Harper College will be closed Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Tentative Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Harper College, Wojcik Conference Center
Join us on April 10, 2026, at Harper College’s Wojcik Conference Center for a day of ideas and innovation in global education. This year’s theme, “Beyond Borders, Beyond Buzzwords: Results that Resonate in Global Education,” challenges us to move past rhetoric and highlight practices that truly make a difference. We’re looking for proposals that showcase measurable outcomes, authentic student impact, expanded access, and sustainable global engagement.
Theme tracks for this year’s Summit include Study Abroad, International Students & Scholars, Technology, International Enrollment, and Internationalization at Home. Submit a proposal to share your strategies, research, and success stories, then join your colleagues committed to advancing meaningful global learning.
This year we are offering two presentation formats: Concurrent Sessions and Roundtable Forum.
Theme tracks for this year’s Summit include Study Abroad, International Students & Scholars, Technology, International Enrollment, and Internationalization at Home. Submit a proposal to share your strategies, research, and success stories, then join your colleagues committed to advancing meaningful global learning.
The Roundtable Forum will feature small discussion groups on global issues, trending topics, and innovative/best practices. This format is better suited if you are seeking to foster a discussion or facilitate exchange. Each presenter will share a two min overview of their topic at the outset of the session followed by 15-minute facilitated breakout sessions.
Concurrent Session proposals should include a title, abstract, expected outcomes. Concurrent sessions will be an hour, so presentations should aim to reserve approximately 10-15 minutes for discussion and/or questions.
Deadlines:
Registration open: Monday, December 1, 2025
Proposal Applications due by: Friday, December 12, 2025
Participants notified: Friday, January 16, 2026
Harper College
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Harper College is located at the intersection of Algonquin Road (Route 62) and Roselle Road in Palatine, Illinois. The Wojcik Conference Center can most easily be accessed through the Roselle entrance. The closest parking lots are Lot 14 and Lot 13, located directly in front of the Wojcik Conference Center. Parking is free and no permit is required for event guests. Accessible parking spaces are available near the main entrance.
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Summit Schedule - coming soon |
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8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. |
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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
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10:15 a.m. –11:30 a.m. |
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11:30 a.m. –12:45 p.m. |
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12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
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1:50 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
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2:40 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
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