Kurt M. Campbell Deputy Secretary of State | Official Website
The U.S. Department of State is hosting more than 30 public officials, academics, and security analysts from NATO member states and aspirant countries for a special International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). This initiative marks the 75th anniversary of NATO and focuses on its enduring legacy and future.
From October 21 to November 1, 2024, participants will visit several U.S. cities including Washington, DC; Annapolis and Baltimore, MD; Norfolk, VA; and Colorado Springs, CO. The program includes discussions with American counterparts on the outcomes of the July 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, DC. Participants will also explore strategies to counter military and non-military threats such as disinformation and cyber-attacks.
The program aims to strengthen alliances through engagements with various U.S. entities including the National Security Council (NSC), the Department of State, Congress, Department of Defense, Business Executives for National Security (BENS), Maryland State leadership and the Maryland National Guard. Other notable interactions will occur with Joint Force Command – Norfolk (JCF-NF), the El Pomar Foundation, United States Space Command, and NORAD.
"The International Visitor Leadership Program is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program," according to a media note from the Office of the Spokesperson.
For further press inquiries about this event or program details, contact can be made through ECA-Press@state.gov.
