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Published on July 1, 2024 We're delighted to announce that The Principals Funds Management has joined our organization as a corporate...

The GFCC is delighted to welcome HEDx as its newest corporate member. HEDx is an engagement and advisory firm focused on higher education.

2023 was a pivotal year for the GFCC as sustainability gained a spotlight and the GFCC returned to London for the 2023 Annual Meeting and Global Innovation Summit. Over the year, multiple GFCC discussions highlighted the importance of broadening the understanding of sustainability and accelerating innovation to transition energy systems, advance the 2030 Agenda, and meet sustainable development goals. Starting in early 2023 and leading up to the events in London, the GFCC suc

The GFCC is pleased to announce that Dr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman has joined our esteemed group of Distinguished Fellows. Dr. Sulaiman was the president and CEO of the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) for over 15 years, a time during which he worked tirelessly to build a robust 21st-century technology and innovation-based economic engine for Malaysia.

Understanding the relevance of universities in this fast-changing landscape, the GFCC is pleased to present Universities in Action: Building Cross-sector Alliances and Making Impact on Society.

The search for alternative sources of energy to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy has placed hydrogen on the radar in various regions of the globe and within the business sector. As a result, the hydrogen economy is growing at a fast pace following advancements in technology, policy, and investment.

We're pleased to announce that Mr. Hiro Nishiguchi has joined our network as a Distinguished Fellow. Mr. Nishiguchi has worked for years at the intersection of business and policy, advancing the innovation agenda and connecting corporations and startups in Japan and worldwide. He has been a long-standing partner of the GFCC and served as a board member of our organization during his tenure at the Japan Innovation Network. Currently, he is the Managing Director of the Global E

We're pleased to announce that Dr. Hippolyte Fofack, a globally recognized expert in economic policy, development economics, and international finance with over 20 years of experience in leadership and management positions in multilateral organizations and academia, has been granted fellowship status in our organization. ​ Dr. Fofack has led several research projects and participated in the production of national and regional development strategies and in creating and impleme

The GFCC and its community of engaged leaders came together this year in significant and profound ways – spanning ideas and geographies. Throughout 2023, our community kicked off exciting new initiatives and hosted numerous events in partnership with our members, extending its policy impact across the globe.

We're pleased to release the Call to Action- Innovate the Sustainable Future . This flagship publication offers recommendations to stakeholders in government, industry, academia, and civil society focused on advancing sustainability and promoting innovation in different areas. It also underscores the urgency of taking immediate action and considers the possible benefits of sustainable practices. These recommendations build upon the expertise accumulated in our multistakeholde

The GFCC and its sister organization, the Council on Competitiveness (CoC), will lead an Innovation Arena during COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on December 6. The event will gather global leaders from business, academia, national laboratories, research organizations, and the public sector in discussions focused on tackling sustainability challenges through innovative practices.

Prof. Aleks Subic from Aston University to Co-chair New University and Research Leadership Forum Initiative.

The GFCC is delighted to announce that Ms. Athina Chatzipetrou, Non-Executive Director at the Ellaktor Group and long-standing partner of the GFCC, has been granted fellowship status. Ms. Chatzipetrou has over 30 years of experience in the corporate space, being responsible for leading numerous assignments in a variety of sectors and environments.

On September 29, the GFCC and its member, the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI), host the forum Universities in Action: Building Cross-sector Alliances and Making Impact on Society in São Paulo, Brazil.

Crises often pose a challenge to businesses, governments, and citizens. But they can also be an opportunity to think outside the box and develop new solutions to old problems.

Inclusiveness and access to equal opportunities are crucial to strengthening social resilience, prosperity, and economic competitiveness.

Save the date: GIS 2023 We're delighted to announce that this year's Global Innovation Summit will happen from November 11 to 14 in Doha, Qatar, hosted by Qatar University, a leading academy institution in the Middle East.   Under the theme Shape Tomorrow: Innovate the Sustainable Future, the summit will delve into the creation of business models and policy frameworks that tap into the sustainability opportunity to boost economic prosperity while safeguarding the planet and m

The GFCC is delighted to announce that the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) has joined our organization as a member. Recognized as a leading institution for economic sciences and public administration studies in Romania and Southeast Europe, ASE's outstanding reputation is attested by renowned international academic rankings.

Crises are now a common feature of the global economy and understanding the mechanisms that allow businesses, governments and organizations to bounce back from disruption has become a key competitiveness attribute.

GFCC President, Deborah L. Wince-Smith, will be among the world leaders who will gather in Belfast, Northern Ireland, from April 17 to 19 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. This historic diplomatic achievement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, put an end to decades of violence and political conflict in Northern Ireland.