edX Global Forum

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2023

Thank you for joining us for the 2023 edX Global Forum.

We hope you left with new connections, learnings, and inspiration to expand your institution’s impact. You can view photos from the event in our gallery.

We look forward to convening again in the future.

A different type of event.

Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level overviews. Iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition.

Call For Session Submissions

We are shaping our program now–and we want your help.

Interested in leading a session at the Global Forum? Have a topic, success story, or lessons learned to share with your peers from other world-class institutions? Review the guidelines and submit a session before Wednesday, May 31 at 5:00 PM ET.

SUBMIT

Monday, October 2

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration and Information Desk Open

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast & Networking

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Opening General Session

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Morning Break & Networking

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch & Networking

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Breakout Sessions

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Breakout Sessions

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Afternoon Break & Networking

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

General Session

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Free Time

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Global Forum Opening Reception

Tuesday, OCToBER 3

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration and Information Desk Open

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast & Networking

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

General Session

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Morning Break & Networking

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Breakout Sessions

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Networking

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Breakout Session

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Afternoon Break & Networking

2:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing General Session

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Global Forum Send Off

Wednesday, OCToBER 4

(Optional)

8:30 AM

Transportation to 2U HQ (Lanham, Maryland)

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

2U HQ Open House

11:30 AM

Transportation Available to Hotel

*Schedule subject to change

Schedule at a Glance*

Monday, October 2

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration and Information Desk Open

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Opening General Session

Welcome from 2U Leadership

edX Prize Presentation

Panel: The Power of Partnerships in Online Learning

Panel: Life After Academia and Impact Beyond the Classroom

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Morning Break & Networking

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

Empowering Learners for the Workforce of the Future: Innovative Solutions and Alternative Credentials

The Road Ahead for Executive Education

A’s For All: How Online Tools Can Support Mastery Learning

The Soul of Leadership: A ChopraX Workshop (Invite Only)

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch & Networking

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Breakout Sessions

The Road Ahead for Boot Camps

NGO Partner Case Studies: Training the Workforce of the Future: Upskilling for the SDGs with the SDG Academy and Empowering Global Learners: The IMF-edX Collaboration

Generative AI for Boosting MOOC Production: Tools, Opportunities, and Challenges

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Breakout Sessions

The Road Ahead for Open Courses and MicroCredentials

The Road Ahead for Degrees

The Third Act: Building a Purpose-driven Program for a New (Midlife) Cohort of Learners

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Afternoon Break & Networking

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

General Session

Panel: The Essential Mission of the University

Leveling Up: Innovating to Meet Online Higher Education’s Moment

Closing Remarks

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Global Forum Opening Reception

edX Prize Winner Announced

Tuesday, OCToBER 3

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration and Information Desk Open

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast & Networking

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

General Session

A New Vision for Our Product Strategy

Fireside Chat: Entrepreneurship in Surprising Places…including Education

Panel: Employer Perspectives on the Education-to-Employment Pathway

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Morning Break & Networking

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Breakout Sessions

A Portfolio Strategy to Respond to Global Challenges

From Story to Structure: How to Put a ‘Spark’ in your MOOCs (and Your Professors)

edX for Impact: Creating Access and Igniting Change Through Social Impact

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Networking

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

Enterprise Opportunities: Educating the Workforce Through Your Content

Online Learner Experience: the New (Un)conventional Journey

Axim Collaborative: Building on edX’s Commitment to Educational Equity

2:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing General Session

The Higher Education Market:
Insights on Consumer Demand, Learning Trends, and More

Panel: Future-Proofing the University

Panel: View from the Top: Perspectives from University Presidents

Parting Thoughts with 2U Leadership

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Global Forum Send Off

Wednesday, OCToBER 4

(Optional)

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Transportation to 2U HQ (Lanham, Maryland)

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

2U HQ Open House

(Click Here for Additional Details)

11:30 AM

Transportation Available to Hotel

*Schedule subject to change

View the Full Agenda

View the full agenda here.

RSVPs Closed

Featured Speakers

Steve Case

Chairman and CEO, Revolution;

Co-Founder, America Online; Chairman, Case Foundation

Sean Decatur

President

American Museum of Natural History

Reginald DesRoches

President

Rice University

Nicholas Dirks

President and CEO

New York Academy of Sciences

Julio Frenk

President

University of Miami

Jim Gash

President and CEO

Pepperdine University

Lynn Goldman

Dean

The George Washington University

Ellen Granberg

President

The George Washington University

Eric Grimson

Chancellor for Academic Advancement

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cortney Harding

XR Creator

Alan Hatfield

Executive Director, Content, Quality and Innovation

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Joseph Helble

President

Lehigh University

Mark Hillman

Global Enterprise Functions L&D Lead

Accenture

Kristina Johnson

Co-Chair

National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Soulaymane Kachani

Senior Vice Provost

Columbia University

Leon Katsnelson

Director and CTO IBM Skills Network, IBM

David Leebron

President Emeritus

Rice University

Gary May

Chancellor

University of California, Davis

Lilach Mollick

Director of Pedagogy

Wharton Interactive

Todd Nicolet

Vice Provost for Digital and Lifelong Learning

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Dan Porterfield

President and CEO

The Aspen Institute

Jennie Shaw

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic)

The University of Adelaide

Matt Sigelman

President

Burning Glass Institute; Chairman

Lightcast

Barbara Snyder

President

Association of American Universities

Kent Syverud

Chancellor and President

Syracuse University

Jill Tiefenthaler

CEO

National Geographic Society

Wim A Van der Stede

Dean of Extended Education

London School of Economics

Marc Wilken

CEO

Lufthansa Technical Training

Bin Yang

Vice President

Tsinghua University

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Venue

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Am I responsible for the cost of my travel and lodging?

While the event registration is free, all attendees are responsible for the cost of travel and lodging.

Is there a deadline to register for the Forum?

The deadline to register for the event has been extended to Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Is there a deadline to book my hotel?

The dedicated room block for the event is now closed. If you need help with your accommodations please contact partnercommunications@edx.org.

Are there more details available for the 2U Headquarters Open House?

Yes, you can view more details for the optional 2U Headquarters Open House here.