International State of the State
As the state’s global commercial integration grows, it is ever more important for policymakers and commercial decision-makers to understand the global political and economic factors that impact this integration.
Each year, the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations provides the Metro Phoenix area with a valuable public platform to discuss the international state of OUR state.
This signature program is Arizona’s most global event annually, regularly bringing together 50+ international dignitaries and esteemed business, community, and political leaders in the state for focused discussion and exchange on Arizona’s role as a global player and partner.
2025 International of the State
In March 2025, PCFR hosted our 20th Annual International State of the State (ISOS) with Governor Katie Hobbs. In her remarks, Governor Hobbs highlighted Arizona’s record-breaking $74.9 billion in international trade in 2024 and reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to fostering international collaboration that strengthens Arizona’s economy.
In conjunction with the keynote dinner, PCFR hosted the 2nd Annual International State of the State Summit, featuring three dynamic panels on Arizona’s role in subnational trade and diplomacy, national military readiness, and semiconductor value chains
ISOS 2021
ISOS 2020