Global Impact 2026

North America

Where Global Engagement & Student Success Meet

Atlanta, GA, USA
November 4–6, 2026

Atlanta, GA • November 4–6, 2026

Host sponsor  

COLLABORATION • INNOVATION • COMMUNITY • IMPACT

400+

delegates

100+

speakers

3 Days

of innovation & learning

Global Impact is DA Global’s future-oriented gathering that convenes education professionals, student leaders, and industry partners to expand access and unlock the full potential of global education to drive student achievement, career readiness, and institutional impact. It’s one of the most collaborative forums for global experiential learning and student success.

Schedule

GIC Atlanta takes place November 4–6, 2026. Final agenda published closer to the event. Onsite check-in and Exhibitor table set up for the event will open on November 3rd.

Wed November 4

8:00 AM
Registration 

8:30 AM
Global Impact Labs

10:30 AM
Exhibit Fair

11:30 AM
Opening Plenary

1:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions

2:15 PM
Exhibit Fair

2:45 PM
Concurrent Sessions

4:00 PM
Partner Chats

5:00 PM
New Connections Power Hour

6:00 PM
Welcome Reception

Thu November 5

7:15 AM
Registration

7:30 AM
Exhibit Fair & Poster Sessions

9:00 AM
Plenary

10:15 AM
Exhibit Fair

11:00 AM
Concurrent Sessions

12:00 PM
Thematic Lunch (registration only)

1:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions

2:45 PM
Concurrent Sessions

4:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions

6:30 PM
IMPACT Awards Gala

Fri November 6

8:15 AM
Registration

8:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions

9:30 AM
Exhibit Fair

10:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions

11:45 AM
Closing Plenary

1:15 PM
Farewell Reception

Registration & Pricing

General and Impact Partner rates with Early, Regular, and Late phases. Group bundles available.

Impact Partners

Early • May – Sept 10

$749*

Regular • Sept 11 – Oct 8

$849*

Late • Oct 9 – Nov 4

$949*

*Inclusive of Impact Partner Discount

General

Early • May – Sept 10

$1149

Regular • Sept 11 – Oct 8

$1249

Late • Oct 9 – Nov 4

$1349

What’s included
Access to all sessions, keynotes, expo, and networking events during the main conference.
Group pricing
Discounts for teams of 5+ and 10+. Contact us for custom packages.
Other Registration Options

Graduate student or coming from a low-income country? Learn more about discounted rates.

Global Student Leadership Summit

The Global Student Leadership Summit (GSLS) is a premier student leadership conference that equips participants with practical leadership skills and global competencies to thrive in academic, community, and professional settings. The 2026 GSLS convenes student leaders for an immersive experience focused on leadership growth, cross-cultural collaboration, and career readiness.

What Students Gain from Attending:

  • Build practical leadership skills through workshops, coaching, and peer learning.
  • Strengthen cross-cultural communication and teamwork for global classrooms and workplaces.

  • Translate the experience into career momentum with a clear story, new connections, and next-step plan.

Hotels & Getting There

Plan your trip to Atlanta. We’ll post hotel blocks and detailed transport guidance here.

Atlanta skyline

Conference Hotel

JW Marriott – Atlanta Buckhead

Group rate: $257 per night + tax

Airports & Transport

ATL — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Ride-hailing and taxis are widely available. Shuttle details from partner hotels will be posted if offered.

Become a Sponsor

Showcase your solutions to leaders across global education, student success, and employer partnerships at Global Impact North America.

Why Sponsor GIC?

Decision-maker audience

Thought-leadership slots

Brand visibility on site & digital

Lead capture & analytics

Sponsors meeting GIC attendees

Justifying Your Attendance

Use these talking points and our editable letter to connect Global Impact to your unit’s goals.

Value points to include

  • Direct alignment with student success and employability goals.
  • Actionable practices for widening access to global learning.
  • Templates, frameworks, and data you can apply immediately.
  • Connections with regional and global partners for sustained impact.

Template letter

Download a short, customizable letter outlining learning objectives, costs, and expected outcomes.

GIC attendees networking during break

Make Your Impact Global!

Attend Global Impact and network with practitioners advancing student success.