Global Symposium

App State’s 15th Annual Global Symposium will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

The Global Symposium is an opportunity for App State students, faculty, and staff to share their globally engaged work and experiences on a professional platform and to connect with a community that believes strongly in the power and impact of global learning and international education.

Faculty, staff, and students from all corners of campus gather at the annual Global Symposium to discuss their latest innovations, new strategies, and best practices in global engagement.

Register for the 2026 Global Symposium Here

Showcase your global work and learn new ideas as we celebrate and advance our shared commitment to global engagement.

Members of the App State community can submit the following types of proposals:

30-minute presentation
30-minute performance
30-minute workshop
60-minute panel discussion with 3-5 panelists engaged in discussion and audience Q&A
60-minute panel presentations with 3-4 individual presentations organized around a common theme

New This Year - Best Student Presentation Awards

In an effort to highlight the impact of global engagement for students, App State students who serve as the primary presenter for a session during the Global Symposium may enter into our Best Student Presentation competition. The winner of this award will receive a $1,000 education abroad scholarship. The runner up will receive a $500 education abroad scholarship.

Submit Your Proposal Today

Proposals are due by September 29, 2026