GlobalMindED is an Inclusive Success NetworkTM creating a capable talent pipeline by connecting students to role models, mentors, internships, and jobs to get grads to financial freedom and economic mobility.

This Weekend, Work on Your Speaker Topic Proposal for GlobalMindED 2026:

Dimensions of Our Democracy, Celebrating 250 Years and Architecting the Next 250


June 10–12, 2026 | Sheraton Denver Downtown | Denver, CO

Apply to speak by November 1st


Are you ready to make a difference?


Join us at the 2026 GlobalMindED Conference, where thought leaders from around the world gather to address the pressing issues of access and equity in education. We're seeking innovative and impactful presentations that can inspire, inform, and drive change.


Why Speak at GlobalMindED 2026?


  • Reach a global 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 AI, early childhood, K-12 and higher education, STEAM, health, global skills, policy, and more.


  • Collaborate across disciplines: drive change and explore themes of the future of work and innovation, and network with potential collaborators


  • 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.


We welcome you to the Mile High City in June as we chart the historic path forward with the courage, vision, and commitment that draws on the strengths of our Founding Fathers, while building our future on their shoulders as we manifest the next 250+ years with every choice, action, and collaboration today. With your leadership, we will create our next chapter of United States history and the legacy to match, if not exceed, the best of those who came before us.


Ready to Submit Your Proposal?

Apply to speak by November 1st

Join us for GlobalMindED 2026


Register for the Early Bird rate

Register to bring a First Gen student


June 10-12, Denver, CO

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.

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

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