Program
A global convening of education, industry, and government leaders to reimagine learning, talent, and partnerships for a rapidly changing world.
The Inaugural Global Summit will be held at The Barcelo Hotel.
This global summit brings together leaders in higher education, industry, and government to shape the future of international education, workforce development, and global collaboration. Hosted in Morocco—the gateway between Africa, the Middle East, and Europe—the program combines visionary dialogue with cultural immersion.
Monday, January 19, 2026 | ||
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| Day | Arrival and hotel transfer | |
| Evening | Welcome reception | |
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | ||
| 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast at Hotels | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome | Opening and Welcome |
| 9:20 a.m. | Plenary Panel | Uncharted Territory: Global Futures, Talent Mobility, and Learning |
| 10:05 a.m. | GlobalX Talk | The Rise of Multiversity: Designing Global Ecosystems of Learning and Innovation |
| 10:25 a.m. | Networking Break | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Fireside Chat | Architects of the Future: A Presidential Fireside Chat on the New Blueprint for Higher Education |
| 11:30 a.m. | Innovation in Action | Purpose-driven Alliances to Prepare Talent for a Global, Sustainable, tech-Enabled World |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Concurrent Breakout Panels |
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| 2:20 p.m. | Short Breaks/Transition | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Courageous Conversations |
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| Late Afternoon | Cultural Activity | Excursion to Asilah and dinner OR panoramic bus tour of Tangier and dinner |
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | ||
| 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast at Hotels | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Plenary Panel | Designing with Dignity: Human-Centered Technology, Learning, and the Global Commons |
| 10:00 a.m. | GlobalX | No One Left Behind: Equity By Design |
| 10:30 a.m. | Networking Break | |
| 10:50 a.m. | Innovation in Action | Immersive Reflective Learning: Use of Virtual Reality to Transcend Borders |
| 11:15 a.m. | Fireside Chat | Civilizational Wisdom as a Catalyst for Innovations: Bridging Heritage, Intercultural Insight, and Technology |
| 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
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| 2:20 p.m. | Short Break/ Transition | |
| 2:30 p.m. | World Cafe |
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| Late Afternoon | Cultural Activity | Excursion to Asilah and dinner OR panoramic bus tour of Tangier and dinner |
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | ||
| 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast at Hotels | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Plenary Panel | The Future of Global Education and Talent Mobility in the Age of Nationalism and Hyperconnectivity |
| 10:00 a.m. | Innovation in Action | Nurturing Tomorrow's Talent: Building Foundations for Career Readiness and Mobility |
| 10:20 a.m. | Network Break | |
| 10:40 a.m. | GlobalX | The Innovator's Mindset: Lessons from Driving Africa's Tech Renaissance |
| 11:00 a.m. | Lunch | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Workshop | Innovation Workshop: Reimagining What's Possible in a World of Change |
| 12:30 p.m. | Closing | Closing and Reflection |
| 12:45 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Dinner |
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Friday, January 23, 2026 | ||
| Day | Cultural Activity | Discover Morocco Excursions to Rabat OR Chefchaouen |
| Evening | Cultural Activity |
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