WHERE PROFESSIONALS EXCHANGE IDEAS.
WHERE NETWORKS BECOME GLOBAL.
Through our strategic partnerships and development programs, we empower businesses and professionals by forging extraordinary connections with leaders, experts, and vibrant community members, both in Philadelphia and around the globe.
48 Corporate Members
Our Corporate Members support the international opportunities that World Affairs brings to the Philadelphia area.
120+ Professional Resources
International Visitors connect during professional exchange programming with their peers in Philadelphia to share ideas and foster diplomacy.
280+ Leaders from 100+ Countries
Leaders are empowered to learn from one another, share their expertise, and forge meaningful friendships through professional exchange programming.
70 Participants from 21 Companies
World Affairs’ Global Leadership Institute provides rising professionals with the ability to grow their networks and enhance their cultural fluency.
PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGES
World Affairs collaborates with the State Department to host professionals from dozens of countries right here in Philadelphia. This is your chance to make friends with our international visitors while learning from each other about cutting edge developments in your field. Whether in workplace settings or hosting a dinner at your home, you can foster meaningful connections.
UNLOCK INSIGHTS FROM
GLOBAL LEADERS
Experts from diverse fields, including politics, agriculture, trade, and more, converge in Philadelphia to share their knowledge with you.
ENGAGE IN TWO-WAY EXCHANGE
Curious what you can learn as an exchange participant yourself? With World Affairs, you can embark on two-way exchanges, expanding your horizons by traveling abroad to immerse yourself in the world’s leading centers of innovation.
BECOME A HOST
What bonds people faster than food and hospitality? Volunteer to host one of our exchange visitors in your home and show why Philly is the City of Brotherly Love.
UNLOCK INSIGHTS FROM GLOBAL LEADERS
Experts from diverse fields, including politics, agriculture, trade, and more, converge in Philadelphia to share their knowledge with you.
ENGAGE IN TWO-WAY EXCHANGE
Curious what you can learn as an exchange participant yourself? With World Affairs, you can embark on two-way exchanges, expanding your horizons by traveling abroad to immerse yourself in the world’s leading centers of innovation.
BECOME A HOST
What bonds people faster than food and hospitality? Volunteer to host one of our exchange visitors in your home and show why Philly is the City of Brotherly Love.
NETWORK & ENGAGE
Join a diverse cohort of professionals from various industries across the Philadelphia region. Cultivate relationships through session attendance, mentorship, volunteerism, and complimentary opportunities to engage with World Affairs public programming.
BECOME A HOST
What bonds people faster than food and hospitality? Volunteer to host one of our exchange visitors in your home and show why Philly is the City of Brotherly Love.
UNLOCK INSIGHTS FROM GLOBAL LEADERS
Experts from diverse fields, including politics, agriculture, trade, and more, converge in Philadelphia to share their knowledge with you.
ENGAGE IN TWO-WAY EXCHANGE
Curious what you can learn as an exchange participant yourself? With World Affairs, you can embark on two-way exchanges, expanding your horizons by traveling abroad to immerse yourself in the world’s leading centers of innovation.
BECOME A HOST
What bonds people faster than food and hospitality? Volunteer to host one of our exchange visitors in your home and show why Philly is the City of Brotherly Love.
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Global Leadership Institute is a 3-month program for business leaders which cultivates fluency in diverse global working practices. Alongside a cohort of globally-minded professionals, you’ll master the intricacies of foreign business dinners, negotiation strategies, relationship-building, and more. Guiding you on this international business odyssey is Terri Morrison, the bestselling author of Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands®, who expertly elevates your global business acumen to new heights.
LEARN
Experience practical and engaging lessons that empower you to excel in any business setting, whether it’s in Berlin, Mumbai, or beyond.
MENTOR
Unlock a 3-month mentorship and learn from a seasoned cross-cultural business leader.
GIVE BACK
Utilize your newly acquired skills through volunteering opportunities with Bodine High School, offering invaluable lessons to shape the next generation of globally-minded citizens in Philadelphia.
NETWORK
Join professionals from numerous Philadelphia companies in collaborative learning experiences and forge valuable relationships through the wide array of opportunities we offer.
LEARN
Experience practical and engaging lessons that empower you to excel in any business setting, whether it’s in Berlin, Mumbai, or beyond.
MENTOR
Unlock a 3-month mentorship and learn from a seasoned cross-cultural business leader.
GIVE BACK
Utilize your newly acquired skills through volunteering opportunities with Bodine High School, offering invaluable lessons to shape the next generation of globally-minded citizens in Philadelphia.
NETWORK
Join professionals from numerous Philadelphia companies in collaborative learning experiences and forge valuable relationships through the wide array of opportunities we offer.
PARTNERS IN
PHILADELPHIA
Our corporate partners recognize and support the immense impact that World Affairs has in connecting the world with Philadelphia. Corporate membership provides opportunities for private engagement with world leaders, sponsored programs, networking with some of Philly’s largest companies, and professional development.
EMPOWER
A GLOBALLY
CONNECTED
PHILADELPHIA
EMPOWER A GLOBALLY CONNECTED PHILADELPHIA
Explore opportunities for you and your company to make a positive impact by supporting youth education, arranging engaging speakers on topics you love, and enhancing your professional skills. Learn more about partnering with World Affairs to turn these goals into reality.
EMPOWER A GLOBALLY CONNECTED PHILADELPHIA
Explore opportunities for you and your company to make a positive impact by supporting youth education, arranging engaging speakers on topics you love, and enhancing your professional skills. Learn more about partnering with World Affairs to turn these goals into reality.