The annual Global Undergraduate Awards (GUA) Global Summit is a distinguished three-day event designed for exceptional undergraduate students and esteemed academics.
Our 2025 Summit timetable showcases a dynamic blend of aspirational keynote sessions, panel discussions, and award ceremonies, all centered around the broad theme of transferable skills through inspirational journeys. Each session over the 3 days highlights diverse expertise and encouraging a growth mindset.
Dynamic speakers, unique paths and adaptable skill workshops designed to be tranversed from multiple disciplines. From leadership to innovation, these jam-packed days are designed to engage, emphasise and nurture the importance of versatility in today’s ever-changing world.
The 16th Annual GUA Global Summit will be hosted in Dublin and take place over four days from 9th –12th November 2025
Summit Timetable
Sunday, 9 November
All day
Global Winners – Meet/Airport Transfers
Arrival & Accommodation Check-in
16:00 – 18:00
Walking Tour of Dublin + Book of Kells (Ends at Welcome Reception)
18:00 – 20:00
Welcome Reception: The Church
Monday, 10 November
Outline coming soon
19:00 – 22:00
Highly Commended & Regional Winners Event & Ceremony
08:30 – 09:00
Summit Registration
09:00 – 09:15
Opening Address
09:15 – 10:00
Keynote Speaker: Val Quinn
10:00 – 10:15
Coffee Break
10:15 – 11:00
Breakout/Workshop Sessions
11:15 – 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:00
Global Winners’ Presentations
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:30
Global Winners’ Presentations
14:30 – 14:45
Coffee Break
14:45 – 16:15
Global Winners’ Presentations
16:15 – 16:30
Closing Remarks
19:00 – 22:00
Highly Commended & Regional Winners Ceremony
Tuesday, 11 November
Outline coming soon
19:15 – 22:00
Gala Dinner & Global Winners Awards Ceremony
08:30 – 09:00
Morning Networking Session/Registration
09:00 – 09:45
Keynote Speaker: Aishah Akorede
09:45 – 10:30
Global Winners’ Presentations
10:30 – 10:45
Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:30
Fireside Chat: Andrew Lowe
11:30 – 12:30
Global Winners’ Presentations
12:30 – 13:15
Lunch Break
13:15 – 14:00
Breakout Session/Workshops
14:00 – 14:30
Global Winners’ Presentations
14:30 – 14:45
Coffee Break
14:45 – 15:30
Breakout Session/Workshops
15:30 – 15:45
Closing Remarks
19:15 – 22:00
Gala Dinner & Global Winners Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, 12 November
Outline coming soon
New 2026 Submission Season Launch
10:00 – 10:30
Morning Networking Session/Registration
10:30 – 13:00
Poster Session – Limited Spaces are available and Pre-registration is required – Select the Add-on and Register Here
10:30 – 13:00
Interview Sessions – AdHoc
11:00 – 11:45
EmpowerED: BodySwaps – Immersive Transferable Skills – Global Winners to attend but all invited
11:00 – 12:30
Headshot & Profile Photography – Drop-in
13:00 – 13:30
Closing Keynote Speaker: Jim Barry
