Global Skills Week 2026 Agenda

Explore the program for Global Skills Week 2026
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Sessions

Day 1

Opening Remarks | 9:05 - 9:45 | The Forum

Join higher education leaders as we open Global Skills Week 2026.

Introductory Panel | 9:45 - 10:30 | The Forum
Education Policy Briefing | 11:00 - 11:30 | The Forum
Responsible AI Workshop | 11:00 - 11:30 | Central
QS World Future Skills Index 2026 briefing | 12:00 - 12:30 | The Forum
Lunch | 12:30 - 13:30 | The Forum
Lightning Talks: The Skills You Want to See In a New Hire | 13:30 - 14:00 | The Forum
Skills Agility in Business Schools | 13:30 - 14:00 | Central
Global Student Flows and Talent Mobility Overview | 14:00 - 14:30 | The Forum
Industry-Led Education | 14:30 - 15:00 | The Forum
Networking Break | 15:00 - 15:30 | The Forum
Lightning Talks: The Number One Skills Fact | 15:30 - 16:00 | The Forum
Workshop: Developing a Skills-First Curriculum | 15:30 - 16:00 | Central
Making Successful Incubators and Spin Outs | 16:00 - 16:30 | Central
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Day 2

Business School Leadership Breakfast | 8:30 - 9:00 | The Forum
Education 2050: What's Next? | 9:30 - 10:00 | The Forum
Networking Break | 10:30 - 11:00 | The Forum
Case Study: Transforming Skills Leadership | 11:00 - 11:30 | The Forum
Workshop: Lifelong Learning | 11:00 - 11:30 | Central
Analyzing the Skills Gap | 11:30 - 12:00 | The Forum
Measuring Successful Skills Development | 12:00 - 12:30 | The Forum
Skills Without Borders | 13:30 - 14:00 | The Forum
A Future Focus: The Role of Community Colleges | 13:30 - 14:00 | Central
Closing Remarks | 16:00 - 16:30 | The Forum