2 and 3 November 2026 | Apeldoorn

The Globalisation Forum is Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences’ annual platform for dialogue, collaboration and knowledge exchange on the challenges and opportunities shaping our globalised world. Now in its third edition, the Forum brings together academics, researchers, students, industry professionals, policymakers and institutional leaders from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

Taking place on 2 and 3 November 2026 in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, the Globalisation Forum will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, research presentations, interactive workshops, student debates and networking activities.

The Forum forms the central academic programme of Wittenborg’s International Week, which will take place from 2 to 6 November 2026. It connects with a wider programme of international collaboration, student projects and intercultural activities throughout the week.

The 2026 edition will welcome participants from partner institutions, research projects, public institutions and industry organisations. The programme will address the future of higher education, quality assurance, artificial intelligence, sustainability, internationalisation, workforce development, global governance and other contemporary issues shaping societies worldwide.

Drawing on Wittenborg’s research framework, the Forum will encourage interdisciplinary exchange across ten thematic areas, including technology, trade, migration, sustainability, ethics, health, education, culture and the future of work. Participants are invited to share research and professional practice and contribute to discussions on how education, innovation and international cooperation can respond to shared global challenges.

The Globalisation Forum reflects Wittenborg’s commitment to internationalisation, applied research and intercultural dialogue. It also provides a setting for developing partnerships and strengthening collaboration among participating institutions and organisations.

Registration

Registration is now open for the Globalisation Forum. Please register here to attend.

Forum Venues

• Monday, 2 November 2026: Apenheul Conference Hall, Apeldoorn
• Tuesday, 3 November 2026: Wittenborg’s Spoorstraat Campus, Apeldoorn

For questions about the Globalisation Forum, please contact the Research Centre at researchcentre@wittenborg.eu.