Innovation Summits

GLI Cohorts convene in person for weeklong Innovation Summits, integrating faculty-led instruction with hands-on learning in diverse communities. Summits provide an immersive growth environment where Cohort Members master Design Thinking methodologies in collaboration with local organizational partners.

2026 Locations

The Global Arts MBA Cohort participates in three in-person Innovation Summits — Spain, Patagonia, and Colombia. Supported by international faculty and mentors of world-class institutions, from Harvard University Business School and Rochester University to the EY Business Academy, GLI Fellows collaborate with local entrepreneurs across the selected communities and surrounding counties to support local impact-oriented businesses.

CÁCERES | SPAIN
Hosted by the Ayuntamiento de Cáceres in Western Spain.
CÁCERES | SPAIN

Hosted by the Ayuntamiento de Cáceres in Western Spain.

PATAGONIA | CHILE

Hosted by the Teatro Educativo de las Artes in Patagonia.

COFFEE AXIS | COLOMBIA

Hosted by Comfama in the city of the eternal spring.

COFFEE AXIS | COLOMBIA

Hosted by Comfama in the city of the eternal Spring Medellín.

Recent Summits

Hosted by Fondazione I Teatri.

Hosted by Fundación Bolivar Davivienda.

Hosted by Sinfonía Por el Perú.

Hosted by the Society of the Four Arts.
Hosted by Teatro del Lago in Frutillar.

Hosted by Lunigiana Music Festival.

 
Hosted by Bielsko-Biala Municipality.

Hosted by The Kipp Foundation.

“The Innovation Summit opened new insights through industry exchange.”

KATHERINE MAK
Senior Manager
Hong Kong Government
2024 Global Arts MBA