| 48th Annual FA Conference at FIU Theme: United We Stand Bringing together Fulbrighters and Friends of Fulbright to Advocate, Learn, Engage, and Grow | ||
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| Date & Time | Session | Location |
| Friday, October 24 | ||
| 9:00 am – 4:30 pm | Chapter, Affinity, and Interest Group Leader Workshop (open to Chapter leaders only) | SIPA II 102 (Pavilion) |
| 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FIU Student Summit “Civic Engagement with Global Reach” | Graham Center, GC 140 auditorium and GC Pit |
| 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Calle 8 Food Tour (Optional, No-Host) | Offsite |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Conference Check-In & Fulbright Store Open | SIPA I Lobby |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | ADST Diplomacy Travel Exhibit | SIPA II Lobby |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Oral Histories Interviews | SIPA II 501 Conference Room |
| 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Keynote Opening Night MC Remarks: Vice Chair, Leland Lazarus Welcome remarks: Executive Director, Tammy Hettinger Speaker: Johnny Taylor, CEO, Society for Human Resource Management Speaker: Basil Khalil, Vice President of Operations, LatAm & Caribbean, FedEx Moderator: Fanta Aw, PhD, CEO of NAFSA Closing remarks: Lynne Ogren, SFL Chapter President | SIPA I 125 auditorium |
| 6:30 pm – 6:45 pm | Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by Chair Walter McCollum | SIPA I 125 auditorium |
| 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm | Opening Reception (open to all conference attendees) | SIPA I & II Courtyard |
| 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | 1946 Society Dinner (invitation only) | Parkview Room #100 |
| 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Happy Hour for Young Fulbrighters (invitation only) Led by Bryce Moulton; Sponsored by FA SFL, TECO Miami, and WAC Miami | SIPA II 102 (Pavilion) |
| Saturday, October 25 | ||
| 8:00 am – 6:30 pm | Conference Check-In & Fulbright Store Open | SIPA I Lobby |
| 8:30 am – 12:00 pm | Youth Summit (Covered by The Children’s Trust – Youth Advisory Committee) | GC 243 and GC 355 |
| 8:30 am – 9:15 am | Poster Presentations | SIPA II 103 |
| 8:30 am – 9:15 am | Roundtable Discussions | SIPA II 258 & 259 |
| 8:30 am – 9:15 am | Exhibitors | SIPA II 102 (Pavilion) |
| 9:30 am – 10:15 am | Panel: Advocate Theme: Advocacy in a Time of Global and Domestic Headwinds Description: How are advocates for international exchange, human rights, and education navigating today’s polarized political climate? What strategies work when public support fluctuates and policymakers’ priorities shift? Speaker 1: Adrienne Jacobs, Asst. Director/Head of Advocacy, Alliance for International Exchange Speaker 2: Sarah Yager, Washington Director, Human Rights Watch Moderator: Angela Schaffer, Executive Director, Fund for Education Abroad | SIPA I 125 auditorium |
| 10:15 am – 10:30 am | Break | SIPA II Lobby |
| 10:30 am – 11:15 am | Selma Jeanne Cohen Dance Lecture: Sashar Zarif | SIPA I 125 auditorium |
| 11:30 am – 12:15 pm | Poster Presentations | SIPA II 103 |
| 11:30 am – 12:15 pm | Roundtable Discussions | SIPA II 258 & 259 |
| 11:30 am – 12:15 pm | Exhibitors | SIPA II 102 (Pavilion) |
| 11:30 am – 12:15 pm | Resume Review | SIPA II 102 (Pavilion) – Fund for Education Abroad Table |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Luncheon (open to all conference attendees) | SASC 100 |
| 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Awards for Chapters | SASC 160 auditorium |
| 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Panel: Learn Theme: Global Academic Exchange in a Changing Higher Ed Policy Landscape Description: International student mobility and academic exchange programs face new pressures: demographic changes, financial challenges, visa policy shifts, and geopolitical tensions. What is the data telling us — and how can institutions adapt? Moderator: Dr. Hilary Landorf, Asst. VP for Global Learning Initiatives, FIU Speaker 1: Rodrick Miller, CEO, Miami-Dade Beacon Council Speaker 2: Sarah Spreitzer, VP/Chief of Staff, American Council of Education | SASC 160 auditorium |
