Global Leadership Forum
The University of Leeds Global Leadership Forum connects hundreds of students with a global network of leaders. It offers the chance to engage with visionaries from major international brands and the unsung heroes who make change happen.
About the programme
The Global Leadership Forum (GLF) is an online leadership programme.
Join hundreds of students from across the University of Leeds for a memorable evening that will ignite your ambition and connect you with inspiring leaders from across the world.
Hear from world-class speakers and discover how you can accelerate your career and make impactful change in your own community.
Across four hours, you will hear from a number of speakers around the world on the topics that matter most. There will be keynote speakers to ignite your passion and curiosity, social leaders sharing how you can create change through advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and senior leaders from organisations sharing tips and tricks for landing that first job and getting ahead in your career.
This year’s confirmed speakers include:
- Kristine Naltchadjian, Regional Director, Coursera (Ex Microsoft, Google, Deloitte) France
- Chantal Petitclerc, C.C. (Grandville, Québec) Senator, & Paralympian Canada
- Rayan Kassem, Engagement Manager, Food and Agriculture Transformation, World Benchmarking Alliance Lebanon
- Elena Wason, Executive Director, Natun Guatemala, Guatemala
- Matthew Tripsas, Director, Community Fundraising.World Central Kitchen USA
- Kristina Gunnarsdottir Moss, Chief of Staff, Jobs for the Future USA
- Allison Rowe, Strategic Advisor, United Nations Italy
How to apply
This year’s GLF will take place on Wednesday 28 October, 4pm – 8.30pm on Zoom.
The Global Leadership Forum is open to all students, including postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students.