NEW YORK, NY, January 11, 2016—The Institute of International Education will join the Diplomatic Courier as a Thought Partner for its 2016 series “The World in 2050 – A Forum About Our Future,” beginning with a pre-Davos Global Talent Summit hosted by Gallup and the Diplomatic Courier in Washington, DC on January 13, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Join via livestream)
To kick off the partnership, IIE Vice President Edith Cecil will speak about The Future of Learning at the Global Talent Summit. This day-long special event will convene innovators, educators, industry leaders and data gurus to discuss the demands placed on today’s diverse and global workforce.
To thrive in a rapidly evolving, technology-focused world, future job seekers must not only possess strong skills in areas such as language arts, mathematics, and science, but also skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, persistence, collaboration, and curiosity. However, data shows students are not attaining these critical employability skills. Diplomatic Courier, Gallup, and the summit’s brain trust hope to fill this gap with substantive discussion and brainstorming that shares best practices and innovative ideas.
Success in breaking through to a new wave of global growth and prosperity will depend increasingly on human and social capital. A new, global burst of innovation and entrepreneurship will require a deep pool of highly skilled, creative, inclusive, risk taking individuals and communities.
According to IIE’s President and CEO Allan E. Goodman, “International education prepares today’s students for the global workforce and equips them to solve the increasingly complex challenges facing our interconnected world.”
The Summit’s findings will be synthesized into a post-summit report, which Diplomatic Courier will distribute at major leadership gatherings in 2016, including the B20 and G20 in China, the G7 in Japan, the APEC summit in Peru, and Davos.
Gallup’s Chairman, Jim Clifton, author of “The Coming Jobs War,” will deliver the keynote address. Confirmed Speakers Include:
- Crystal Arredondo, Chair of National Board, National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
- Brandon Busteed, Executive Director, Education & Workforce Development, Gallup
- Edith Cecil, Vice President, Institute of International Education
- Fumbi Chima, Chief Information Officer, Burberry
- Suzanne Clark, Executive Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Jim Clifton, Chairman and CEO, Gallup
- Jon Clifton, Managing Director, Global Analytics, Gallup
- Shannon Gibbons, Interim CEO, NPower
- Jason Green, Co-Founder, SVP, General Counsel, SkillSmart
- Andrew Mack, Principal, AMGlobal
- Joshua Marcuse, Senior Advisor for Policy Innovation, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, U.S. Department of Defense
- Farah Mohamed, CEO and Founder, G(irls)20
- Carol O’Donnell, Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center, Smithsonian Institution
- Larry Quinlan, Chief Information Officer, Deloitte
- Ana C. Rold, CEO and Publisher, Diplomatic Courier
- Lucian Tarnowski, CEO and Founder, Brave New and Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum (WEF)
The summit is now sold out but all presentations will be broadcast LIVE via YouTube to 180 countries.
Join the live-feed and get more information on the speakers and agenda
We invite you to join the conversation on Twitter via @diplocourier and @IIEGlobal, using #Worldin2050 and #2050Jobs.
About Diplomatic Courier
Diplomatic Courier is a global affairs media network that connects global publics to leaders in international affairs, diplomacy, social good, and more. Diplomatic Courier’s global network spans 180 countries and five continents. Readers can find us in print, online, mobile apps, video, and social media. We are also the hosts of the futuristic global series of events called the World in 2050. We hosted the first one in 2013 to explore the Future of Diplomacy. Since then, we’ve tackled several megatrends such as food, jobs, philanthropy, cities, and more. Learn more here: www.diplomaticourier.com/2050.
Contact: Kay Floyd (kfloyd@medauras.com) with any questions or requests for interviews with the Founder of Diplomatic Courier and the Summit speakers.
About the Institute of International Education
The Institute of International Education is a world leader in the international exchange of people and ideas. IIE designs and implements over 200 programs of study and training for students, educators, young professionals and trainees from all sectors annually with funding from government and private sources. These programs include the flagship Fulbright Program and Gilman Scholarships administered for the U.S. Department of State. IIE also conducts policy research, provides resources on international exchange opportunities and offers support to scholars in danger. IIE has a network of 19 offices around the world led by talented and dedicated international education experts. IIENetwork is IIE’s membership program with over 1,400 member institutions around the world. Each IIENetwork designee is an important link in a network of over 7,000 individuals with a commitment to the internationalization of their institutions. An independent, not-for-profit founded in 1919, The Institute of International Education (IIE) is among the world’s largest and most experienced international education and training organizations.
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