Traditions are comforting and significant. Each year the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations has been pleased to provide the Metro Phoenix area with a valuable public platform to discuss the International State of OUR State. Currently all 50 states face complex dilemmas internally and Arizona is no exception. Our Arizona family, our businesses and our legislators face unprecedented challenges, both internally and externally, and we empathize with the energy required to find common ground. 

In the International State of the State event, our program looks outward from metro Phoenix to the world in an examination of our state as a global partner. What are our challenges and benefits? What are the pressures and issues?

Arizona, with its unique geography and climate, outstanding innovative educational institutions and its willing workforce is ready to participate in a robust, multilateral, reciprocal exchange of ideas, of goods and services and of good will. The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations is pleased to act as a catalyst. 

18th ANNUAL

INTERNATIONAL STATE OF THE STATE

This year marks the 18th year and fourth consecutive governor for the state's marquis foreign relations event. As the presenting organization for this event, the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations' mission is to help grow Arizona's influence on the world stage.

Please join us in welcoming newly elected Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs in this annual tradition as we embark on a new era for the state of Arizona within the international community. 

SAVE YOUR SEAT

17th ANNUAL

INTERNATIONAL STATE OF THE STATE

Thank you to all who joined us for the 17th Annual International State of the State with Governor Doug Ducey on March 30, 2022 at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.

2019 International State of the State