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3. Sister Cities International (SCI)?
Sister Cities International (SCI) is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between communities in the United States and those in other countries, particularly through the establishment of “Sister Cities.”
It is part of the initiative begun by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in with an effort to develop citizen diplomacy to promote world peace.
SCI is the largest global network connecting tens of thousands of citizen diplomats and volunteers in nearly 500 member communities with over 2,000 partnerships in more than 140 countries around the world to foster peace and prosperity.
What is
Sister Cities International
(SCI)?

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5. What is Sister Cities of Houston (SCH)?
Sister Cities of Houston is a non-profit organization created to strengthen Houston's greater programs through a broad-based, long-term partnership between two communities in two countries.
This relationship is officially recognized after the highest elected or appointed official from both communities sign off on an agreement to become Sister Cities.
Our mission is to promote peace through international partnerships, foster mutual respect, understanding and cooperation between the citizens of Houston and its affiliated Sister Cities overseas.
What is Sister Cities of Houston (SCH)?

6. Sister Cities of Houston (SCH)
Sister Cities of Houston (SCH) is the umbrella organization of 18 Sister Cities around the globe:
1. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2001) Leipzig, Germany (1993)
2. Baku, Azerbaijan (1976) Luanda, Angola (2003)
3. Basrah, Iraq (2015) Nice, France (1973)
4. Chiba, Japan (1972) Perth, Australia (1983)
5. Grampian Region, Scotland (1979) 14. Shenzhen, China (1984)
6. Guayaquil, Ecuador (1987) Stavanger, Norway (1980)
7. Huelva, Spain (1969) Taipei, Taiwan (1961)
8. Istanbul, Turkey (1988) Tampico, Mexico (2003)
9. Karachi, Pakistan (2009) Tyumen, Russia (1995)
Sister Cities of Houston (SCH)

7. What is Sister Cities of Houston (SCH)?
Our goals are to increase global cooperation at the community level, develop intercultural appreciation, promote international trade and commerce, economic development and tourism.
The Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs manages the City of Houston’s Sister City programs and the official city- to-city relationships on behalf of the Mayor.
Together we are building important international partnerships!
What is Sister Cities of Houston (SCH)?

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9. The Sister Cities International (SCI) Annual Conference will be held in Houston on July Our focus theme is “Cities Mean Business.”
More than 700 citizen diplomats from the U.S. and abroad are expected to participate representing local governments, the U.S. Department of State, foreign delegations, businesses, NGO’s and cultural and civic organizations.
Sister Cities International
(SCI)

10. Sister Cities International (SCI)
We are pleased to have an active and diverse Host Committee that is providing deep program development including:
Greater Houston Partnership and Houston First, the city’s tourism and convention support organization
CEOs of three premier Texas Medical Center institutions
Representatives from the Port of Houston
NASA
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
 Aga Khan Council for Southwest United States
Houston Arts Alliance
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Additionally, the following educational institutions are providing support and content:
Rice University 
Texas Southern University
Houston Community College System 
Sister Cities International
(SCI)

11. The 2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership Summit will be SCI’s most international, action-oriented, and networking-focused conference ever.  Topics include:
Mayor’s Participation
Active participation from Mayors from around the world with special sessions on Mexico, Germany, and Japan
Business & Trade
Cities highlighting strong NxtGen leaders and woman entrepreneurship
AGENDA
2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July

12. Marriott Marquis Hotel
AGENDA
Geographies & Realities
2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July
Marriott Marquis Hotel

13. Geographies & Realities
AGENDA
Geographies & Realities
2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July
The Africa Forum will be hosted by Texas Southern University (TSU)
The Reception will be held at the University Museum at TSU.

14. Marriott Marquis Hotel
AGENDA
U.S. Mexico Mini Summit
2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July
Marriott Marquis Hotel

15. Marriott Marquis Hotel
AGENDA
U.S. Mexico Mini Summit
2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July
Marriott Marquis Hotel

16. Emerging Issues such as Innovation through Adversity Resilience
Disinformation
Partnership Models with Global Organizations like 
Rotary International
CLAIR
National League of Cities
UNICEF
Fast-Track and How-to Sessions on
Business of Sports
Arts and Culture
Unique Port Cities
AGENDA
2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July

17. Foreign delegations committed to participate in the SCI Annual Conference:
Angola
Bahama
Cameroon
China
Ecuador
Egypt
Germany
Ghana
Haiti
Israel
Kenya
Libya
Mexico
Morocco
Nigeria
Pakistan
Philippines
Tanzania
Uganda
DELEGATIONS
2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston
July
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18. Youth Leadership Summit
AGENDA
Youth Leadership Summit
2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July

19. Using your Passion to Build a Better World.”
The Theme of our Youth Leadership Summit is
“Resilience:
Using your Passion to Build a Better World.”
Our Youth delegates will choose from five training tracks on:
Diplomacy
Voices of Youth Filmmakers
STEM
Entrepreneurship
Youth Talent Show
The Youth Leadership Summit will be hosted in collaboration with Rice University

20. Hosted in collaboration with the Greater Houston Partnership
Special Events
2019 Global Leadership Circle & VIP Reception
July 17
5: :00 pm
Hosted in collaboration with the Greater Houston Partnership

21. The Parade of Flags Will be held at the George R. Brown
Special Events
2019 Opening Ceremony & Parade of Flags
July 18
9:00 – 10:30 am
The Parade of Flags Will be held at the George R. Brown

22. Special Events 2019 Mayor’s Reception July 18 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Celebrating Houston: To the Moon and Beyond,
the Mayor’s Reception will be held at the George R. Brown Center

23. Field Trips NASA Tour Houston Tour Cultural Tour Great Museums
Mural Tour
Foodie Tour
Cultural Tour
Houston Shopping
Cultural Tour
Great Museums
Foodie Tour
Houston Shopping Tour
Mural Tour

24. TEXAS size and shape swimming pool
Marriot Marquis
is the official hotel of the SCI Annual Conference in Houston
TEXAS size and shape
swimming pool

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WHY PARTICIPATE?

26. Because the “Cities Mean Business” Conference will:
Help Sister Cities relationships spark business opportunities
Provide practical and collaboration tools
Integrate Global Citizenship with NextGen and Young Professionals Model success in countries in the Africa region, China, Germany, Japan and Mexico
Facilitate networking opportunities with Mayors from another international cities, Department of State top officials, and Diplomats
Involve individuals at all levels of U.S. society in citizen diplomacy in the hope that these people-to-people relations would lessen the chance of future world conflicts
“Cities Mean Business” correlates with SCI‘s Mission to be the Global Resource for International Cities.
Connect Globally
Thrive Locally

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28. By joining hands with SCH to help bring together a successful SCI Annual Conference “Cities Mean Business”
We encourage you as Consular Corps partner members with existing Sister Cities relationships, and the countries with interest in establishing a new Sister Cities relationships, to Register and participate in this important international Conference.
Additionally, we encourage you to:
Promote and facilitate the participation of youth in the Youth Leadership Summit and Youth and Talent Show
Motivate your Ambassador, business delegations, and the Mayor of your Sister Cities to Register and participate in the Conference
Join hands with SCH to help bringing together a successful Conference

29. THANK YOU!! We hope to welcome you & your delegations at the
2019 Annual Conference and Youth Leadership in Houston July
We hope to welcome you & your delegations at the
SCI Annual Conference in Houston