Diplomacy
Begins Here
Connecting world leaders to Columbus…
and Columbus leaders to the world
Columbus is a welcoming destination for international delegations eager to explore American life, from government and politics, to journalism and technology.
As an official affiliate of the U.S. State Department and a member of Global Ties U.S., IVC Columbus has hosted visitors from across the globe, including recent delegations from Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Delegations typically focus one particular topic of interest, sending the leaders of those programs to visit and learn from their American counterparts. Past programs focus on critical areas such as:
Government and Legal Systems
Business and Economic Development
Journalism
Young and Emerging Political Leaders
Education Leadership
IVC creates customized itineraries to meet each group’s goals, offering professional meetings, job shadowing, workshops, and cultural experiences. We collaborate with Central Ohio’s businesses, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to provide visitors with unparalleled access to expertise and hospitality.
IVC Columbus empowers Central Ohio’s leaders to connect with the world through transformative international exchange programs. We facilitate opportunities for local professionals, educators, business leaders, and emerging voices to share expertise and build relationships abroad. Through partnerships with programs like the Community Connections Program and the Open World Program, Columbus leaders have traveled to countries across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and beyond, engaging in impactful professional and cultural exchanges.
These immersive experiences allow participants to gain global perspectives, forge international partnerships, and bring innovative ideas back to Central Ohio—strengthening our community through meaningful global connections.