EAIE 2026 GLASGOW | THE RHYTHM OF REVOLUTION
2026-09-10 11:30 - 2026-09-13 12:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Glasgow, Scotland
Join Adriana Perez Encinas (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid), Marco Comotti (ESN), Wim Gabriels (ESN) and Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility, Etio) for their session about “Skills unlocked: Gamifying competence recognition” on September 10th at 11:30AM – 12.30AM in Glasgow.
Session description:
How can we ensure that international experiences translate into recognised, employable skills? This interactive session will showcase innovative tools and approaches to identify, assess and communicate competencies gained through mobility. Drawing on a gamification activity developed for students to reflect on their goals during their mobility experience, we will discuss how to strengthen the recognition of transversal and global competencies.
The European Association for International Education (EAIE) 2026 conference scheduled on September 8-11th will highlight the rhythm of revolution – a call to question, collaborate and create lasting change. Set against the backdrop of a city that lives and breathes reinvention, this conference invites bold thinkers and changemakers to step forward and shape the future of our field. For more information on the EAIE conference, click here.

CIGL Lisbon 2026 | Framework First: Competency Models for Global Learning
2026-10-12 11:45 - 12:45 | Reitoria da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
Join Kate Moore (Principal and Founder, Global Career Centre) and Nannette Ripmeester (Director, Expertise in Labour Mobility/etio) for their session about “Framework First: Competency Models for Global Learning” on October 12th 2026, at 10:45 – 11:15 AM WEST (11:45 – 12:45 CET) at Reitoria da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal.
Session description:
This session examines competency frameworks across multiple domains—professional development,
intercultural awareness, geographic contexts, and industry-specific applications—and demonstrates their practical use in global learning.
The content emphasizes a key principle: using a structured framework matters more than selecting a specific model. Participants learn to evaluate diverse competency frameworks based on their professional context, then apply them confidently across program development, coaching, and assessment. The session includes interactive exercises to identify relevant competencies, examples from different contexts, and practical application strategies. This approach addresses the growing need to demonstrate ROI and relevance in competency-based terms. Rather than prescribing a single solution, the session aims to equip participants as they select and implement frameworks appropriate to their institutional needs and professional goals.
The Forum’s Careers, Internships, and Global Learning (CIGL) conference scheduled on October 11-13th will will bring together leaders in career services, international education, and industry to reimagine how we prepare students for a rapidly evolving global workforce. Additionally, this conference will explore how immersive international experiences cultivate career readiness and spark innovation. For more information on the CIGL conference, click here.
