Past Events

PHILADELPHIA, PA | June 3, 2025

Judicial Program

Modern Warfare: Legal Dimensions

This program brings legal advisors from defense ministries and military institutions to engage with members of Congress and U.S. legal experts on the evolving legal landscape of modern warfare. Delegates will examine the law of war, including issues surrounding psychological warfare, cyber conflict, and the legal frameworks governing military operations.

Tags: Ukraine
ALBUQUERQUE, NM | June 3, 2025

Judicial Program

Modern Warfare: Processing War Crimes

This program focuses on the prosecution and adjudication of war crimes, providing a platform for international legal experts to engage with U.S. lawmakers on accountability mechanisms for atrocities committed in modern conflicts. Delegates will explore best practices for investigating, prosecuting, and adjudicating war crimes, including those committed by state actors.

Tags: Ukraine
MEMPHIS, TN | May 7, 2025

Security Program

Veterans Affairs and Polytrauma Innovation

The Veterans Affairs and Polytrauma Program fosters collaboration between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Ukraine’s veteran support institutions, sharing best practices in treating war injuries, including PTSD and polytrauma. As both nations navigate the challenges of modern hybrid warfare, this exchange strengthens medical and rehabilitative care while deepening the partnership between U.S. and Ukrainian veterans' services.

Tags: Ukraine
HURON, OH | May 7, 2025

Security Program

Emergency Management and Support Services

The Emergency Management and Support Services Program connects members of Congress with international leaders in disaster response, crisis management, and emergency support services. Through this exchange, U.S. lawmakers engage with counterparts from partner countries to share best practices in disaster preparedness, interagency coordination, and community resilience. Strengthening emergency management abroad creates safer environments for American citizens, businesses, and international cooperation.

Tags: Ukraine
CORVALLIS, OR | May 7, 2025

Economic Program

Sister City Partnership and Development

The Sister City Partnership and Development Program strengthens connections between U.S. communities and their international counterparts by fostering relationships between governments, businesses, and civic leaders. Through direct engagement with Congress, this program highlights the role of sister city partnerships in advancing cultural exchange, economic cooperation, and grassroots diplomacy.

Tags: Ukraine