Global Innovation Summit (GIS)
The Global Innovation Summit (GIS) is the GFCC’s flagship event. It is a prestigious gathering of C-suite leaders working across sectors to exchange information and best practices united by the shared mission of boosting productivity, inclusive growth, and prosperity worldwide. The GIS is a high profile event for the GFCC community and invitation-only guests.
Being part of GIS is to have the opportunity to connect with the future, in a very global and extraordinary way.
The Summit happens yearly in partnership with a member who hosts the event in their country. Since the GFCC’s inception, the GIS has been held in 11 locations across the globe. Two editions were held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of Pittsburgh will host the GIS 2025
from October 19-22
Comprehensive Overview
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13
editions
3000
attendees from across
the globe
40
countries represented
GIS Around The Globe
What Creates the Experience
Summit
A high-profile, multi-day, invitation-only conference convening influential leaders from the GFCC community, the host country, and the global stage to explore key themes and shape the future of competitiveness and innovation.
Gala Dinner
An exclusive, formal dinner for GFCC members, hosts, partners, sponsors, speakers, and special guests. The program features keynotes, the Global Competitiveness Award presentation, and local cultural entertainment.
Annual Meeting
An annual gathering exclusive for GFCC members and fellows to connect in-person, share information on their countries and organizations, exchange insights and envision the future of competitiveness strategies.
Global Competitiveness Award
The GFCC annually honors global leaders whose contributions have significantly advanced competitiveness, sustainable development, economic growth, innovation, or prosperity in their region.
Field Trips and Workshops
Immersive field trips and workshops showcase the host country and city's innovation ecosystem, featuring key programs, initiatives, and ventures. Through interactive sessions, discussions, and presentations, GFCC leaders directly engage with local stakeholders to gain firsthand insights on local realities, explore opportunities, access talent, and exchange best practices.
GIS Assets
Event | Hosts | Host Location | YouTube Video | Photo Gallery | Post Event Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 Global Innovation Summit: Accelerating Global Sustainability and Economic Inclusion | Queen's University Belfast Centre for Competitiveness | United Kingdom | |||
2023 Global Innovation: Shape Tomorrow: Innovate the Sustainable Future | Gallup University of Southampton | United Kingdom | |||
2022 Global Innovation Summit: Building Competitiveness: From Local to Global | Council of Competitiveness of Greece Delphi Economic Forum | Greece | |||
2021 Global Innovation Summit: Future Competitiveness | U.S. Competitiveness Council | United States (virtual) | |||
2020 Global Innovation Summit: Crossing the Chasm: Health, Innovation and the Future Economy | Australian Government Australian Advisory Board on Technology and Healthcare Competitiveness | Australia (virtual) | |||
2019 Global Innovation Summit: Transform Competitiveness: Nations — Energy — Industries — Cities — Talent | Kazakhstan Competitiveness Council Center for Research and Consulting | Kazakhstan | |||
2018 Global Innovation Summit: Scaling-up Sustainable and Innovative Businesses | Excelencia Competitiva | Argentina | |||
2017 Global Innovation Summit :The Sustainable Future of Production, Consumption and Work | Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) | Malaysia | |||
2016 Global Innovation Summit: Cities: Competitive, Innovative, and Sustainable | Imperial College London | United Kingdom | |||
2015 Global Innovation Summit: Infrastructures in the 21st Century: closing the gap, building the future and fueling value creation | Saudi Arabain General Investment Authority (SAGIA) | Saudi Arabia | |||
2014 Global Innovation Summit: Regional Development | Productivity Alberta Go Productivity | Canada | |||
2013 Global Innovation Summit: Enhancing Sustainable Prosperity through Creativity and Innovation | Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ministry of Strategy and Finance | South Korea | |||
2012 Global Innovation Summit | Emirates Competitiveness Council | United Arab Emirates |
