UPCOMING PROGRAMS

 2008 Annual Summit

 Ottawa, Canada 

The Annual Summit, held in Canada's capital region, features two days of intriguing business sessions, a keynote address and expert panels discussing global economic issues. Ottawa is rich in culture and heritage with its many national institutions, waterways and historic architecture. More... Back to top.


 

2009 Patagonia Retreat

World-class trout fishing and adventure in the Argentine Patagonia! Fish for trophy brown and rainbow trout in the three rivers and 20,000-acre+ lake within the nearly 200,000-acre Patagonian ranch nestled against the rugged Andes Mountains, only a few short miles from the Chilean border. More... Back to top.


2009 New Member Program

Shanghai and Beijing

The 29th annual New Member Program returns to China for unique educational, cultural and networking experiences and the latest information on global business trends. More... Back to top.


2009 Fellows' International Conference

Jordan, Abu Dhabi & Dubai

This journey is an investigation of ancient and modern Arabia, where we peel away the general label of the "Middle East" to reveal what is distinctive and significant about these different countries historically and in contemporary times. More... Back to top.


Washington Briefing

Washington, D.C.

The Washington Briefing is held every other year after the election cycle and provides up-to-the-minute information from members of Congress, key Executive Branch officials and other international and political policy experts in Washington. More... Back to top.


2009 International Business Briefing

London

The International Business Briefing (IBB) is a short, intensive business-oriented program in an international business center. The inaugural 2009 program is slated for London, a powerful financial center offering access to a multitude of global capital markets and serving as a gateway to business throughout Europe and around the globe. More... Back to top.


2009 Annual Summit

The Greenbrier Resort

The perfect combination of timeless charm and rugged adventure, The Greenbrier, located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, will play host to our 2009 Annual Summit. Guests can enjoy more than 50 recreational activities including golf at one of three championship courses, tennis and kayaking. More... Back to top.


Families
SIBF is an important resource for personal networking. After members complete the New Member Program, their spouses or guests are welcome at all SIBF programs. Fellows' International Conferences provide educational and networking opportunities in leading centers abroad. Spouses and guests also enjoy the highly rated Washington Briefing, held biennially, which presents the latest news on domestic and international policy issues. Additionally, the SIBF Annual Summit hosts 250-300 Fellows and spouses for three days of program and networking sessions and social activities.