California is the 5th largest economy in the world and is considered a worldwide leader in international trade, policy, innovation, and cultural trends. Please join us for an insightful panel discussion on:

• the role diplomacy plays in California’s prominent position on the world stage
• the important international relationships that contribute to the state’s success
• how the state can continue to influence policy and maintain its global impact

Special Guest Panelists:

Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis

Liliana Ferrer, Consul General to Mexico in Sacramento

Susanne T. Stirling, VP, International Affairs of CalChamber

Discussion moderated by:

Katherine Brown, Ph.D., President & CEO of Global Ties U.S.