Center for Global Studies’ 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 students, faculty, and members of the broader University community to engage with pressing issues of global governance policy.
The forum 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.
The forum encourages both undergraduate and graduate students to connect with peers, develop professional skills, and engage in thoughtful, welcoming, and supportive discussion of issues that shape our interconnected world.
2027 Global Policy Forum
The Center for Global Studies will recognize students’ participation in professional enrichmen and skill development opportunities leading up to the 2027 Global Policy Forum.
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Develop your skills.
Participate in the Global Policy Forum.
Earn recognition.
Past Global Policy Forums
2026 Global Policy Forum
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.