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Singapore 2025

June 25-27, 2025

Thank you

CIEE’s 13th Annual Global Internship Conference (GIC) was held in Singapore, on June 25-27, 2025, centering on the theme of “Leading Change in Global Internships.”  #GICSingapore2025 brought together hundreds of university leaders and administrators, global education advocates and practitioners, policy makers, industry partners, and thought leaders on the future of work, and students.

Save the Date for 2026 CIEE Global Internship Conference

Join us for the 14th Annual Global Internship Conference in Tallinn on June 10-12, 2026. You don’t want to miss it.  Registration will open in November 2025. Questions? Contact us at GIC@ciee.org.

2025 CIEE Global Internship Conference Recap

GIC 2025 Daily Summaries 

Additional GIC 2025 Links

Day 1
Jun 25, 2025
Day 2
Jun 26, 2025
Day 3
Jun 27, 2025
9:00 am-11:00 am
Ethan Seow
Henry Teh
Jayapal Ramasamy

Internship Site Visit

The visit includes a guided tour of the facility, offering insights into the collaborative atmosphere and resources available to interns. Attendees will hear from current global interns and industry partners,...
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1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Dr. Olivia Jensen
Robby Block
Sarah Neo

Pre-Conference Workshop: Best Practices in Global Internships

Global internships offer a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience, develop global competencies, and expand their cultural horizons. However, internships also require careful planning, partnership, and execution...
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Sarah Neo
Dr. Olivia Jensen
Robby Block
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Jeff Selingo
Shalin Jyotishi
Simon Roy
Sun Sun Lim

A Global Call for Unified Workforce Development

This opening plenary will explore the need for a coordinated, global approach to workforce development that brings together universities, employers, and governments to create sustainable, adaptive, and inclusive labor markets....
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Jeff Selingo
Simon Roy
Sun Sun Lim
Shalin Jyotishi
7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Opening Reception: Networking Around the World

Kick off the conference with an energetic and engaging opening reception! This lively event will set the tone for the days ahead, offering attendees an interactive networking experience. Explore different...
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9:00 am-10:10 am
Bukky Adebowale
Jessica Lora
Ketevan Chincharadze
Paul Roben
Stacy Benjamin

Internships as a Catalyst for Change

This plenary will explore the transformative power of global internship programs as catalysts for personal, organizational, and societal change. This session will demonstrate how internships, especially those with a global...
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Paul Roben
Jessica Lora
Ketevan Chincharadze
Bukky Adebowale
Stacy Benjamin
10:50 am-12:00 pm
Bob Athwal
Dr. Pankaj Mittal
Eve Price
Gresë Koca
Jen Mrowka
Joann Ng Hartmann
Katie Radande
Michelle Van Noy

Concurrent Sessions

Activating the Next Generation of Social Entrepreneurs, Microcredentials as the Link Between Postsecondary Education and Workforce, and Student and Intern Mobility Across Asia
Michelle Van Noy
Katie Radande
Eve Price
Joann Ng Hartmann
Jen Mrowka
Dr. Pankaj Mittal
Gresë Koca
Bob Athwal
1:30 pm-3:00 pm
Andy Brown
Jeanette Cheah
Joe Edelheit Ross

GIC Talks

Talk 1: Exponential Careers; Exponential Intelligence: How immersive experiences can prepare students for a rapidly changing world Speaker: Jeanette Cheah, HEX If IQ measures knowledge and EQ measures empathy, then...
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Joe Edelheit Ross
Jeanette Cheah
Andy Brown
3:30 pm-5:00 pm

Partner Awards

Partner Awards will recognize innovative employers, university partners, and alums around the world that are committed to supporting student engagement in high-quality internships and skills-based experiential learning.
6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Offsite Reception at Lau Pa Sat: A Celebration of Singapore’s Hawker Culture

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Lau Pa Sat, one of Singapore’s most iconic landmarks, where history and hawker culture come together in the heart of the city. Once...
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9:00 am-10:15 am
Goldie Blumenstyk
Maria Flynn
Russell Ganim
Viva Sinniah

Maximizing the ROI for Global Internships

Global internships offer an unparalleled opportunity for college students and young professionals to gain real-world experience, expand their networks, and enhance their employability. This keynote will explore how educational institutions...
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Viva Sinniah
Russell Ganim
Maria Flynn
Goldie Blumenstyk