A delegation of Utsunomiya middle school students visited Tulsa in March 2024, spending time with host families, exploring Tulsa attractions, and being named Honorary Tulsa Citizens at City Hall.

The Celle and Utsunomiya Sister City Partnerships hosted a joint reception at Circle Cinema on February 25 before the screening of the Oscar-nominated Japanese film Perfect Days.

In January 2024, librarians from Mongolia visited Tulsa as part of a professional exchange focused on exploring the United States through libraries. Their time at the Sac and Fox National Public Library highlighted the role libraries play in community connection, education, and cultural exchange.

On November 27, 2023, City leaders, family, and friends gathered outside City Hall to dedicate Sister Cities sign #5 in memory of Cathy Izzo, TGA’s longtime Sister Cities Program Coordinator.

During his November 2 State of the City address, Mayor G. T. Bynum reflected on his recent visit to Mwanza and reaffirmed Tulsa’s commitment to the Sister City partnership.

Twenty-eight Amiens students visited Edison High School for a two-week cultural exchange with Tulsa host families.

A Tulsa delegation, including Mayor G. T. Bynum, traveled to Mwanza from October 20–29 to explore the potential for establishing a new Sister City partnership.

The Utsunomiya Partnership hosted a cultural booth at the 2023 Asian World Experience, sharing Japanese traditions and highlighting Tulsa’s connection with its Sister City in Japan.

TGA hosted its annual International Breakfast and Coffee with the Councilors on October 25, 2023, featuring Sister City–themed foods and remarks from Tulsa leaders about recent global engagement efforts.

In October 2023, IVLP participants from Canada and Mexico explored women’s leadership in manufacturing and STEM education through visits with NORDAM and the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma.

Kuma Roberts, President of the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce, reflected on her experience visiting Tulsa’s Sister City of Mwanza during the October 2023 delegation trip.

TGA hosted eight IVLP participants from eight countries to explore U.S. energy policy and innovation, including meetings and lunch at the University of Tulsa during the September 30 to October 4, 2023 program.

To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Tulsa–Beihai Sister City Partnership hosted traditional Chinese dance performances at TU and Broken Arrow High School, highlighting one of China’s most significant cultural holidays.

Students in Bixby High School’s “Foods around the World” class explored Taiwanese culture through food and movement with help from the Tulsa–Kaohsiung Sister City Partnership.

On 918 Day 2023, Mayor G. T. Bynum and Tulsa Global Alliance announced the start of the process to welcome Mwanza, Tanzania as Tulsa’s first new Sister City in 18 years, building on long-standing connections through local nonprofit Mainsprings.

In September 2023, a European delegation visited Tulsa to explore best practices in foreign investment screening through meetings with Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, and the Cherokee National Museum.

In September 2023, Iraqi energy experts visited the University of Tulsa as part of an IVLP exchange focused on best practices for building a modern and efficient energy sector.

In September 2023, IVLP women entrepreneurs from Chad met with Kuma Roberts at the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce to explore women’s entrepreneurship, business leadership, and community-based economic development.

Tulsa’s Celle Sister City partnership brought “Coffee and Cake” to Bixby High School, giving freshmen in a new enrichment class the chance to experience German culture through food.

Nearly 1,000 children and families explored 20 countries at World in a Box Day 2023, enjoying hands-on cultural activities, performances, and interactive experiences throughout the Central Library.