLP: Civil Society against Extremism and for Constructive Political Dialogue

IVLP: Civil Society against Extremism and for Constructive Political Dialogue

May 2024

IVLP: Advancing an Open, Reliable, and Secure Digital Economy

IVLP: Advancing an Open, Reliable, and Secure Digital Economy

May 2024

Professional Fellows Program (PFP) Eurasia

Professional Fellows Program (PFP) Eurasia

April 2024

Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI PFP)

Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI PFP)

April 2024

YSEALI PFP Arrival Orientation and Pittsburgh Study Tour

YSEALI PFP Arrival Orientation and Pittsburgh Study Tour

April 2024

IVLP: Artificial Intelligence: Infrastructure and Curriculum Development

IVLP: Artificial Intelligence: Infrastructure and Curriculum Development

April 2024

IVLP: Strengthening E-governance Capacity for the Academy of Civil Service

IVLP: Strengthening E-governance Capacity for the Academy of Civil Service

March 2024

IVLP: U.S.-European Energy Challenges: Advancing Climate Change Mitigation While Maintaining Energy Security

IVLP: U.S.-European Energy Challenges: Advancing Climate Change Mitigation While Maintaining Energy Security

March 2024

IVLP: NGO Management

IVLP: NGO Management

February 2024

IVLP: College Admissions and U.S. Higher Education

IVLP: College Admissions and U.S. Higher Education

January 2024

IVLP: Cybersecurity and IT Curriculum Development

IVLP: Cybersecurity and IT Curriculum Development

December 2023

IVLP: Building Capacity in Higher Education Institutions

IVLP: Building Capacity in Higher Education Institutions

November 2023

IVLP: Women and Entrepreneurship

IVLP: Women and Entrepreneurship

October 2023

IVLP: Research, Innovation, and Commercialization for the 21st Century

IVLP: Research, Innovation, and Commercialization for the 21st Century

October 2023

IVLP: U.S. Energy Policy – Security, Independence, and Innovation

IVLP: U.S. Energy Policy – Security, Independence, and Innovation

September 2023

IVLP: Effective Local Government Financial and Resource Management

IVLP: Effective Local Government Financial and Resource Management

September 2023

YSEALI PFP

YSEALI PFP

September 2023

Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for Europe and Eurasia

Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for Europe and Eurasia

September 2023

IVLP: Advancing Economic Partnerships

IVLP: Advancing Economic Partnerships

August 2023

IVLP: Promoting Social Cohesion and Countering Polarization

IVLP: Promoting Social Cohesion and Countering Polarization

August 2023

IVLP: Regional Responses to Refugee and Migration Issues

IVLP: Regional Responses to Refugee and Migration Issues

July 2023

IVLP: Women and Entrepreneurship

IVLP: Women and Entrepreneurship

June 2023

IVLP: Building Community Resilience – the Power of Cities

IVLP: Building Community Resilience – the Power of Cities

June 2023

IVLP: Strengthening Law Enforcement, Public Relations and Community Outreach

IVLP: Strengthening Law Enforcement, Public Relations and Community Outreach

June 2023

IVLP: Promoting Entrepreneurship and Startups

IVLP: Promoting Entrepreneurship and Startups

May 2023

IVLP: NGO Management

IVLP: NGO Management

May 2023

Open World: Rule of Law

Open World: Rule of Law

April 2023

IVLP: Mitigating Challenges in Women's Health

IVLP: Mitigating Challenges in Women's Health

April 2023

IVLP: Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement in the United States

IVLP: Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement in the United States

April 2023

IVLP: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development

IVLP: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development

January 2023

IVLP: A Global Moment in Time - Peace and Justice

IVLP: A Global Moment in Time - Peace and Justice