SYLA Inaugural Leadership Retreat 2026
Date: November 15, 2026, 1:00pm-5:30pm PST
Location: Alliant University, San Diego Campus - Green Hall
Lead Facilitator: Leila Naderi, PhD
Registration: TBA
SYLA leadership retreat will bring together leaders, change-makers, innovators, policy makers, and senior executives from Japan, the U.S., and beyond in a structured, customized, and high-impact program grounded in sister city principles (people to people diplomacy) and Yoga For Leadership framework. SYLA Leadership Retreat is part of the broader Yokohama Festival San Diego, a multi-day program including: Reception dinner, Trade show, Half-day leadership retreat.
SYLA Leadership Retreat 2026 includes:
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Leadership talks & panels
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Collaborative team-building activities
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Nature-based reflection and and mind-body practices
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Structured networking circles to foster cross-cultural understanding and strategic collaboration
This program is a highly curated leadership retreat with intentionally limited seats and sponsorship opportunities. Join the interest list or contact us for priority access when registration opens. Email: SYLA@sandiegoyokohamasistercity.org
*We have partnered with Alliant University to host the SYLA Leadership Retreat 2026 at their beautiful San Diego campus. Attendees will earn a Certificate of Completion and those who qualify are eligible for preferred pricing at Alliant.
