Center for Global Studies’ Annual Global Policy Forum
The Center for Global Studies (CGS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hosts the Global Policy Forum (GPF), an interdisciplinary initiative that brings together undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and members of the broader University community to engage with pressing issues of global governance policy.
GPF provides a space to analyze contemporary global challenges, explore policy solutions, and foster meaningful dialogue across disciplines and perspectives. Through presentations, discussions, and collaborative exchange, participants have the opportunity to practice policy engagement, share research and ideas, and contribute to scholarly and public conversations on global affairs.
2027 Global Policy Forum
The Center for Global Studies is actively planning the 2027 Global Policy Forum. For this upcoming forum. CGS will recognize students’ participation in professional enrichment and skill development opportunities, with our pioneering Certificate of Participation Program initiatve.
If you are interested in participating in the 2027 GPF, Please submit the 2027 Global Policy Forum Interest Form to outline your research interests and career goals, and how they align with the upcoming 2027 Global Policy Forum.
2027 Global Policy Forum Interest Form Certificate of Participation Program
*Proposal submissions are not open at this time. The interest form is for expressing interest only and the certificate program is still under development. Please stay tuned for further information.
2026 Global Policy Forum (Archive)
The Center for Global Studies (CGS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was pleased to invite student presentations for the Global Policy Forum on April 14-15, 2026. This inaugural event brought together the University community to discuss pressing issues of global governance and policy. At this pivotal moment, the CGS convened voices from across campus to analyze global challenges, practice policy engagement, and generate applied outputs that contribute to scholarly and public debates. The forum provided a space for undergraduate and graduate students to gather, share ideas, and meet colleagues in a warm, low-stakes, and supportive setting.