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 | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Welcome reception | Welcome Reception at the American Legation |
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | ||
| 8:15 a.m. | Shuttle Transfer | Departure from Hilton to Barcelo |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome | Opening and Welcome |
| 9:15 a.m. | Opening Plenary | Uncharted Territory: Global Futures, Talent Mobility, and Learning |
| 10:20 a.m. | GlobalX Talk | The Rise of Multiversity: Designing Global Ecosystems of Learning and Innovation |
| 10:40 a.m. | Networking Break | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Fireside Chat | Architects of the Future: A Presidential Fireside Chat on the New Blueprint for Higher Education |
| 12:00 | Lunch | Sponsored by NYU |
| 1:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
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| 2:20 p.m. | Networking Break | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Courageous Conversations |
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| 3:30 p.m. onwards | Cultural Activity | Excursion to Asilah and dinner OR panoramic bus tour of Tangier and dinner |
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | ||
| 8:15 a.m. | Shuttle Transfer | Departure from Hilton to Barcelo |
| 9:00 a.m. | Plenary Panel | Designing with Dignity: Human-Centered Technology, Learning, and the Global Commons |
| 10:00 a.m. | Innovation in Action: Partnerships | Afretech: Purpose-driven alliance to prepare African talent for a global, sustainable, tech-enabled world |
| Innovation in Action: Technology | Immersive Reflective Learning: Use of Virtual Reality to Transcend Borders | |
| Innovation in Action: Equity & Inclusion | Equity by Design | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Networking Break | |
| 11:20 a.m. | Fireside Chat | Civilizational Wisdom as a Catalyst for Innovations: Bridging Heritage, Intercultural Insight, and Technology |
| 12:10 p.m. | GlobalX Talk | Launch of "More Than Welcome" by UNESCO |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
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| 2:20 p.m. | Networking Break/ Transition | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Roundables |
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| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Mini-exhibit | Meet Morocco: Mini-exhibit with Moroccan universities and organizations |
| 3:30 p.m. onwards | Cultural Activity | Excursion to Asilah and dinner OR panoramic bus tour of Tangier and dinner |
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | ||
| 8:15 a.m. | Shuttle Transfer | Departure from Hilton to Barcelo |
| 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. | GlobalX | The Innovator's Mindset: Lessons from Driving Africa's Tech Renaissance |
| 10:30 a.m. | Network Break | |
| 10:50 a.m. | Workshop | Innovation Workshop: Reimagining What's Possible in a World of Change |
| 12:20 p.m. | Closing | Closing and Reflection |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Dinner | Farewell Dinner at "Le Simple Golf" Restaurant |
Friday, January 23, 2026 | ||
| Day | Cultural Activity | Discover Morocco Excursions to Rabat OR Chefchaouen |