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Join us for a unique face-to-face networking event focused on elevating the importance of global education in schools. Students, teachers, administrators, in addition to organization and corporate leaders, are welcome to attend the second annual Global Leadership Summit. Register soon as space is limited. The Global Education Conference Network, iEARN-USA, the Institute of International Education, Participate, and World Savvy are hosting a special meeting in the New York City on April 24, 2017, as part of Global Leadership Week. This event will feature panel discussions with notable thought leaders from across educational technology, media, and K-20 education sectors. These discussions will address important questions around supporting global competence in education in a changing and complex world. See the updated program with featured panelists here. The Global Leadership Summit is just one event on our Global Leadership Week calendar. Individual schools, organizations, and corporations are also encouraged to host their own events during this week in order to inspire other leaders to make global education a priority within their respective organizations. Hope to see you soon! Cheers, Lucy Gray & Steve HargadonCo-Chairs, the Global Education Conference Network * Please note that registration is ONLY for those who can be in New York on April 24th. Travel is the sole responsibility of the attendee. This is not a virtual event. However, we will be streaming the convening on our Global Leadership Week website.   For event information, please email Lucy Gray at lucy@lucygrayconsulting.com. Sponsorship opportunities for Global Leadership Week are available; contact Steve Hargadon for more information at hargadon@gmail.com.

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