Here are the different types of events we host for you to discover the world in Raleigh:
Recent Events:
February 2026
Bites & Bridges with STEM Professionals
International Focus hosted our first ever Bites & Bridges with a group of STEM leaders from Central & South America who visited through our exchange programs. This event featured fantastic conversation, networking, and a variety of food both traditional to the United States as well as more Central American staples. Thank you to our friends, members, and community for coming out and making this event a success!
October 2025
Gratitude for our Citizen Diplomats
International Focus hosted a more relaxed evening celebrating our members, our Citizen Diplomats, and thanking those who have taken the time to host visitors in their homes over the past 2 years. Without our Citizen Diplomats, we would not be an organizations and we truly appreciate all those who were able to come, as well as the many others who couldn’t make it. There are no photos due to event policy, so enjoy some photos of Dinner Diplomacy Engagements instead.
April 2025
Coffee & Conversation with AI Experts
International Focus hosted a wonderful and relaxed Coffee & Conversation featuring some of our recent exchange program participants who are leaders within their field of Artificial Intelligence. Members as well as the local tech community came together to share stories and experiences about this emerging technology in an event featuring moderated discussion and networking.
October 2024:
International Focus hosted our annual main event showcasing the local arts and traditions found within the Triangle Community. This beautiful event showcased music from Shanna Tucker as well as Dance from the Leela School of Dance, the Venezuelan Cultural Association of North Carolina, and Takiri Folclor Latino. Thank you to all who engaged with this event, as well as the many sponsors and partners who made it all possible.
July 2024:
International Focus wants to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Reena and her family for hosting this wonderful event in there home. We wanted to thank Global Ties and Marriott International for their support on this event which allowed us to say goodbye to this wonderful delegation as well as to introduce new and future members to the importance of International Exchanges both to our local community and across the world!
June 2024:
International Focus wants to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Board Member Henry White and his wife Fran for hosting a farewell garden party in their beautiful backyard. The event was a major success full of laughs and a couple tears as we said goodbye to these amazing delegates. Consider becoming a Home Host family for invitations to this style of intimate event, if interested email contact@internationalfocus.org!
May 2024:
International Focus was happy to a night off Line Dancing and Wine as our Spring Global Social for 2024! This amazing event had some wonderful music from Slippery Hill and wonderful wine! Thank you to all those who came out and especially to our amazing Benefactors and Sustainers for the event!
March 2024:
International Focus was happy to host a party to say goodbye to our former board president and wish him well in his future journeys!
Global Socials:
Global Socials are events that bring together International Focus’s community. Attendees are from diverse cultural backgrounds and the setting offers a positive engagement across communities. Typically, these events draw working professionals, local officials, business owners, students from area universities/high schools, and retired international affairs experts. When international leaders are in town, they usually take part as speakers. A multicultural artistic performance is also part of the event!
*Snacks or light hors-d’oeuvres and refreshments are served.
Coffee and Conversation
Coffee and Conversation with emerging leaders is a informal event. This morning gathering allows International Focus members to meet and connect with international leaders and learn about their experience in their homeland and other relevant current events. *Coffee is complimentary.
Come mingle with international visitors, leverage your connections around the world, and be an IF Ambassador.
Upcoming:
Upcoming:
We will list events here as they are scheduled. Check back soon for information on the following upcoming events.
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