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019-. 019-. WHAT IS. ?. Sister Cities International (SCI) is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between communities in the United States and those in other countries, particularly through the establishment of “Sister Cities.”

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  2. 019- WHAT IS ?

  3. Sister Cities International (SCI) is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between communities in the United States and those in other countries, particularly through the establishment of “Sister Cities.” • It is part of the initiative begun by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 with an effort to develop citizen diplomacy to promote world peace. • SCI is the largest global network connecting tens of thousands of citizen diplomats and volunteers in nearly 500 member communities with over 2,000 partnerships in more than 140 countries around the world to foster peace and prosperity. What is Sister Cities International (SCI)?

  4. WHAT IS ? ?

  5. Sister Cities of Houston is a non-profit organization created to strengthen Houston's greater programs through a broad-based, long-term partnership between two communities in two countries. This relationship is officially recognized after the highest elected or appointed official from both communities sign off on an agreement to become Sister Cities. • Our mission is to promote peace through international partnerships, foster mutual respect, understanding and cooperation between the citizens of Houston and its affiliated Sister Cities overseas. What is Sister Cities of Houston (SCH)?

  6. Sister Cities of Houston (SCH) is the umbrella organization of 18 Sister Cities around the globe: 1. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2001) 10. Leipzig, Germany (1993) 2. Baku, Azerbaijan (1976) 11. Luanda, Angola (2003) 3. Basrah, Iraq (2015) 12. Nice, France (1973) 4. Chiba, Japan (1972) 13. Perth, Australia (1983) 5. Grampian Region, Scotland (1979) 14. Shenzhen, China (1984) 6. Guayaquil, Ecuador (1987) 15. Stavanger, Norway (1980) 7. Huelva, Spain (1969) 16. Taipei, Taiwan (1961) 8. Istanbul, Turkey (1988) 17. Tampico, Mexico (2003) 9. Karachi, Pakistan (2009) 18. Tyumen, Russia (1995) Sister Cities of Houston (SCH)

  7. Our goals are to increase global cooperation at the community level, develop intercultural appreciation, promote international trade and commerce, economic development and tourism. The Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs manages the City of Houston’s Sister City programs and the official city-to-city relationships on behalf of the Mayor. Together we are building important international partnerships! What is Sister Cities of Houston (SCH)?

  8. 019- OUR GREAT CITY OF HOUSTON IS HOSTING THE

  9. The Sister Cities International (SCI) Annual Conference will be held in Houston on July 17-19. Our focus theme is “Cities Mean Business.” • More than 700 citizen diplomats from the U.S. and abroad are expected to participate representing local governments, the U.S. Department of State, foreign delegations, businesses, NGO’s and cultural and civic organizations. Sister Cities International (SCI)

  10. We are pleased to have an active and diverse Host Committee that is providing deep program development including: • Greater Houston Partnership and Houston First, the city’s tourism and convention support organization • CEOs of three premier Texas Medical Center institutions • Representatives from the Port of Houston • NASA • Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo •  Aga Khan Council for Southwest United States • Houston Arts Alliance • Houston Museum of Natural Science • Additionally, the following educational institutions are providing support and content: • Rice University  • Texas Southern University • Houston Community College System  Sister Cities International (SCI)

  11. The 2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership Summit will be SCI’s most international, action-oriented, and networking-focused conference ever.  Topics include: • Mayor’s Participation • Active participation from Mayors from around the world with special sessions on Mexico, Germany, and Japan • Business & Trade • Cities highlighting strong NxtGen leaders and woman entrepreneurship AGENDA 2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July 17- 19

  12. AGENDA Geographies & Realities 2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July 17- 19 Marriott Marquis Hotel

  13. AGENDA Geographies & Realities 2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July 17- 19 The Africa Forum will be hosted by Texas Southern University (TSU) The Reception will be held at the University Museum at TSU.

  14. AGENDA U.S. Mexico Mini Summit 2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July 17- 19 Marriott Marquis Hotel

  15. AGENDA U.S. Mexico Mini Summit 2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July 17- 19 Marriott Marquis Hotel

  16. Emerging Issues such as • Innovation through Adversity • Resilience • Disinformation Partnership Models with Global Organizations like  • Rotary International • CLAIR • National League of Cities • UNICEF Fast-Track and How-to Sessions on • Business of Sports • Arts and Culture • Unique Port Cities AGENDA 2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July 17- 19

  17. Angola • Bahama • Cameroon • China • Ecuador • Egypt • Germany • Ghana • Haiti • Israel • Kenya • Libya • Mexico • Morocco • Nigeria • Pakistan • Philippines • Tanzania • Uganda Foreign delegations committed to participate in the SCI Annual Conference: DELEGATIONS 2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July 17- 19 And,

  18. AGENDA Youth Leadership Summit 2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July 17- 19

  19. The Theme of our Youth Leadership Summit is • “Resilience: • Using your Passion to Build a Better World.” • Our Youth delegates will choose from five training tracks on: • Diplomacy • Voices of Youth Filmmakers • STEM • Entrepreneurship • Youth Talent Show The Youth Leadership Summit will be hosted in collaboration with Rice University

  20. Special Events 2019 Global Leadership Circle & VIP Reception July 17 5:00 - 7:00 pm Hosted in collaboration with the Greater Houston Partnership

  21. Special Events 2019 Opening Ceremony & Parade of Flags July 18 9:00 – 10:30 am The Parade of Flags Will be held at the George R. Brown

  22. Special Events 2019 Mayor’s Reception July 18 5:30 – 7:30 pm Celebrating Houston: To the Moon and Beyond, the Mayor’s Reception will be held at the George R. Brown Center

  23. Houston Tour NASA Tour NASA Tour • Field Trips • NASA Tour • Houston Tour • Mural Tour • Foodie Tour • Cultural Tour • Houston Shopping Cultural Tour Great Museums Foodie Tour Houston Shopping Tour Mural Tour

  24. Marriot Marquis is the official hotel of the SCI Annual Conference in Houston TEXAS size and shape swimming pool

  25. 019- WHY PARTICIPATE?

  26. Because the “Cities Mean Business” Conference will: • Help Sister Cities relationships spark business opportunities • Provide practical and collaboration tools • Integrate Global Citizenship with NextGen and Young Professionals Model success in countries in the Africa region, China, Germany, Japan and Mexico • Facilitate networking opportunities with Mayors from another international cities, Department of State top officials, and Diplomats • Involve individuals at all levels of U.S. society in citizen diplomacy in the hope that these people-to-people relations would lessen the chance of future world conflicts • “Cities Mean Business” correlates with SCI‘s Mission to be the Global Resource for International Cities. Connect Globally Thrive Locally

  27. 019- HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

  28. By joining hands with SCH to help bring together a successful SCI Annual Conference “Cities Mean Business” • We encourage you as Consular Corps partner members with existing Sister Cities relationships, and the countries with interest in establishing a new Sister Cities relationships, to Register and participate in this important international Conference. • Additionally, we encourage you to: • Promote and facilitate the participation of youth in the Youth Leadership Summit and Youth and Talent Show • Motivate your Ambassador, business delegations, and the Mayor of your Sister Cities to Register and participate in the Conference Join hands with SCH to help bringing together a successful Conference

  29. THANK YOU!! 2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July 17- 19 We hope to welcome you & your delegations at the SCI Annual Conference in Houston

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