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

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