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Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) The Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) is a global network of leaders from Competitiveness Councils around the world.

The fundamental drivers of national competitiveness are being knitted together in networks that now underpin global economic growth. Innovation, sustainability and resilience—once the foundation for national competitiveness advantage—are now global platforms for prosperity. Acting globally is now a prerequisite to economic competitiveness nationally. In addition to the goals of sharing best practices among councils and creating a network of global leaders committed to their national prosperity and the prosperity of the world, the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils will develop and present each year a statement of shared principles for accelerating global competitiveness and prosperity.

Competitiveness challenges do not belong to one sector and neither does the GFCC network.GFCC brings together leaders ac...
10/22/2026

Competitiveness challenges do not belong to one sector and neither does the GFCC network.
GFCC brings together leaders across sectors and disciplines from more than 35 countries, united by a shared interest in advancing competitiveness, productivity, sustainable growth, security and prosperity.
It is a community where perspectives from business, academia, government, innovation and competitiveness organizations come together around common challenges.
Different expertise. Different markets. One global conversation.
Become a member 🔗 https://www.thegfcc.org/become-a-member

10/22/2026

From Oman to Japan, South Africa to Kazakhstan, the hashtag brought together a remarkable range of perspectives to Sofia. Different contexts, different priorities, one shared question: how do we power competitiveness for the decade ahead?

That diversity of ideas is what makes the GFCC community so valuable. Thank you, Chad Evans, for sharing your insights, and to everyone who shared their ideas with colleagues in Bulgaria. 🌍

Entrepreneurship in higher education goes beyond startups, patents and technology transfer.For University of Pittsburgh ...
10/20/2026

Entrepreneurship in higher education goes beyond startups, patents and technology transfer.
For University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel, it is also a way of thinking: identify a problem, test a solution, measure the results and adapt.
In her latest interview with the GFCC, Gabel discusses entrepreneurship, university leadership, research commercialization and the role institutions can play in translating ideas into impact.
Read the full conversation 🔗 https://www.thegfcc.org/post/pitt-s-chancellor-joan-gabel-on-competitiveness-entrepreneurship-and-reinvention

Tomorrow, the 2026 Global Innovation Summit begins in Sofia.Global leaders will gather for a full day of conversations o...
10/18/2026

Tomorrow, the 2026 Global Innovation Summit begins in Sofia.
Global leaders will gather for a full day of conversations on the issues shaping competitiveness today and the priorities that will define the decade ahead.
From economic resilience and digital transformation to AI, energy, infrastructure and talent, GIS 2026 will connect perspectives from across sectors and countries around one shared question: how do we build more competitive, innovative and future-ready economies?
📍 Sofia, Bulgaria
📅 October 19, 2026
Explore the agenda 🔗 https://www.thegfcc.org/gis-2026-agenda

What investments will shape Bulgaria’s future competitiveness?At GIS 2026, H.E. Alexander Pulev, Deputy Prime Minister a...
10/17/2026

What investments will shape Bulgaria’s future competitiveness?
At GIS 2026, H.E. Alexander Pulev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry, will deliver a special address on Investing in Bulgaria’s Future and Competitiveness.
The session will bring a national perspective to the Summit’s broader conversation on economic growth, investment and the priorities shaping Bulgaria’s competitive future.
📍 Sofia, Bulgaria
📅 October 20, 2026
Explore the agenda 🔗 https://www.thegfcc.org/gis-2026-agenda

The choices leaders make today will shape how competitive economies will be in the next decade. At the 2026 Global Innov...
10/16/2026

The choices leaders make today will shape how competitive economies will be in the next decade. At the 2026 Global Innovation Summit, leaders from government, business, academia will come together to explore the forces redefining global competitiveness.
The Summit will close by looking ahead:
What will define successful economies in 2035?
📍 Sofia, Bulgaria
📅 October 20, 2026 Explore the agenda
🔗 https://www.thegfcc.org/gis-2026-agenda

The GFCC and Universidade Católica Portuguesa are strengthening their collaboration through a new agreement focused on e...
10/15/2026

The GFCC and Universidade Católica Portuguesa are strengthening their collaboration through a new agreement focused on executive education and lifelong learning.
The GFCC will join the CEO Future Ready Academy, run by UCP, as a global partner alongside the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and COTEC Portugal.
The Academy equips senior leaders with tools for strategic thinking, international growth, value creation and market expansion.
Another step forward in turning global collaboration into practical opportunities for leaders and organizations.
Learn more about the collaboration. 🔗 https://www.thegfcc.org/post/gfcc-and-universidade-cat%C3%B3lica-portuguesa-sign-agreement-to-advance-executive-lifelong-learning

What if economic growth did not have to depend on consuming more resources?South Africa is approaching the circular econ...
10/14/2026

What if economic growth did not have to depend on consuming more resources?
South Africa is approaching the circular economy as more than a recycling strategy. It is using circularity as a framework for resource security, industrial modernization and sustainable growth.
In the latest GFCC blog, Dr. Mmboneni Muofhe of South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation explains how the country is applying this approach across mining, manufacturing and agriculture, supported by investment, workforce development, research and partnerships.
The goal: decouple economic development from resource consumption while creating new opportunities for innovation and competitiveness.
Read the full article 🔗 https://www.thegfcc.org/post/south-africa-s-bet-on-circularity-decoupling-growth-from-resource-consumption

At GIS 2026, the session The Next Decade of Competitiveness will bring together leaders from business, academia and the ...
10/13/2026

At GIS 2026, the session The Next Decade of Competitiveness will bring together leaders from business, academia and the competitiveness community for a forward-looking discussion on the priorities that should shape the years ahead.
Moderated by The Hon. Deborah L. Wince-Smith, the conversation will explore the major themes emerging from the Summit and ask:
What will define successful economies in 2035? Which risks deserve greater attention? Where should leaders focus their efforts?
The panel will feature perspectives from Lockheed Martin, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, GFCC, Glavbolgarstroy and the Delphi Economic Forum.
📍 Sofia
📅 October 20, 2026
Explore the agenda 🔗 https://www.thegfcc.org/gis-2026-agenda

One week to go until the 2026 Global Innovation Summit.On October 19, leaders from government, business, academia and th...
10/12/2026

One week to go until the 2026 Global Innovation Summit.
On October 19, leaders from government, business, academia and the global competitiveness community will come together in Sofia to explore the forces shaping the next decade of competitiveness.
From AI and digital innovation to energy, infrastructure, investment and the future of work, GIS 2026 will bring global perspectives together around the challenges and opportunities defining future-ready economies.
📍 Sofia, Bulgaria
📅 October 19, 2026
The countdown is on.
Explore the agenda 🔗 https://www.thegfcc.org/gis-2026-agenda

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