Denver Sister Cities International is pleased to share an invitation from Sister Cities International (SCI) to attend the 2026 Spring Leadership Meetings, taking place March 6–7, 2026, in San Jose, California.
These annual meetings bring together sister city leaders from across the country to connect, share best practices, and explore new ideas that strengthen people-to-people diplomacy at the local, regional, and global levels.
A Weekend of Connection, Learning, and Celebration
The Spring Leadership Meetings offer a dynamic mix of networking, regional collaboration, and forward-looking discussion, hosted this year by the San Jose–Dublin Sister City Group and partners in the Bay Area.
Tentative Schedule
All times are Pacific Time
Friday, March 6, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 PM
San Jose Mayor’s Welcome Reception & Tribute to Tim Quigley
Enjoy heavy appetizers and a cash bar while celebrating leadership and service within the Sister Cities community.
Hosted by the San Jose–Dublin Sister City Group
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Breakfast: On your own
9:00 AM
State / Region / Country Representatives Meeting
11:00 AM
Special Session with NorCal
(NorCal participants are also welcome at the 9:00 AM meeting)
12:00 PM
Box lunch provided
12:45 PM
Sports Diplomacy Panel
Hosted by former Olympian Tommy O’Hare, this engaging session will explore the role of sports in international connection, with insights related to the Super Bowl, NCAA basketball championships, FIFA, and the upcoming LA28 Olympic Games.
Hear from Team San Jose and the Sports Authority on their marketing and engagement plans.
2:00 PM
SCI Board Meeting
7:00 PM
San Jose Sharks Hockey Game
A fun and informal opportunity to connect with fellow Sister Cities leaders.
Hotel Information
Signia by Hilton – San Jose
170 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
📞 (408) 998-1900
🗓 Last day to book at the group rate: February 4, 2026
Learn More and Register
These meetings are an excellent opportunity for committee members, board leaders, and volunteers to deepen their engagement with Sister Cities International and connect with peers from across the country.
👉 View the full agenda and register now
👉 Reserve your hotel room early to secure the group rate
We hope to see members of the Denver Sister Cities community represented in San Jose as we continue building bridges through global collaboration.
