Leadership

Recognition and the Promise of Mobility: The UNESCO Global Convention

May/June 2026 By Esther Benjamin and Stig Arne Skjerven Since its founding in 1945, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has been dedicated to advancing "peace and security by promoting collaboration among the nations through education, science, and culture,"
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Management Development Program - October 2026

October 17 - 19, 2026 | 8:00 am
Proven Training for IE Professionals Join us in Seattle for this in-person offering! Leading and managing in international education comes with unique challenges—but also incredible opportunities to create meaningful impact. Whether you’re stepping into a management role for the first time or
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AI for Global Student Connection

September 23, 2026 | 12:00 pm
As part of the AI-Enhanced Study Abroad Office series, this session explores how artificial intelligence can be used to strengthen global student connection through more personalized advising and engagement strategies. Participants will examine practical use cases for AI that enhance communication
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The AI Practitioner – Prompt Engineering for EA Professionals

July 10, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Have you ever had to explain something clearly when you did not share the same language, background, or assumptions and still somehow made it work? Then you already have some of the best skills for working with AI. International educators do this every day: you read the room, adjust your language
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AI Adoption in Education Abroad: What the Data Shows

This one-hour active learning session invites education abroad professionals to explore how artificial intelligence is currently being adopted across the field. Drawing on practitioner-based survey data, participants will examine emerging tools, trends, and key concerns shaping AI use in global
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Amina Brik, PhD

As the Founder of IEC Tunisia, I lead a platform delivering transformative study abroad and intercultural education experiences, positioning Tunisia as a strategic crossroads of global learning. I lead with empathy, openness to the world, and a deep respect for cultural diversity, integrating
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Norris Kayitare

Norris Kayitare is the Managing Director of University Programs at Bridge2Rwanda’s Isomo Academy, an education innovation lab dedicated to expanding access to global higher education and career pathways for African talent. Over the past nine years, Norris has played a leading role in identifying and
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Roseanne Kinyua

Roseanne is the East Africa Team Leader for Programs at EDU Africa, where she designs experiential learning for global learners. She holds a B.Ed. and an M.A. and is passionate about fostering intercultural growth and global citizenship through the transformative power of education and travel.
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