PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE

Share your expertise, exchange ideas and provide a presentation about your work.

What is a Professional Exchange?

International visitors visit Louisville for a wide variety of professional topics: business and entrepreneurship; local and state government; civil society and NGO management; healthcare; tech innovations; arts and culture; youth engagement; and more. Exchanges are meant to promote two-way exchanges during formal and informal meetings between the visitors and local businesses, government entities, non-profit organizations, educational institutions and more.

Who are the visitors?

Visitors are selected by U.S. embassies and the U.S. Department of State because they have been identified as leaders who will benefit from a more nuanced understanding of the U.S. They could be entrepreneurs, business leaders, academic researchers, doctors, educators, artists, nonprofit leaders, journalists, law enforcement agents, government officials, politicians, etc.

Do the visitors speak English?

Many of our visitors do speak English. State Department- contracted interpreters are included on projects with non-English speaking participants.

How long do meetings last?

A typical meeting is 1 – 1.5 hours., however longer meetings can be accommodated if additional time is needed.

What does a meeting look like?

Meetings are informal in nature and may simply start with a 10-minute overview of the organization and the specific focus of the meeting. A long presentation or PowerPoint is not required. Most of the meeting time can be reserved for dialogue and Q&A.

Because the meetings are meant to promote exchange, we also encourage speakers to ask visitors about their work and experiences back home.

Where are meetings held?

Ground transportation is arranged and we are happy to come to you; however a neutral location can be secured if needed.

How can I sign up?

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