2026 Arizona Sister Cities State Conference
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 8am - 4pm
Location
ASU Innovation Center
249 E Chicago St.
Chandler, AZ 85225
Details
🌎 Saturday, September 26, 2026
Arizona Sister Cities State Conference
Learn • Collaborate • Inspire
Spend the day exploring innovative ideas, sharing best practices, and discovering how citizen diplomacy can strengthen communities and create global opportunities.
Time
🕗 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. MST
Location
Arizona State University
Chandler Innovation Center
249 E. Chicago St.
Chandler, AZ 85225
Your Conference Includes
✔ Coffee and light breakfast
✔ Water and refreshments
✔ Morning and afternoon snacks
✔ Catered lunch
✔ Inspiring keynote speakers
✔ Interactive workshops
✔ Networking opportunities throughout the day
Parking
Free parking is available at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center (249 E. Chicago Street) in the surface lot just north of the building off E. Chicago Street. Overflow options include the Chandler City Hall parking garage one block away at 240 S. Washington Street.
Join leaders, citizen diplomats, educators, business professionals, students, and community changemakers for Arizona's premier international engagement conference.
The 38th Arizona Sister Cities State Conference returns with a fresh vision for innovation, creativity, and global collaboration. Hosted by Chandler Sister Cities, this year's conference explores how local partnerships can create meaningful global impact through citizen diplomacy, education, business, culture, and innovation.
Taking place in the heart of Downtown Chandler at Arizona State University's Chandler Innovation Center, the conference features inspiring keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, and meaningful networking opportunities designed to spark new ideas and lasting partnerships.
Whether you're a longtime Sister Cities volunteer or new to international engagement, you'll leave with fresh perspectives, practical strategies, and valuable connections that strengthen your community's global impact.
Why Attend?
This year's conference is designed to help participants:
- Build meaningful international relationships
- Discover innovative approaches to citizen diplomacy
- Learn from inspiring leaders across government, education, nonprofit organizations, and business
- Exchange best practices with Sister Cities programs throughout Arizona
- Explore how creativity and collaboration can solve global challenges locally
- Expand your professional and international network