About the Conference
Our 10th Global Education Conference, “Building Skills for Tomorrow’s Jobs,” will explore how AI and the rapid transformation of work are reshaping higher education and what providers need to do to be prepared for the future of education and employment.
Global improvements in access to higher education have helped millions move out of poverty and find jobs. Yet today’s AI-driven world demands a new generation of skills: adaptability, creativity, and digital fluency. As technology evolves, so must higher education and how industries train and upskill workers.
This conference will bring together leaders from higher education, industry, and technology to explore how institutions can develop the skills of the future that prepare young people and lifelong learners for meaningful, resilient careers.
Explore the Cutting-Edge Topics
Discover the future of education with our curated sessions. With an innovative, one-of-a-kind design, the 10th Global Education Conference will offer opportunities to join plenary and breakout sessions with different formats, including Keynote Addresses, Davos Style Panels, Strategic Roundtables, Individual Presentations, Fireside Chats, Lightning Talks, Debates, and Ask Me Anything Sessions. Here’s a glimpse of what we'll be exploring:
Skills, Industry-Led Education & Jobs
- Building the Workforce for Tomorrow's World
- Building Ecosystems of Cognitive, Durable, Socio-Emotional, Green & AI Skills
- From Experience to Opportunity: Valuing Prior Learning & Industry Certifications
- Earn & Learn: Mastering On-the-Job and Corporate Training
Technology, Digital Transformation & AI
- Generative AI: Reshaping Skills and the Future of Work
- AI for Efficiency: Transforming Institutional Operations
- Innovate to Educate: Governance, Reform, and Technology's Role
- Beyond the Horizon: Embracing New Frontiers in Digital
EdTech & HR Tech
- AI-Powered Talent: Revolutionizing Global Staffing and Job Matching
- The EdTech Pivot: New Models for Financial and Pedagogical Success
- Micro-Credentials, Macro Impact: The Future of Short Courses
- Smarter Admissions: Enhancing Recruitment with EdTech
Postsecondary Education, Workforce,
Skills & Lifelong Learning
- Never Stop Learning: Innovative Solutions for the Modern Workforce
- Re-imagining the University: Charting the Future of Higher Education
- Global Campuses: The New Wave of Internationalization
- From Classroom to Career: Redefining Employability
- Tech in the Classroom: The Impact of Pedagogical Innovation
- Re-imagining Health Education in a Changing World
Innovations in Pedagogy, Service Delivery, Gender & Partnerships
- Invest Smart, Invest Early: The Power of Early Childhood Education
- Education Without Borders: The Latest Trends in Global Learning
- Stronger Together: Reinvigorating Public-Private Collaborations
- Equity in Education: A Renewed Agenda for Gender and Inclusion
Governance, Financing, Sustainability,
Students & Mobility
- Funding the Future: Innovative Financing Models for Education
- The New Economics of Education: Navigating Student Financing
- Go Global: The Future of International Student Mobility
- Purpose & Profit: Driving Sustainability and Green Skills with ESG
- Students in the Driver’s Seat: Enhancing Engagement in an AI-enabled World
Get Ready to Join the Conversation
Be part of a global dialogue on skills for the future and the transformative potential of AI in education. The 10th Global Education Conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with thought leaders, educators, innovators, and policymakers shaping the future of learning and work.
Keynote Speakers
Manuel Muñiz
Rector, IE University
Matt Sigelman
President, The Burning Glass Institute
Interested in being a sponsor?
Over the past three decades, global education has expanded access and opportunity, lifting millions out of poverty and opening new pathways through technology. However, with rapid job evolution and the rise of generative AI, the demand for new, adaptable, and high-value skills—especially “frontier skills”—is accelerating. Higher education is evolving beyond traditional classrooms, with skills increasingly gained through co-curricular activities, work experiences, digital platforms, and reskilling and upskilling opportunities.
2024 CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION:
- 400+ participants
- 250 Companies and institutions
- 50 Countries
- 70% senior executives
Join IFC, part of the World Bank Group, and partners as we share knowledge, network, and discuss the private sector’s role in helping higher education improve employability and support economic development. We look forward to reconnecting with many returning delegates from previous events and welcoming first-time attendees to our knowledge family.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
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About IFC
IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
About the World Bank Group
The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It consists of five closely associated institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), which together form the World Bank; International Finance Corporation (IFC); Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Each institution plays a distinct role in the mission of reducing poverty and improving the lives of people in the developing world.