The GFCC’s 2026 Global Innovation Summit brought together leaders from more than 20 countries in Sofia, Bulgaria, from October 19 to 22 for four days of high-level discussions, networking and exchange on topics ranging from space technology and artificial intelligence to innovation policy and infrastructure development. Hosted by GFCC corporate member GBS (Glavbolgarstroy Holding AD), the program combined the GFCC Annual Meeting, a full day of Summit sessions and site visits

This week, the GFCC launched its 2026 Call to Action, Building the Talent Advantage in an AI-Driven Economy, at the Global Innovation Summit in Sofia, Bulgaria. The document sets out ten recommendations for developing talent in an economy increasingly shaped by AI. It addresses how education systems, businesses, universities, and governments can invest in people and human capabilities, build resilience to disruption, and earn the trust of the talent pipeline they seek to bui

Societies have entered a new paradigm shaped by AI's impact on work, life, and learning. To unpack this reality, the GFCC and Torrens University Australia launched The Human Edge: Global Perspectives on AI and Prosperity last July, a report exploring how leaders across 32 countries view the human-AI transition and where governments, businesses, universities, and other stakeholders should invest to achieve shared prosperity. Systems thinking consultant and professor Aurélio L.

The GFCC, in partnership with its member Torrens University Australia, has launched a new report examining how societies and organizations are navigating the human-AI transition. The Human Edge: Global Perspectives on AI and Prosperity is now available for download. The report was developed through the GFCC's Global Task Force on Human and AI, chaired by Torrens University Australia Vice-Chancellor Prof. Aleks Subic. It draws on a global survey conducted between November 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming global economies, driving innovation across industries and redefining how societies work, connect, and deliver healthcare. According to recent data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), around 60% of jobs in advanced economies are exposed to the effects of AI , a trend that will most likely affect high-skilled professionals and reshape the labor market. In healthcare, the rise of generative AI is accelerating drug