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SUMMARY:Sake and Soju
DESCRIPTION:Sake or Soju? Pick your favorite!\nJoin us for an exciting evening featuring a curated tasting of premium Sake and Soju\, delicious Korean and Japanese cuisine\, and vibrant live entertainment. Don’t miss your chance to sip\, savor\, and enjoy!
URL:https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/sake-and-soju/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix\, 1125 North 3rd Avenue\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee Events,PSC Events
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SUMMARY:Member Reception
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\nJoin us as we celebrate and thank our dedicated members for their continued support—and extend a warm welcome to our newest\, and prospective new\, members. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages while discovering more about our Sister City committees and the many ways you can get involved.
URL:https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/member-reception/
LOCATION:Player15 Group\, 475 E. Lincoln Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:PSC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260319T180000
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SUMMARY:War of the Wines
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass with the Catania and Grenoble committees! Taste incredible wines from Italy and France\, snack on delicious bites\, and enter to win exciting prizes. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening!
URL:https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/war-of-the-wines-2/
LOCATION:Republic National Distributing Company\, 402 S. 54th Place\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee Events,PSC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260219T113000
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SUMMARY:2026 Global Links Business Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nOur Speakers \nDan Hart is President of HarTechnologies\, advising technology companies and investors across commercial and government markets on strategy\, technology\, and operations.  He has held senior leadership roles across the aerospace sector\, spanning human spaceflight\, satellite systems\, space launch\, and missile defense\, with experience leading organizations from R&D through operations. \nDan previously served as CEO of Virgin Orbit\, where he led the development and execution of an innovative air-launch system for small satellites\, delivering multiple successful missions and advancing new approaches to commercial space access. \nDan was a panelist on “The Economic and Strategic Dimensions of Space Innovation” at the Phoenix Global Forum 2025.  You may watch the video of the panel at Phoenix Global Forum. \nMatthew Cimaglia is the Founder and Managing Partner of Quantum Coast Capital (QCC)\, where he focuses on investments and strategy. at the intersection of quantum computing\, AI\, and emerging technologies. \nHis experience includes advising and consulting for companies such as Allstate Insurance\, Schwab\, Citadel\, Dentsu\, Edelman\, NBC and the Options Clearing Corporation. \nThrough Quantum Coast Capital\, Matt is focused on making quantum technology more accessible and actionable\, supporting innovation that addresses real-world business challenges and drives long-term competitiveness. \nMatt was a panelist on “Bridging the Quantum Frontier” at the Phoenix Global Forum 2025.  You may watch a video of the panel at Phoenix Global Forum. \n\n 2026 Global Links Business Awards \n \nGlobal Innovation Technology Award: Simer Mayo and Vicki Mayo \nSimer Mayo is the CEO and co-founder of Valor Global\, a Phoenix-based customer experience and technology services company he founded in 2004 with his wife\, Vicki Mayo. Under their leadership\, Valor Global has scaled into a multi-site organization with operations in Arizona\, Costa Rica\, and the Philippines\, delivering tech-enabled services to enterprise clients worldwide. \nHis work demonstrates how Phoenix-based companies can scale globally while driving workforce growth and operational innovation. He is also actively engaged in youth initiatives and nonprofit leadership. His regional impact has been recognized as a Phoenix Titan 100 honoree. \nVicki Mayo is a serial entrepreneur and humanitarian with leadership across technology\, hospitality\, sports and social impact. As chairwoman and owner of GMI Cybersecurity\, she has positioned the company as Arizona’s largest minority-owned business. Through the Mayo Foundation and related initiatives\, she has led efforts expanding opportunities opportunity for underserved youth and women\, including the rapid relocation of 147 Afghan female students to the United States. Her leadership has been recognized as a Titan 100 CEO and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. \nGlobal Industry Leader Award: ASML \nASML is a global technology leader whose innovations enable advanced semiconductor manufacturing worldwide. Its growing presence in Phoenix reinforces the region’s position in the global semiconductor ecosystem and supports high-skill job creation. \nIn November 2025\, the company launched a technical training academy\, near Phoenix Sky Harbor\, serving as ASML’s sole training center in the United States. The 56\,000-square-foot facility is designed to train more than 1\,000 engineers per year\, with capacity to scale further. The academy supports workforce development tied directly to the servicing and operation of ASML’s highly advanced chipmaking systems. ASML’s expanding footprint reinforces Phoenix as an internationally connected hub for advanced manufacturing\, talent development\, and long-term economic competitiveness.​​ \n\nOur Sponsors \n \n      \n \nPLEASE NOTE: Phoenix Sister Cities does not issue paper tickets for our events. Simply check in at the registration table. It’s easy AND green!  For your records\, you will receive a receipt via email (through PayPal) for tickets purchased.
