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GFCC leaders discuss the power of partnerships at the Delphi Economic Forum
Published on Wednesday 8 May, 2025 Building on a long-standing partnership, The GFCC convened a high-level panel to explore the power...

The GFCC
May 8, 20251 min read


Charles Kiefel AM Discusses Australia's Competitiveness on Sky News
Published on Monday 28 April, 2025 GFCC Vice-Chair Mr. Charles Kiefel AM was interviewed by Sky News today, outlining strategies to...

The GFCC
Apr 28, 20251 min read


University Forum Study Trip to Lisbon in July
Published on Wednesday 23 April, 2025 We are pleased to announce the upcoming University and Research Leadership Forum (URLF) Study...

The GFCC
Apr 23, 20251 min read


John Anderson AC Joins the GFCC as Distinguished Fellow
Published on Wednesday 16 April, 2025 The GFCC has appointed the Honorable John Anderson AC, former Australian politician, as a...

The GFCC
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Engineering Resilience: How Smart Infrastructure Tackles Extreme Weather
Changes in the Earth's climate are pushing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events to a new high. This unprecedented scenario is already testing the resilience of existing physical infrastructure and driving organizations, governments, and businesses to look for technologies and solutions that reduce the effects of extreme weather events and facilitate recovery when floods, heatwaves, heavy rains, cyclones, droughts, and wildfires occur.

The GFCC
Apr 15, 20254 min read


Building Cyber Resilience Through a Business-Centric Approach
Cyberinfrastructure is reshaping daily life as societies transition to digitized economies that merge the cyber and physical domains.

The GFCC
Mar 26, 20254 min read


'Bridging the green technology gap is the most important step we can take to achieve a sustainable future for all', argues Dr. Hippolyte Fofack
In an interview with the GFCC, Dr. Fofack stresses the urgent need for sustainable economic models and bridging the green technology gap.

The GFCC
Mar 26, 20255 min read


GFCC Releases Reports with Insights from the GIS and Leadership Dialogue
Published on Tuesday 25 March, 2025 The GFCC is pleased to announce the launch of two key reports covering insights from discussions...

The GFCC
Mar 25, 20252 min read


New Institute at Aston University Develops Solutions to Societal Challenges Building on Strategic Partnerships
Not too long ago, universities were called ivory towers. An expression used to refer to the pursuit of research detached from everyday life that ended up buried in academic publications read only by a select few. Nowadays, universities must demonstrate their value by translating academic endeavors into real-world applications.

The GFCC
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Dr. Tajuddin Ali talks about strategies to boost infrastructure resilience in Malaysia
In an exclusive interview, GFCC Distinguished Fellow and Joint Chairman of the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology...
Elaine Rodriguez
Feb 24, 20254 min read


Arthur Sinodinos joins the GFCC as Distinguished Fellow
Published on January 23, 2025 The GFCC is pleased to announce that the Honorable Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos has been appointed a...

The GFCC
Jan 23, 20252 min read


Kazakhstan Growth Forum joins the GFCC as General Member
Published on January 17, 2025 We are pleased to inform that the Kazakhstan Growth Forum (KGF) has joined the GFCC. Based out in Almaty,...

The GFCC
Jan 17, 20252 min read


Recognizing a Year of Growth and Leadership Impact
Published on December 20, 2024 This year marked significant achievements and inspiration for our community of leaders spanning 35...

The GFCC
Dec 20, 20242 min read


The Story of PacifiCan: A Development Agency Rooted in Community
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the PacifiCan-funded Haisla Bridge replacement project in Kitimat, B.C. In the heart of Canada's western...

The GFCC
Nov 21, 20245 min read


Mr. Charles Kiefel AM appointed Vice-Chair of GFCC Board of Trustees
Published on November 15, 2024 We are pleased to inform our members and fellows that Mr. Charles Kiefel AM, founder and co-chair of the...

The GFCC
Nov 15, 20242 min read


New Zealand's MedTech Translator: Bridging Research and Commercialization
In 2012, Distinguished Professor Sir Peter Hunter and Dr. Diana Siew founded the Consortium for Medical Device Technologies (CMDT) to address the lack of connectivity in New Zealand's medical technology (MedTech) industry. The CMDT brought together the Auckland University of Technology, the Universities of Auckland, Canterbury and Otago, the Victoria University of Wellington, and Callaghan Innovation (New Zealand’s government innovation agency) to foster collaboration and bri

The GFCC
Nov 14, 20245 min read


GFCC Launches 2024 Call to Action at the GIS
Published on November 12, 2024 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 Call to Action: Achieving a Sustainable Future for All . This landmark report provides a dynamic framework with actionable recommendations for stakeholders aiming to integrate sustainability and economic inclusiveness at local and global levels. Drawing from the insights of a global network spanning over 35 countries—including leaders from government, industry, and academia—this report emphasi

The GFCC
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Former Australian Minister Greg Hunt becomes a Distinguished Fellow
Published on October 14, 2024 The GFCC is pleased to announce that Prof. Greg Hunt has joined our esteemed group of Distinguished...

The GFCC
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Forum in Birmingham reunites global leaders to discuss place-based innovation
Published on October 4, 2024 Universities around the world have played an increasingly strong role in driving socio-economic...

The GFCC
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Romanian Think Tank New Strategy Center Joins the GFCC
Published on September 30, 2024 The GFCC welcomes the New Strategy Center into the organization. Based in Bucharest, this...

The GFCC
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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