The Wyoming Diplomacy Project
The Diplomacy Project is a unique undertaking, combining the humanities and cultural tourism. The Project focuses specifically on the emerging international leaders who are invited by the U.S. Department of State to visit the continental U.S. through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The WCIV actively solicits for these international leaders be hosted in Wyoming.
In 2012 the Project will introduce seventy-five vetted emerging world leaders to Wyoming’s unique culture, heritage, and values that will be implemented as a series of twelve professional conferences in Wyoming. Each distinct program will have up to 8 international visitors and a unique topic of examination. The individual programs are 4 to 6 days in duration and include at a minimum the following elements:
- 4 to 8 professional meetings (2 hours in duration each);
- 2 cultural events (4 to 8 hours in duration);
- 1 Student engagement activity (2 hours);
- 1 local hospitality event
With each visit, the international leaders develop a greater appreciation of Wyoming’s human-culture through person to person appointments, cultural site visits, and community gatherings. The visitors to our state will experience the places and activities which authentically represent Wyoming - past, present, and future.
Delegations gain a deeper understand of Wyoming culture through person to person meetings
The Mission of the WCIV is to foster global awareness and cultural understanding by connecting Wyoming residents with members of the international community, both personally and professionally.
