Global Skills Week 2027
March 23-25, 2027
March 23, 2027
Washington, D.C.
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United States of America
23 March 2027
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Global Skills Week 2027

March 23-25, 2027
Washington, D.C.
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United States of America
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Rewiring Learning for the New World of Work

The US and global economy are changing fast. AI is reshaping work, supply chains and energy systems are being reconfigured, and the World Economic Forum expects almost 40% of workers' core skills to change by 2030. Yet higher education and the labor market still operate as parallel systems, one built to produce graduates, the other to produce jobs. The QS World Future Skills Index 2027 calls this an alignment challenge, with institutional capacity, talent, and economic opportunity all moving at different speeds.
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In the global race for economic advantage, the pace is accelerating. Global Skills Week 2027 is where the leaders shaping that future come together. GSW brings you into the room where emerging trends are tested, priorities are challenged, and new partnerships take shape, giving you a clearer view of what is changing and what it means for the decisions you need to make now.
Redefining Value: Human in an Automated World
What are the skills needed for tomorrow’s employability? How should universities teach them, employers assess them and learners prove them?
Reckoning with Trust: Degrees, Credentials and the Monetization Question
What is a credential actually worth, and who is accountable for keeping it meaningful?
Rebuilding the First Step: The Early-Career Pathway
As entry-level opportunities disappear, who will rebuild the first rung of the career ladder: schools, through better career navigation, or the employers doing the hiring?

What to Expect

Catch the key moments from Global Skills Week 2026, including expert insights, event highlights and takeaways from the report.

A Selection of 2026 Speakers

Alvaro J. Muñiz
Director in the Office for International, Community, and Economic Engagement, APLU
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Dr Jill Buban
Workforce Education and Online Learning Leader
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Santiago Schnell
Provost, Dartmouth College
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Fotis Sotiropoulos
Executive Vice President and Provost, Penn State University
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Haley Glover
Senior Director, UpSkill America, Economic Opportunities Program
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Anshul Sonak
Head and Global Director, Intel Digital Readiness Programs
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Grace Williamson
Senior Director, Industry and Employer Relations, Knauss School of Business
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Clare Overmann
Chief Executive Officer, Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)
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Dr Fanta Aw
Executive Director and CEO, NAFSA: Association of International Educators
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Nunzio Quacquarelli
President & Chair of the Board, QS
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Destination

Global Skills Week 2027 will be hosted in Washington D.C. The venue will be announced in due course. Register your interest to make sure you don't miss an update.

Insights

Explore our latest data and expert perspectives on skills and employability.
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