URL:https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/2026-global-links/
LOCATION:The Abbey on Monroe\, 302 W. Monroe\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85003\, United States
CATEGORIES:PSC Events,PSC Signature Events
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SUMMARY:The Mayor's International 2025
DESCRIPTION:Photo highlights from the evening may be viewed here.  You may peruse the program here.\nTributes to the Honorees may be found in the program.  Please see several additional tributes below.\n \n \n  \nMany thanks to our sponsors!
URL:https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/2025/
LOCATION:Chateau Luxe\, 1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr.\, Phoenix\, 85024\, United States
CATEGORIES:PSC Signature Events
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Sister Cities Virtual 5K Run & Walk
DESCRIPTION:The PSC 5K Run & Walk is now VIRTUAL! \n  \nThis President’s Day join us in honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower (“Ike”)\, founder of the sister cities movement in 1956. Through a White House summit on citizen diplomacy\, Ike fostered a network that would champion peace and prosperity by creating bonds between people from different communities around the world.  More than 2\,000 U.S cities\, including Phoenix\, are connected to more than 1\,800 international cities! We joined the movement in 1972 and have since established meaningful relationships with TEN cities around the globe. Explore our sister cities online. \n\n  \n  \n“WE LIKE IKE”\n  \nJoin us in honoring Ike and complete a 5K your way by February 15\, 2021. Your participation supports our work to nurture global partnerships and create a more peaceful world! \n \n  \nRegister below or download\, print\, and mail-in your 5K registration. \n  \nDownload our detailed Virtual 5K Instruction Packet. \n  \n  \nWALL OF FAME – VIEW HERE\n  \nShare your 5K Story with us – CLICK HERE!\n  \n  \n  \nOur 2021 Sponsors: \n  \n                 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nPlease note:  You will receive your 5K t-shirt\, face mask\, and virtual swag bag password after registering (first come\, first served).
URL:https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/5k21/
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CATEGORIES:PSC Events
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Sister Cities 5K Run & Walk
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for participating in our 5K Run/Walk! \nFor a complete list of race results\, please click here. \nCongratulations to our top three male and female winners overall\, our top three male and female age group award winners\, and our top three male and female Virtual winners: \n  \nTOP THREE OVERALL RESULTS \nMale                                                               Female\n1st: Tom Fitzsimons 23:05                                 1st: Jennifer Keltesch 24:15\n2nd: Eric Kennedy 24:02                                   2nd: Adrianna Queen 24:25\n3rd: Robert Cooper 24:39                                3rd: Emily Schwartz 24:39 \nTOP MALE AND FEMALE AGE GROUP RESULTS \n                                                                      Female 18 & Under\n                                                                      1st: Lena Davis 57:45\n                                                                      2nd: Livia Davis 57:47 \nMale 19-24\n1st: Christopher Kennedy 55:33 \nMale 25-34                                                      Female 25-34\n1st: Christopher Johnson 27:29                          1st: Roselle Abad 32:56\n2nd: Andy Roseliep 27:53 \nMale 35-44                                                      Female 35-44\n1st: Matthew Cicioni 28:40                                1st: Rachel Edwards 28:48 \nMale 45-54\n1st: John Hetrick 24:41\n2nd: Gil Speyer 28:09 \n                                                                      Female 55+\n                                                                      1st: Andrea Beaulieu 29:16\n                                                                      2nd: Patricia Youga 32:53\n                                                                      3rd: Jean Bosserman 32:55 \nTOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE VIRTUAL RESULTS \nMale                                                               Female\n1st: Pyae Thu 38:52                                           1st: Cathy Smolenski 37:27\n2nd: Ben Lane 42:16                                          2nd: Amie Hegeman 48:35\n3rd: Dominick Cannon 1:03:48                          3rd: Catherine Cannon 1:03:48 \nEvent Highlights:  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n  \n  \nOur 2019 Sponsors: \n                         
URL:https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/psc5k-2/
LOCATION:Arizona Falls Canal\, 5802 E Indian School Rd\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85018\, United States
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Sister Cities 5K
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a race to benefit Phoenix Sister Cities! Entry is $20.00 ($30.00 Day of)\, sign up today by clicking on the registration link below! \nThose who register at the event are not guaranteed a shirt so register online today! \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/phoenix-sister-cities-5k/
LOCATION:Arizona Falls Canal\, 5802 E Indian School Rd\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85018\, United States
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