2026 Global Respectful Disruption Summit

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2026 Global Respectful Disruption Summit

IES Abroad is proud to support the 2026 Global Respectful Disruption Summit as an Activator Sponsor. Through collaboration and community, the Summit brings together leaders committed to building a more inclusive, just, and globally conscious future.

We look forward to connecting with colleagues and partners throughout the Summit and continuing the work of expanding access and opportunity in global education.

  • When: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 (Pre-Summit) & Friday, April 24th, 2026 (Main Summit)
  • Where: Virtual 

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Disruptive Master Class - Navigating Cross-Cultural Understanding in an Era of Political Polarization: Learning from the past, co-creating the present

When: April 24th, 2026 at 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

Where: Virtual

Featured Presenters:

  • Dr. Brittani Smit, IES Abroad
  • Dr. Eduardo Contreras, Baylor University
  • Phil S. Agbeko, Hilltop Global Group

Moderators:

  • Kory Saunders, AIFS Abroad
  • Dr. Chris Thompson, Compear Global Education Network
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Featured Presenters

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Brittani Smit

Associate Vice President for Academic Programs

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