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Going global

Going Global is a conference for leaders in international education to debate the future of further and higher education.

  • Providing a unique platform for knowledge sharing.
  • Connecting local, national, regional and global agendas.
  • Providing a global network for policy makers and practitioners working in the field of international education.
  • Supporting evidence-led policy decisions deriving from research and regional policy dialogues.
  • Supporting global thought leadership. 

If you are a university or college vice-chancellor, president or principal, an adviser, minister or government representative, journalist or policy and strategy maker, or a professional and trade body working in international education, then we look forward to seeing you there. 

The conference theme - Knowledge Diplomacy and the Digital World: Does international tertiary education have a role?

 Read more on theme and subthemes. 

Key dates

The conference will be held from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 May 2019 at the bcc Berlin Congress Center, Germany.

Monday 21 January 2019 Early bird registration opens
Friday 22 March 2019

Early bird registration

closes at 23:59 UTC
Friday 3 May 2019

Standard registration

closes at 23:59 UTC
Monday 13 - Wednesday 15 May 2019 Going Global conference

Conference ticket prices

Tickets include:

The conference fee is an all-inclusive cost and includes:

  • Complimentary invitation to the welcome reception on the evening of Monday 13 May
  • Access to all plenary sessions
  • Access to all parallel sessions throughout the conference
  • Access to the exhibition
  • Lunch and refreshments throughout the conference
  • Pre-event agenda builder to help you personalise your conference schedule 
  • Pre-event meeting planner - make the most of the conference and set up meetings with fellow delegates in advance 
  • Going Global networking app (iPhone and Android compatible)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the conference venue
  • Conference bag
  • Video and audio-on-demand post conference

Standard pass

  • Applies to all delegates who do not qualify for a discounted pass.
Pass type Early Bird for 13-15 May 2019
(Ends Friday 22 March 2019)		 Standard for 13-15 May 2019
(Ends Friday 3 May 2019)
Standard £850 £995

A late fee of £100 will be applied to all ticket registrations made after the standard registration closes on Friday 3 May 2019 at 23:59 UTC.  

Discounted pass

  • Members of Going Global reciprocal partner organisations
  • Reciprocal  partners and their members
  • Unsuccessful proposals - those whose proposals were not accepted for Going Global 2019
  • Sponsors and Exhibitors - outside of package allocation (see package for details)
Pass Type Early Bird for 13-15 May 2019
(Ends Friday 22 March 2019)		 Standard for 13-15 May 2019
(Ends Friday 3 May 2019)
Discounted £750 £895

A late fee of £100 will be applied to all ticket registrations made after the standard registration closes on Friday 3 May 2019 at 23:59 UTC.  

Host nation rate

Pass Type Early Bird for 13-15 May 2019
(Ends Friday 22 March 2019)		 Standard for 13-15 May 2019
(Ends Friday 3 May 2019)
Host nation rate £650 £795

A late fee of £100 will be applied to all ticket registrations made after the standard registration closes on Friday 3 May 2019 at 23:59 UTC.

Contributor pass

  • Speakers
  • Session chairs
  • Poster presenters
Pass Type Early Bird for 13-15 May 2019
(Ends Friday 22 March 2019)		 Standard for 13-15 May 2019
(Ends Friday 3 May 2019)
Contributor £400 £400

A late fee of £100 will be applied to all ticket registrations made after the standard registration closes on Friday 3 May 2019 at 23:59 UTC.

Complimentary pass

  • Invited speaker – those who have received a formal invitation from the British Council International Steering Committee.
  • Sponsor – those from sponsoring organisations who are entitled to a complimentary pass.
  • Press – a valid press ID card is required and should be presented upon collection of their conference pass.
  • Volunteer – staff who are working for the conference team during the conference.
  • Reciprocal partner – one member from each reciprocal partner organisation.
  • Steering Committee – those who sit on the Steering Committee for Going Global 2019.

Day pass rate

Day pass rates

Monday 13 May

(half day and welcome reception)

Tuesday 14 May

(full day)

Wednesday 15 May

(full day) 
£450 £600 £600

Discounts are not available on day passes.

A late fee of £100 will be applied to all ticket registrations made after the standard registration closes on Friday 3 May 2019 at 23:59 UTC.

The Going Global team will send details of the appropriate discount code in their communications.

Registration terms and conditions

Please see here for full terms and conditions.

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