Events
The GFCC curates an exclusive collection of both online and in-person events. Often implemented in partnership with member organizations, they gather members, fellows, and partners from around the globe. GFCC events promote knowledge exchange, generate insights, forge strategic partnerships, and allow for unparalleled access to influential innovation and competitiveness leaders worldwide. GFCC members get unique opportunities to be featured, participate and co-organize events.
Upcoming Events
Universities 4.0 and Their Role in Driving Place-Based Innovation and Socio-Economic Transformation
Aston University will host the first Leadership Dialogue on November 8th, 2024, in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
GFCC 2024 Annual Meeting and Global Innovation Summit
The GFCC 2024 Annual Meeting and Global Innovation Summit will take place in Belfast from November 11th to 15th, 2024.
Past In Person Events
Global Innovation Summit 2022
The GFCC’s flagship event for 2022 was the Global Innovation Summit, “Building Competitiveness: From Local to Global,” in Greece.
Innovation Arena at COP 28
The GFCC and its sister organization, the Council on Competitiveness, will lead an Innovation Arena during COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on December 6.
Global Innovation Summit 2023
The GFCC’s flagship event for 2023 was the Global Innovation Summit, “Shape Tomorrow: Innovate the Sustainable Future,” in the United Kingdom.
Delphi Economic Forum
Each year, the GFCC brings a delegation and acts as a content partner at the Delphi Economic Forum.
Brazilian Industry Innovation Summit
In 2022, the GFCC participated in the Brazilian Innovation Industry Summit, and hosted the Industry Universities Partnerships for Impact forum.
Past Online Events
Global Innovation Summit 2021
The GFCC’s flagship event for 2021 was the online Global Innovation Summit, “Future Competitiveness."
Frame the Future Series
GFCC’s biggest online event series, Frame the Future, lasted throughout 2021 and acted as a pathway to the 2021 GIS.
Frame the Future | Universities 4.0
In 2021, the University 4.0 online series focused on research and higher academia within the Frame the Future framework.
Global Innovation Summit 2020
The GFCC’s flagship event for 2020 was the online Global Innovation Summit, “Crossing the Chasm: Health, Innovation and the Future Economy.
Now. Bridge. Reboot.
During 2020, the GFCC hosted online conversations to understand the massive changes due to Covid-19 through the Now. Bridge. Reboot. series.