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

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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. 

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SYLA Leadership Retreat 2026 includes: 

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• Leadership talks & panels

• Collaborative team-building activities 

• Nature-based reflection and and mind-body practices

• Structured networking circles to foster cross-cultural understanding and strategic collaboration​​

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This program is a highly curated leadership retreat with intentionally limited seats and sponsorship opportunities. For sponsorship or partnership opportunities, please contact: SYLA@sandiegoyokohamasistercity.org

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​*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. Eligible attendees may receive tuition savings on Alliant programs.