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 Overview (Details in Summit Companion)
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) – add-on purchase
18:00 – 20:00
Welcome Reception: The Church
Monday, 10 November
09:00 – 09:30
Summit Registration/Morning Networking
09:30 – 09:45
Opening Address/Summit Overview
09:45 – 10:30
Keynote Address: Yemi Adanuga
10:30 – 11:10
Global Winners Presentations
11:25 – 13:00
Breakout Sessions – see companion for more information
13:00
Lunch
13:50 – 14:25
Keynote: Dr.Ali Rizvi
14:40 – 15:40
Global Winners Presentations
15:45 – 16:30
Connor & Joeli – Root and Rise
16:30 – 16:45
Days Closing remarks
19:00 – 22:00
Highly Commended & Regional Winners Event & Ceremony – add-on guests available
Tuesday, 11 November
09:00 – 09:30
Morning Networking
09:30 – 10:15
Keynote Address: Dr. Shirley Kavanagh
10:20 – 11:10
Global Winners Presentations
11:10 – 12:30
Breakout Sessions – see companion for more information
12:30 – 13:15
Lunch
13:15 – 14:00
Breakout Sessions – see companion for more information
14:00 – 14:50
Global Winners Presentations
15:00 – 15:45
GUA Alumni Keynote: Dr. Amy Campbell
15:45 – 16:00
Closing Remarks
19:15 – 22:00
Gala Dinner & Global Winners Awards Ceremony – see companion for more information
Wednesday, 12 November
10:00 – 10:30
Morning Networking
10:30 – 13:00
Poster Session – Limited Presentation Spaces are available – Pre-registration is required – Register Here
11:00 – 12:30
Headshot & Profile Photography – Drop-in booth
12:30 – 13:00
Closing Keynote Speaker: Jim Barry – GUA Chairperson
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