Founded in 2018 and based on three decades of strategic frontline higher education experience, Global Education Connections is a bespoke advisory service for Education Business Leaders (EBL's), EdTech pioneers and institutions worldwide, that includes: 1) Business review, transformation and monetisation services for EBL's looking to take their businesses global, intra-regional, multi-sectoral, upscale, increase profit, or find the "next big thing" 2) Global distribution for the EdTech sector 3) Consulting and coaching services for established as well as emerging EBL's, also BD managers or Senior Academics being reassigned or prepared to launch new business services 4) Annual, 2-day, invitation-only forum of Global Education Leaders (GELF) provides a unique environment and shark-free zone for decompression and exchange, with a trusted community of like-minded, growth-oriented and ethical EBL's - seeking new business partners, new products, programs and services, plus lobbying for education policy development to accelerate international student mobility. No fees, no registration, no commercial brainwashing, just show up, share, and revitalise. In addition to GELF, GEC provides access and advisement to EBL's for the creation of (online-f2f-blended) mindfulness and time management programs for themselves and time-challenged business unit managers 4) Global Employment Connections: internship and employment opportunities for international students, EBM's education business managers, teachers and agents, looking to broaden their horizons and enhance career and income opportunities across borders and continents Key dates: - First GEC Client signed (iTEP), April 2018 - Second GEC Client signed (Bookform), May 2018 - GEC website launch, June 2018 - Inaugural GELF Global Leaders' Forum, November 2018 (Invitation only: fully subscribed) - Launch of Global Employment Services, June 2019