Leaders From Romania Examine Cybersecurity in Louisville, KY

September 26, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOUISVILLE, KY — The Congressional Office for International Leadership, an agency of the U.S. Congress will send a delegation of CYBERSECURITY professionals from Romania to Louisville, KY from September 27th to October 5th, 2024. The delegation consists of five professionals and will be accompanied by a bicultural/lingual facilitator and an interpreter. While in Louisville, the Open World program participants will be hosted by the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

Prior to their arrival in Louisville, the participants completed an orientation in Washington, D.C. Delegates had a policy meeting with the staff of Senator Mich McConnell (KY). In Louisville, delegates will collaborate on best practices for Cybersecurity. Delegates will meet with local elected officials and local leaders in the Louisville Metro Area. The delegation will stay in the homes of local Louisvillians who serve as hospitality hosts. More than 30,000 current and future leaders have participated in the Open World program. Open World offers one of the most effective U.S. exchange programs to promote mutually beneficial options for depolarized engagement between future national leaders. It is a unique but no less powerful tool for Congress to engage legislatures in critical regions of the world.

For more information about exchange programs facilitated by the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana please contact the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana’s headquarters at (502) 561-5422.

About The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana

The World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana delivers opportunities for the community to connect with global leaders and engage with peers on international issues. Each year, the Council brings more than 250 International Visitors from over 100 Countries who engage with more than 500 locals. As the administrator for Louisville’s Sister Cities and through a unique lineup of international exchange programs, the World Affairs Council is the regional hub for international exchange, dialogue, and learning.

COIL, a Support Agency of the Congress

Founded in 1999 by Congress, the Congressional Office for International Leadership maintains a vast network of more than 30,000 alumni in partner countries. Its Open World program supports legislative diplomacy efforts for Members of Congress by conducting exchanges that establish authentic communication and enduring relations that are maintained through its extensive alumni network. Program participants are provided with exposure to the work of Congress, American politics, accountable governance, and volunteerism while being home hosted by American families. To learn more about the Open World program, please visit www.openworld.gov/