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Day Three: From Workforce to Mindforce—Shaping the Future Together, Wednesday, June 18 | Sheraton Denver Downtown


The final day of the GlobalMindED Conference is all about looking ahead. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and community, Day Three explores how AI, talent development, and human-centered leadership are reshaping the future of learning and work.


Opening Plenary: Reimagining Talent Development


The day opens with a powerful plenary on the future of education and workforce systems. Speakers spotlight the intersection of Pre-K, K–12, higher ed, and adult learning—showing how aligned, agile systems can create lifelong opportunities for growth and mobility.


Breakout Sessions Across Key Sectors


Participants dive into another full round of breakout sessions across key tracks:


  • Higher Ed, K–12, and Early Learning – Equity-driven leadership, student-centered models, and workforce alignment
  • STEAM & Tech – Women in technology, digital literacy, and climate-centered innovation
  • Health & Wellness – Aging, chronic disease, inclusive care, and aerospace-informed nursing
  • Policy & Global Work Skills – Legal pathways for untapped talent and expanding economic access
  • Foundations & Funders – Family offices, philanthropy, and strategies for lasting impact


Interactive sessions and labs encourage attendees to share solutions and build across silos.


Closing Plenary: What Unites Us


The afternoon’s closing plenary brings together artists, athletes, educators, and public leaders to explore the deeper values that unite us—across sports, music, service, and science. This includes special appearances from award-winning creatives, university presidents, and national leaders whose work connects culture, creativity, and community impact.


Industry Marketplace



From 1:30 to 4:30 PM in the Grand Ballroom, the Industry Marketplace invites students, jobseekers, and professionals to connect directly with companies, nonprofits, and government partners. It's a vibrant space for networking, resource sharing, and opening doors to opportunity.

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United Nations Event Conference 2024


Our 2024 conference at the United Nations, co-hosted by the Foundation for the Support of the United Nations, Brave Solutions Fueling Our Economic Future, gathered a diverse group of students, graduates, funders, and leaders from industry and education for a day of dynamic conversation at the United Nations in New York. See more and view the session below.

GlobalMindED Conference 2024


Thank you to all of the students, partners, sponsors, speakers and attendees who made our 10 Year Anniversary 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 2024 such a success!

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

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