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

Global Skills Week 2026 Agenda

Explore the program for Global Skills Week 2026

In Washington D.C., 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

Indicative Agenda

Full agenda and speakers to be confirmed soon

Day 1 | 25 March 2026 | Convene Hamilton Square

  • Education Policy Briefing
  • Launch of QS World Future Skills Index 2026
  • Deep Dive into Global Student Flows and Talent Mobility
  • QS World University Rankings by Subject - and the Future of Skills
  • Workshop: Developing a Skills-First Curriculum
  • Workshop: What Using AI Responsibly Looks Like
  • Roundtable: The Skills Imperative and India's NEP
  • Panel: How to Generate Successful Incubators and Spin Outs
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Day 2 | 26 March 2026 | Convene Hamilton Square

  • Briefing: Education 2050: What's Next?
  • Workshop: Preparing for a Future of Lifelong Learning
  • Presentation: Analyzing the Skills Gap
  • Case Study: Measuring Successful Skills Development
  • Panel: Skills Without Borders
  • Workshop: A Future Focus: The Skills Gap and Community Colleges
  • Panel: The CEO's curriculum
  • Panel: Soft Skills and Globalisation for Business Schools