Working Together

To Shape The Future

Expand Your Impact Through a Global Leadership Network

The GFCC brings together leaders and organizations from different sectors in a trusted peer-to-peer environment to exchange ideas and forge strategies that drive sustainable growth, productivity, security, and prosperity for nations, regions, and communities.

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About the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils GFCC

No place thrives in isolation. Join the GFCC
and unlock opportunities to:

Connect with global leaders, innovation agencies, corporations, and research institutes

Access high-level networking opportunities

Speak at international conferences

Access exclusive, world-class knowledge to take your organization to the next level

Forge strategic partnerships to accelerate innovation and sustenable growth

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What members say about the GFCC

Aleks Subic

VICE-CHANCELLOR | Aston University, United Kingdom

By collaborating across different geographies, cultures, and economies, we will gain valuable insights and tools to enhance our respective outcomes and impact for the benefit of communities we serve.

Pradeep Khosla

Chancellor | University of California San Diego, United States

By bringing together top universities from around the world, this esteemed organization creates a dynamic platform for sharing best practices, exchanging ideas and driving growth.

Anuar Buranbayev

PARTNER | Center for Research and Consulting (CRC), Kazakhstan

Our membership in the GFCC gives us access to a wide range of ideas, global experts, and expertise.

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GFCC Global Events

Global Innovation Summit

The Global Innovation Summit is our premier event, convening C-suite executives, entrepreneurs and thought leaders in a different location since 2012. It's a unique opportunity to engage with global leaders and discover trends shaping our future.

Annual Meeting

An exclusive gathering for GFCC members and fellows, and a focused opportunity to deepen your network, share projects, and forge strategic partnerships that drive our collective mission forward.

International Conferences

Members gains access to a network that allows them to attend and speak at a range of international conferences hosted by other members and partners worldwide.

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GFCC 2022 Global Innovation Summit in Greece

Brazilian Industry Innovation Summit in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Thought Leadership Publications

The GFCC develops case-studies, reports, frameworks, and actionable recommendations to empower leaders and organizations in their pursuit of driving productivity and sustainable growth.

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Flagship Initiatives

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Partnerships Catalized

We help organizations from different countries with shared interests forge impactful collaborations for innovation and the creation of joint projects and initiatives.

University and Research Leadership Forum

The University and Research Leadership Forum is a living think-tank to examine trends and generates ideas to optimize education and research enterprises.

Competitiveness Councils Launchpad

The Global Competitiveness Award honors leaders who have advanced the competitiveness agenda.

Global Competitiveness Awards

This initiative offers a roadmap for leaders to unite business, government, labor, and research labs, forging a collaborative strategy for long-term growth and global competitiveness.

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