On the morning of 10 September, the UK Education and Skills Delegation will participate in the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) and host the UK-China Go Global Talent Development Forum.

Against the backdrop of the growing international expansion of Chinese enterprises, the forum will focus on emerging talent development needs and bring together representatives from UK and Chinese educational institutions, professional service providers, businesses, and industry experts. Discussions will explore topics including international talent development, leadership capability building, skills enhancement, internationally recognised professional qualifications, English language proficiency, and cross-cultural communication. The forum aims to provide a platform for Chinese enterprises and educational institutions to connect with high-quality UK education and skills resources and partnerships.

Agenda

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Keynote Speech 1 - QS Quacquarelli Symonds

From Data to Decisions: Future Trends in Global Higher Education and Talent Development

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Keynote Speech 2 - University College London School of Management

Developing Talent for Doing Business Internationally: Lessons from UK-China Management Education Content summary

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Keynote Speech 3 - Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers (IAB)

From Policy to Workforce Capability: A Partnership Model for Developing Global Talent Summary

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Panel Discussion 1 - University of Manchester, University of the West of Scotland, Burton and South Derbyshire College, Chartered Insurance Institute

Rethinking Future Talent Development: Lifelong Learning, Industry Partnership and Global Collaboration

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Keynote Speech 4 - Bayes Business School (part of City St. George’s, University of London)

Designing High-Impact International Study Visit Programmes for Chinese Universities and Professionals

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Keynote Speech 5 - University of Nottingham Ningbo China

From Corporations Going Global to Internationalising Higher Education: How UNNC Helps Build Global Capacity in Chinese Institutions

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Keynote Speech 6 - Pearson

The Missing Link Between Learning and Value Creation: Insights from Education and Industry

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Panel Discussion 2 - ACCA, Oxford University Press, Efekta Education (under EF Education)

Talent for Going Global: Language, Skills and International Career Readiness

Sponsors and Partners

Organizer

Tickets

Please note that attendance at this forum is free of charge; however, all participants are required to register for a CIFTIS admission ticket in advance.


Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email containing a link to register for their CIFTIS admission ticket. Participants must complete the ticket registration process independently by 4 September.


On the morning of 10 September, attendees must present the original copy of their registered identification document (Chinese National ID Card or foreign passport) to gain entry to the CIFTIS venue and attend the forum.