CIEE’s 12th Annual Global Internship Conference

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What: CIEE’s 12th Annual Global Internship Conference

Where: Hilton London Tower Bridge Hotel, London, UK

When: June 19-21, 2024

An Invitation for BAB Members

Join us in London, June 19-21, at CIEE’s 12th Annual Global Internship Conference (GIC), the world’s premier forum dedicated to advancing global work and learning. Centered on the theme “Collaborating to Shape Future Talent,” GIC 2024 brings together 300 global leaders from higher education, industry, and government to discuss the critical role of partnerships – across campus, community, industry, and borders – in preparing young people for a global workplace.

Attendees will gain insights from thought leaders on the future of work and the role of global experiential learning in talent development strategies, which are fast becoming critical priorities in economic development and public diplomacy plans. GIC’s Program Development Committee, which includes BAB’s Tamra Eker, has crafted a packed program filled with sessions featuring leading voices and non-stop learning.

We are delighted to offer BAB members a $200 USD discount off registration. Use discount code BAB_GIC24 when you register. Questions? Contact GIC@ciee.org.

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This year’s GIC is already shaping up to be the most exciting ever. Here are some exciting happenings that you can look forward to at GIC 2024:

 

Wednesday | June 19

Opening Plenary: Collaborating to Shape Future Talent
Leaders from higher education, industry and government will engage in discussions and debates on the critical role of partnerships to maximize work-based experiential learning opportunities for young people. They will discuss the future of work, the implications of global talent development in driving economic development and public diplomacy, and why no one can do it alone. 

  • Lord David Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC, UK Parliament
  • Dr. Fanta Aw, CEO & Executive Director, NAFSA
  • Rebecca Pasini, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State
  • Jane Swift, President, Education at Work

 

GIC Talks

During this segment, we will present three speakers who will each share a thought-provoking idea related to a critical trend that will shape the future of work. What will the future be shaped by?

  • Bryan Alexander, Futurist, Senior Scholar, Georgetown University, explores climate transition and implications for the role of higher education in developing future talent.
  • Lydiah Bosire, Founder & CEO, 8B Education Investments, shares her perspective on the rise of Africa and implications for the future of work.
  • Jack Buckley, Vice President, People Science at Roblox, provides insights into the role of technology, especially generative AI for skills assessment, in the education to work transition.

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Thursday | June 20

GIC Leadership Plenary

In recent years, the disconnect between universities and employers on whether higher education institutions are doing an adequate job of preparing students for the workforce has continued to widen. In this session, leaders from higher education and industry will discuss why this disconnect exists, new models that institutions are putting in place to help bridge this gap, and whether current initiatives are sufficient to move the needle on this issue. 

  • Piers Linney, Former Dragons’ Den Investor and Co-Founder, Implement AI 
  • Kerry McKittrick, Co-Director, Harvard Project on Workforce
  • Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Pro Chancellor, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University
  • Dr. Mary Papazian, Executive Vice President, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB)