The next GFCC study trip destination has been set. On the week of February 15, 2027, the GFCC Community will travel to Tsukuba, Japan's leading science city and one of the country's most concentrated hubs of research, technology, and innovation. The visit hosted by Tsukuba Global Innovation Promotion Agency (TGI), in partnership with the University of Tsukuba, marks the program's first stop in Asia, following previous editions in Birmingham, Lisbon, and San Diego. Tsukuba, 56

Credit: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego San Diego, home to one of the world's most vibrant innovation ecosystems, is the destination of the next GFCC Study Trip. On July 22–23, global leaders from Japan, Romania, Hungary, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United States, representing government, academia, and the private sector, will gather in the city to explore the drivers, strategic frameworks, and innovation toolkits powering the region's ecosystem. Hosted by GFCC member the Uni

The GFCC is pleased to welcome Academy of Art University to its global community of innovators and thought leaders. Founded in 1929 and located in the heart of San Francisco, United States, Academy of Art University is one of the largest institutions in the country dedicated exclusively to training creative professionals. The university offers programs across 22 schools, spanning art, design, film, communications, and emerging technologies. The institution is widely recognize

The University of Arizona is internationally recognized for excellence in astronomy and astrophysics, hosting multiple NASA-funded initiatives and a long-standing legacy in planetary science.