Your guide to global perspectives at #EAIE2026
With hundreds of sessions led by experts from every corner of the globe, #EAIE2026 offers a rare opportunity to explore how internationalisation is evolving across regions, cultures and systems. This year's programme brings together voices from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and beyond, creating a truly unique meeting place for international educators. Whether you’ve already secured your spot or are still considering participating in Glasgow, this overview of global sessions shows what everyone has in-store for them this September: big-picture analysis, region-specific expertise, and a passionate community ready to share solutions. If you haven’t registered yet, now is the moment — you don’t want to miss the diversity of perspectives shaping our field. Here’s a preview of the sessions worth adding to your agenda.
Europe: Innovation, policy and the future of cooperation
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A deeper understanding of Europe’s evolving policy environment, #EAIE2026 offers a range of sessions that unpack how institutions across the continent are collaborating and preparing for what’s ahead. You’ll find forward‑thinking discussions on mobility, digital innovation, joint degree developments and research cooperation — all designed to give you both strategic context and practical guidance for working within European frameworks.
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Empowering the future: Transforming higher education through Erasmus+ (S1.04): A forward‑looking discussion on how Erasmus+ could evolve beyond 2027, featuring contributions from across Europe.
8 September 2026, 13:30 – 15:00
The future of international research cooperation: MSCA and Horizon Europe (S1.05): European researchers and policy-makers share insights into emerging opportunities for cross‑border collaboration.
8 September 2026, 15:30 – 17:00
What’s next for the European Student Card Initiative? (S3.01): A practical look at how digital innovation is reshaping mobility across the continent.
9 September 2026, 13:30 – 14:30
Joint European degree developments (S7.01 & S8.01): Sessions exploring new European Commission guidelines and the future of joint degree models across Europe.
10 September 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 and 15:30 – 17:00
Africa: New partnerships and emerging opportunities
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Early insights into emerging Africa–Europe partnerships, this session offers a first look at Study and Research in Africa, a new European Commission initiative designed to strengthen collaboration in higher education and research. You can expect a clearer picture of how the initiative will shape future international partnerships and open new opportunities for institutions across both regions.
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Launching the Study and Research in Africa initiative (S3.06): A deep dive into Africa–Europe cooperation, showcasing new opportunities for research, mobility and institutional partnerships.
9 September 2026, 13:30 – 14:30
Asia: Mobility trends, inclusion and regional transformation
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A deeper understanding of how Asia is shaping global mobility, this part of the programme offers a rich mix of perspectives. You can expect sessions that explore shifting mobility patterns across the region, examine India’s rapidly transforming higher education landscape, and gain research‑driven insights into how countries like Japan are approaching internationalisation. These sessions highlight Asia’s diverse contributions to global internationalisation.
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Internationalisation in Japan: EAIE Barometer comparative perspective (S10.17): A research‑driven session comparing European and Japanese internationalisation trends.
11 September 2026, 10:30 – 11:30
India rising: What the internationalisation of higher education in India means for Europe (S5.15): Explore India’s rapidly transforming higher education landscape and the opportunities it creates for long‑term partnerships.
10 September 2026, 09:30 – 10:30
North America, Latin America & the Middle East: Shaping global mobility
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Conversations that reveal how emerging regions are reshaping global mobility and redefining the student journey. These sessions explore how institutions are adapting to shifting flows, strengthening global approaches and new patterns of demand across continents.
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How Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America are reshaping student mobility (P116): This multi‑regional session highlights how institutions across Latin America and the Middle East are redefining mobility flows and transnational education.
9 September 2026, 09:00 – 10:30
Supporting LGBTQIA+ students in international education (S9.17): Featuring insights from the US alongside Japan, Poland and Germany, this session showcases global approaches to inclusive mobility.
9 September 2026, 15:30 – 16:30
Global inclusion: Shared challenges, shared solutions
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Time to reflect on the global commitment to building equitable, inclusive international experiences.
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From evidence to action: Advancing diversity and inclusion in Erasmus+ mobility (S10.12): A multi‑stakeholder session exploring how institutions across Europe and beyond can make mobility more accessible.
11 September 2026, 10:30 – 11:30
Ready to dive deeper?
From policy shifts in Europe to mobility trends across Asia, #EAIE2026 reflects the truly global nature of our community. Every session is an invitation to broaden your perspective and learn from colleagues around the world.
These highlights are just a glimpse of what the programme has in store.
