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Global Skills Week 2026
25 - 26 March 2026
Washington, D.C.
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United States of America

Global Skills Week 2026

Bringing together skills-focused experts to connect the global skills economy.
25 - 26 March 2026
Washington, D.C.
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United States of America
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Where tomorrow’s skills economy takes shape

Global Skills Week brings together skills-focused industry, colleges and universities, policy-makers, economic development and technology leaders from around the world. We explore key themes to help innovators tackle the rapidly evolving workforce.
Artificial intelligence
Explore how AI is reshaping industries, driving innovation and redefining skills.
Critical industry skills
What are the skills powering the sectors of tomorrow? Learn how to adapt, re-skill and lead.
Jobs and career navigation
Get expert guidance on career pathways, emerging occupations, and skill-building curricula.

Meet our speakers

Alejandro Caballero
Principal Education Specialist, IFC The World Bank Group
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Clare Overmann
Chie Executive Officer, Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)
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Dr Fanta Aw
Executive Director and CEO, NAFSA
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Nunzio Quacquarelli
QS President & Chair of the Board
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Dr Maria Spies
QS Chief Innovation Officer
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Patrick Brothers
QS Board Member and Executive Director
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Ben Webb
QS Executive Director
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Jessica Turner
QS Chief Executive Officer
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Leading voices from industry and higher education, powering the global skills economy.

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Indicative Agenda

Read our indicative agenda and get a sense of the Global Skills Week 2026 Program. Global Skills Week will focus on four key themes to enable discussion across the breadth of the skills economy.

  1. Future Skills Systems
  2. Skills Partnerships For Growth
  3. Skills as the Global Currency
  4. Skills For Societal Impact

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Destination

Global Skills Week 2026 will be hosted in Washington, D.C. - Convene Hamilton Square provides the perfect environment for focused networking and in-depth discussions pertaining to the future of education.

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