In September 2025, our colleague Isabel Bezzaoui participated in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), organized by the U.S. Department of State and supported by the US Embassy. The program included visits to Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Phoenix, Sacramento, and San Francisco. In the course of three weeks, participants explored topics including artificial intelligence, policy, innovation, and security. Discussions addressed ethical risk management, cybersecurity, smart mobility solutions, startup ecosystems, and governance in AI. Returning to WIN/KIT, the insights gained will feed into ongoing projects and collaborations