Geopolitical Insights and Analysis
Sept. 22 – 26, 2025
This year’s program will focus on Global Issues, Regional Politics, and Technology/Entrepreneurship as it relates to the U.S. and Japan. Professionals will receive an unequaled experience through instruction and meaningful dialogue around the issues at work in our global political and economic landscape.
This program is targeted towards:
- Senior professionals in industries and non-governmental organizations with an international footprint
- Senior government officials and those from international organizations dealing with international affairs
Program Schedule
Subject to change based on professors' availabilities.
Monday, Sept. 22
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Hotel to GPS |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Introduction to Program and Campus Tour |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | U.S. Foreign Policy |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Lunch on Campus |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Japanese Business and Global Challenges |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. | La Jolla Sightseeing Tour |
| 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Padres vs. Brewers Baseball Game |
Tuesday, Sept. 23
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Hotel to GPS |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | U.S.-Japan Relations |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Insights Into China and Technology Security |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Lunch on Campus |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | U.S. Politics |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. | U.S.-China Relations |
| 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Networking Dinner |
Wednesday, Sept. 24
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Hotel to GPS |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Korean Peninsula |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Security of the Asia-Pacific |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Lunch Off Campus |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Site Visit to UC San Diego Triton Startup Incubator |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Coronado Island Sightseeing Tour |
| Evening | Discovering the Seafood of San Diego (Optional*) |
Thursday, Sept. 25
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Hotel to GPS |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | U.S.-China Trade Tensions |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Technology Updates at Qualcomm Headquarters |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Lunch Off Campus |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Democracy in America |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Craft Center Team Building |
Friday, Sept. 26
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Hotel to GPS |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Global Trade Insecurity and Business Decision Making |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | UC San Diego Triton Startup Incubator |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Lunch Off Campus |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Program Wrap-up |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Presentation of Certificates and Farewell Reception |
*Not included in the program pricing
Registration
Applications are contingent on space availability. Instructions for payment will be included in the welcome packet.
Logistics and Pricing
This program is being administered through the Global Leadership Institute (GLI) at the School of Global Policy and Strategy. Space is limited. Please contact gps-gli@ucsd.edu if you have questions about the program.
GLI will administer all logistical needs of program participants, excluding travel to/from San Diego, California.
The cost of the program is $9,500 USD. This includes hotel accommodation, meals and transportation to site visits. Register by May 30 and receive a discount of 15% off the full price of tuition.
Pricing Includes:
Instruction and learning support materials
Simultaneous interpretation for all scheduled activities
Hotel accommodations (single occupancy)
- Guaranteed Check in: Sunday, Sept. 21
- Guaranteed Check out: Saturday, Sept. 27
- Special rate for reservations before check-in and after check-out dates upon request, based on availability
Charter transportation between hotel and all events on the schedule
Breakfast at hotel
Lunch and refreshment breaks during the program
Welcome Dinner
Exclusive Baseball Experience at Petco Park
Farewell Cocktail Reception