2024
Global Innovation Summit (GIS)
Belfast, Northern Ireland

Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and the Centre for Competitiveness (CforC) hosted the 2024 GFCC Annual Meeting and Global Innovation Summit from November 11th to 15th in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

 

The event, themed "Accelerating Global Sustainability and Economic Inclusion," brought together leaders from over 20 countries in business, government, higher education, and civil society.

 

The GFCC Annual Meeting, held on November 11th, provided a platform for GFCC members and fellows worldwide to reflect on key achievements, explore emerging issues in competitiveness agendas, map priorities within member organizations, and welcome new additions to the GFCC network.

 

Notably, Mr. Charles Kiefel AM was appointed Vice-Chair of the GFCC Board of Trustees during the meeting. The Summit fostered high-profile connections, generated insightful discussions, and spurred the development of global strategies for a sustainable and equitable future.