Washington, DC - Coordinator Macon Phillips of the Bureau of International Information Programs will travel to The Hague, Netherlands, and London, United Kingdom, June 4–9.

June 4–5, Coordinator Phillips will visit The Hague where he will consult with European communications officials.

June 8–9, Coordinator Phillips will visit London where he will co-keynote a session at the Social Media World Forum on June 9 alongside U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Matthew Barzun. Coordinator Phillips and Ambassador Barzun will discuss “Building Alliances in the 21st Century.” The Social Media World Forum conference is a leading event for digital and social marketing professionals. It takes place in both London and New York every year, and serves as a forum for influencers to showcase the practical application of global-level social media marketing.