| 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Poster Presentations | SIPA II 103 |
| 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Roundtable Discussions | SIPA II 258 & 259 |
| 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Exhibitors | SIPA II 102 (Pavilion) |
| 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | Panel: Engage Theme: Global Ideas, Local Impact Description: How organizations leverage international perspectives to address challenges at home—and how to navigate the tension between global vision and local realities. Moderator: Francesca Quesada de Covey, VP of Community Impact, Knight Foundation Speaker 1: Khadija Ghazi, VP for Innovation and Development, Draper University Speaker 2: Matthew Hughes, President, World Affairs Councils of America | SIPA I 125 auditorium |
| 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Break | SIPA II Lobby |
| 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm | Plenary Fireside Chat: Grow Theme: The Future of Work and the Skills to Thrive in It Description: Technological disruption, climate change, and shifting demographics are transforming the global labor market. What jobs will define the next decade, and how can Fulbright alumni position themselves to lead? Moderator: Sarah Happel, Spectrum Leadership Solutions Speaker 1: Sam Vaghar, Executive Director, Millennium Campus Network Speaker 2: Mark Grobmyer, Chairman, Global Solutions Institute | SIPA I 125 auditorium |
| 5:45 pm – 6:00 pm | Conference Day Closing Remarks | SIPA I 125 auditorium |
| Sunday, October 26 | ||
| 8:45 am – 12:15 pm | Conference Check-In & Fulbright Store Open | SIPA I Lobby |
| 9:15 am – 10:00 am | Panel: Empowering Youth for Global Action Description: How do we move youth from participants to policymakers? Evidence-based pathways for young people to shape agendas at home and abroad, with concrete commitments across public, private, and philanthropic partners. Moderator: Gioia Gentile, Miami-Dade College Dual-Enrollment Student Speaker 1: Natalia Zea, Chief Public Policy & Engagement Officer, The Children’s Trust Speaker 2: Clinton White, Founder & CEO, Counselor Global Solutions | SIPA I 125 auditorium |
| 10:15 am – 11:00 am | Poster Presentations | SIPA II 103 |
| 10:15 am – 11:00 am | Roundtable Discussions | SIPA II 258 & 259 |
| 10:15 am – 11:00 am | Exhibitors | SIPA II 102 (Pavilion) |
| 10:15 am – 11:00 am | Resume Review | SIPA II 102 (Pavilion) – Fund for Education Abroad Table |
| 11:15 am – 12:00 pm | Panel: AI’s Impact on Academia, Business, and Global Governance Description: From hype to value—rapid upskilling and verifiable credentials, responsible-use guardrails, and cross-border norms that boost productivity without widening inequality. Moderator: Zak Kidd, CEO, AskHumans Speaker 1: Kat Duffy, Sr. Fellow, Digital/Cyberspace, Council on Foreign Relations Speaker 2: Jesus Rosario, Senior Partnerships Manager, Coursera | SIPA I 125 auditorium |
| 12:00 pm | Closing Remarks: Tammy Hettinger and Birgitta Rausch-Montoto | SIPA I 125 auditorium |
Shuttle Schedule — DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Doral to FIU (Ryder Business Building)
Friday, October 24
4:00 p.m. Pick Up — DoubleTree Hotel, Doral
4:15 p.m. Drop Off — Ryder Business Building, FIU
7:45 p.m. Pick Up — Ryder Business Building, FIU
8:05 p.m. Drop Off — DoubleTree Hotel, Doral
Saturday, October 25
7:45 a.m. Pick Up — DoubleTree Hotel, Doral
8:05 a.m. Drop Off — Ryder Business Building, FIU
6:15 p.m. Pick Up — Ryder Business Building, FIU
6:35 p.m. Drop Off — DoubleTree Hotel, Doral
Sunday, October 26
8:45 a.m. Pick Up — DoubleTree Hotel, Doral
9:00 a.m. Drop Off — Ryder Business Building, FIU
12:15 p.m. Pick Up — Ryder Business Building, FIU
12:30 p.m. Drop Off — DoubleTree Hotel, Doral