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The winter 2025 Global Inclusion Regional Summit will take place February 27 & 28, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with NYU Abu Dhabi. Call for speakers will open August 2024.

ABOUT THE GLOBAL INCLUSION REGIONAL SUMMIT

The Global Inclusion Regional Summit (GIRS) serves as unique a platform for educators, practitioners, and thought leaders from around the world to convene to network, learn best practices, and collectively work toward making global education accessible and inclusive. With a rich history of hosting high impact professional development experiences, Diversity Abroad's Regional Summits provide a unique opportunity to explore diversity & inclusion and its impact on global education, but through a regional lens. The winter 2025 Global Inclusion Regional Summit is hosted by NYU Abu Dhabi and will take place February 27 & 28, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. 

The Global Inclusion Regional Summit (GIRS) serves as a reflection of Diversity Abroad's holistic approach to addressing and accelerating systemic and equitable change in all aspects of global education and cultural exchange. Our commitment extends to five key areas:

  • Outward Mobility: We seek to enhance study abroad, exchange programs, and short-term mobility experiences by promoting accessibility, and inclusivity, for all students.
  • International Student Success: We strive to create an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional well-being of international students, ensuring their success throughout their educational journeys.
  • Global Learning at Home: We explore ways to foster intercultural learning, global awareness, and diversity within local communities, recognizing that global education extends beyond physical borders.
  • Organizational and Career Development: We provide resources, guidance, and training to institutions and professionals in the field, empowering them to create inclusive environments and advance their careers.
  • International Student Recruitment: We promote strategies and best practices for recruiting a diverse and inclusive cohort of international students, ensuring a welcoming and supportive campus environment.

Join us at our winter 2025 Global Inclusion Regional Summit and be part of the global movement to transform international education and exchange through a globally inclusive excellence lens.

Whether you're interested in best practices on advising international students through an inclusive lens, seeking to attract and retain diverse talent in office, or working to increase education abroad participation in the Middle East and Africa regions, you won't want to miss the Global Inclusion Regional Summit! You should attend the Global Inclusion Regional Summit if you are interested in:

  • Gaining a better understanding of regional developments in the area of diversity and inclusion in global education.
  • Being in a dedicated space to work with colleagues from around the world to generate meaningful responses to the challenges institutions and organizations face providing inclusive support to students who are inbound & outbound to the MENA (Middles East /North Africa) region.
  • Using your time at the Summit to identify opportunities to engage and collaborate with colleagues from yours and other institutions.

The professionals who present at and attend Global Inclusion come from around the world and range from Senior International and Chief Diversity Officers to human resources and career services professionals. Most often, attendees come from the following types of offices/organizations:

  • Educators: Instructors, professors, and faculty members who are involved in global education and exchange programs, particularly to the MENA region.
  • Practitioners: Professionals working in the field of international education, such as study abroad advisors, program coordinators, and international student services staff.
  • Administrators: Higher education administrators responsible for shaping institutional policies and strategies related to diversity, and inclusion in global education.
  • Diversity and Inclusion Specialists: Professionals with expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion who work specifically within the context of global education and exchange.
  • Cultural Exchange Coordinators: Coordinators and organizers of cultural exchange programs, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and facilitating intercultural learning experiences.
  • Community Leaders: Local community leaders and organizers who are invested in creating inclusive communities and supporting international students and cultural exchange initiatives.
  • Student Affairs Professionals: Professionals working in student affairs departments at colleges and universities, responsible for supporting the well-being and success of international students.
  • Researchers: Scholars and researchers focusing on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of global education and cultural exchange.
  • Policy Makers: Government officials, policymakers, and advocates interested in shaping policies and initiatives that promote equity and inclusion in international education.
  • Graduate students: Graduate students who are actively engaged in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on their campuses and are interested in global education.

BECOME A SPONSOR AT THE GLOBAL INCLUSION REGIONAL SUMMIT

The Global Inclusion Regional Summit provides an unparalleled opportunity to connect your brand, educational offerings, career opportunities, and/or services to a diverse population of education professionals and stakeholders committed to addressing and accelerating inclusive excellence in all aspects of global education and cultural exchange. Contact us at [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.

 

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