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Submit Your Proposal to Speak at GlobalMindED 2026: Dimensions of Our Democracy, Architecting the Next 250 Years and Beyond


June 9–11, 2026 | Sheraton Denver Downtown | Denver, CO

Apply to speak by November 1st


GlobalMindED is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Conference, Dimensions of Our Democracy: Celebrating 250 Years and Architecting the Next 250. This historic moment calls for forward-thinking leaders, innovators, and educators to share actionable solutions that will shape the future of opportunity for all, with all voices “at the table” and contributing ideas and actions to unify, uplift, and inspire. 


As we honor the past 250 years of democracy, we look to you to envision and build the systems that will define the next 250 years of progress and legacy for us all. Take the time now to submit your session before classes start!


Why Speak at GlobalMindED 2026?


  • Reach a powerful audience: connect with students, national leaders in education, business, health, and tech, policymakers, and leading foundations.


  • Shape the conversation: share insights on urgent topics like early childhood, K-12, and higher education, STEAM, health, global skills, policy, and more.


  • Collaborate across disciplines: explore themes of the future of work, innovation, and inclusion through diverse lenses.


  • Impact emerging leaders: contribute to building a capable talent pipeline across every industry.


We’re Looking For:


  • All Perspectives: presentations, panels, and topics that reflect a range of backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, and geographies. 


  • Innovative Solutions: practical and creative approaches to solving systemic challenges and hidden barriers.


  • Evidence-Based Practices: research-supported strategies with measurable outcomes that can be models for others. 


  • Engaging Presentations: sessions that inspire, involve, and energize the audience.


Session Formats:


  • Breakout Panel: interactive discussions with multiple panelists (no A/V).


  • Idea Café/Poster Session: informal networking and idea exchange during breakfast each morning.


  • Deeper Dive: in-depth, evidence-rich sessions (A/V provided).


  • Presentation: structured talks on problem-solving and outcomes (A/V provided).


  • Problem-Solving Lab: hands-on collaborative sessions where all contribute.


  • Roundtable: small, facilitated discussions with 12–16 participants.


  • Workshop: interactive group sessions with table-based discussion and action-oriented outcomes.


Ready to Submit Your Proposal?

Register for GlobalMindED 2026

June 9-11

Denver, CO

Click the image below to see the GlobalMindED 2025 Conference program

GlobalMindED Conference 2025


Thank you to all of the students, partners, sponsors, speakers and attendees who made our 2025 conference such a success!


More than 300 students from over 60 community colleges and universities were able to learn from 400 speakers, hundreds of attendees, and each other. Please see photos from the Inclusive Leader Awards dinner, First Gen Leadership Program, main stage sessions and breakouts.

Thanks to our sponsors, presenters, and students who made GlobalMindED 2025 such a success!

GlobalMindED class of 2015: Click to see 1-minute Student Testimonial from Amelia Mawlawi

Would you like to give to support our student programs? You can scan the QR code below or go to our website to support our year-round programs. GlobalMindED is a 501(c)(3).

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